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Editor's Note 
 
Hello F&B processors! As we wrap up another year, I thank you for your continued support, dedication & hard work. May this festive season bring you joy, peace and a well-deserved break. Here's to a prosperous 2025!
- Nithya Caleb, Editor, Food in Canada
 
TOP HEADLINES 
 

Labour demand drops in 2024: FCC report

A new report from Farm Credit Canada found the demand for labour in F&B manufacturing dropped for the first time in 2024 since 2020.


Baxter's Bakery to create 54 jobs with supportive funding from Ontario

Baxter’s Bakery is investing $3,491,269 to create 54 new jobs in Cobourg, Ont., with $466,569 in supportive funding from the Ontario government.


Furlani Foods to acquire Cole's

Furlani Foods signs a definitive agreement to acquire Cole's Quality Foods, a U.S.-based manufacturer of frozen baked goods products.


Richardson to expand Nebraska facility

Richardson International plans to expand its oat mill and processing facility in South Sioux City, Neb.


Listeria strikes again: Did we learn our food safety lessons?

In the ready-to-eat meat world, Listeria is not an unknown or emerging pathogen. We know it kills people. So the sheer scale of recent incidents has created a stir around food safety systems.


 
 
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Nova Scotia testing centre granted $400k to expand capacity

The federal government grants $411,434 to the Acadia Laboratory for Agri-Food and Beverage, an analytical lab providing research and analytical services to the wine, craft beverage and food industries in Nova Scotia. This investment will support the purchase of specialized testing equipment, expanding the lab's capacity for ISO-accredited analytical testing. » Read full article
 
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Regulatory Affairs: Goodbye and hello, new food standards

Regulations have been proposed to significantly amend the Food and Drug Regulations. When finalized, the amendments would impact how food standards, food additives, microbiological criteria and methods of analysis govern foods at a federal level. » Read full article
 
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Innovation Insights: Automation in food and beverage manufacturing

By now, most food industry professionals should be aware of the benefits automation can offer any food operation. From robotic systems and cobots to computer vision technology and ERP software, adding some level of automated programming to your company will make an impact. » Read full article
 
 
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