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Editor's Note 
 
Happy Thanksgiving to our U.S. readers! In today's newsletter, find out why Maple Leaf Foods is suing Bimbo. Also, good news for our readers in Lloydminster, as you're now exempt from interprovincial trade requirements when trading within the city.
- Nithya Caleb, Editor, Food in Canada
 
TOP HEADLINES 
 
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Maple Leaf Foods sues Canada Bread and Grupo Bimbo

The lawsuit comes after Canada Bread accused Maple Leaf of using it as a "shield" to avoid liability in an alleged bread price-fixing scheme, which is subject to two class-action lawsuits and an ongoing Competition Bureau investigation.


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PepsiCo to fully own Sabra, Obela

Sabra and Obela began as a 50/50 joint venture between PepsiCo and Strauss Group to manufacture, distribute, and sell refrigerated dips and spreads.


CFIA amends SFCR to improve domestic trade

The amendment addresses unique food trade barriers in Lloydminster, a city that spans the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.


Sofina Foods facing 26 charges after worker fatally injured in smokehouse

The company has been charged with offences under Alberta health and safety laws after an Edmonton worker became trapped in a smokehouse and died.


Labatt spends $5.47M on electric trucks in Quebec

The beverage company is acquiring 10 new electric trucks to reduce emissions from its logistics operations in the province.


 
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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS 
 
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Consumers demand functional, flavourful foods: Nourish

In its 2025 Trend Report, Nourish Food Marketing shares nine key trends that will shape the industry and consumer behaviour, that's driven by increased demand for functionality, experiences, and sustainability in food choices, in the coming year. » Read full article
 
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Humanoid robots, a potential solution to Canada’s workforce crisis

Canada is experiencing unprecedented demographic shifts and economic pressures that are reshaping its manufacturing sector. The federal government’s plan to reduce temporary foreign workers underscores the urgent need for automation in the food and beverage processing sector. » Read full article
 
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Omega-3 substitutes to fish oil

Wild-caught fatty fish is not sustainable in the long term for various reasons. Therefore, there is a need for sustainable and scalable alternatives for omega-3, such as from land and marine plants like canola, ahiflower, microalgae and zooplankton. » Read full article
 
 
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