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Editor's Note 
 
This eNewsletter is carefully curated by human hands, not AI. Every piece reflects our dedication to quality and relevance to the Canadian F&B manufacturing industry.
- Nithya Caleb, Editor, Food in Canada
 
TOP HEADLINES 
 
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Listeria contamination of plant milks happened in Ontario

A Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigation found the recent Listeria contamination of several plant-based milks occurred in a Pickering, Ont., factory.


Governments investing in food safety, industry growth in Ontario

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $5 million to help food processors enhance their food safety systems and stimulate growth.


Ottawa contemplating reduction in the number of temporary foreign workers

The federal government is considering new regulations that could make fewer employers eligible to hire temporary foreign workers.


Maple Leaf Foods reports $26.2M Q2 loss

The company incurred a loss of $26.2 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $53.7 million a year earlier.


Lassonde inaugurates expanded plant in N.C.

The beverage manufacturing facility in Hendersonville includes a new single-serve aseptic juice production line and a 104,000-sf distribution centre.


 
 
INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS 
 
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Bubbies, a tradition of fermentation and innovation

Gut-friendly foods are on trend these days. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Fermented Food Holdings owns a portfolio of brands in the fermented foods space. One of them is Bubbies, a line of refrigerated fermented foods, which is partly manufactured in Quebec. » Read full article
 
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A unique functional food ingredient

Sea buckthorn berries are packed with antioxidant compounds carrying an outstanding therapeutic potential. A joint effort between the functional food and nutraceutical industries may lead to the popularization of sea buckthorn, increasing awareness of its health benefits, which would bump up consumer demand for sea buckthorn products. » Read full article
 
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Leading the pack with frozen food

Twelve years in, Big Country Pet Company now has its cat and dog food in over 1,500 retail stores, serving over 100,000 customers. However, it started in the smallest possible way—in the family kitchen. Geraldine and Rob Brouwer started making raw food for one of their dogs, which kicked off a huge, unforeseen adventure. » Read full article
 
 
EVENTS 
 

CIFST Ontario Section: Gourmet Summer Soiree

Location: Mississauga, Ont. Dates:: August 15 » Learn more

ICSTA Section Québec 2024 Golf Tournament

Location: Quebec City, Que. Dates: September 9 » Learn more

CIFST Ontario Section: Annual Golf Tournament

Location: Ajax, Ont. Date: September 11 » Learn more