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Editor's Note 
 
Hello F&B processors! Farm Credit Canada's latest economic report has grim news for us - in a nutshell, do not expect growth this year! Also in today's newsletter, learn why Health Canada isn't following in FDA's footsteps and banning Red 3 dye.
- Nithya Caleb, Editor, Food in Canada
 
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Health Canada sees no human risk to FDA-banned dye

Health Canada says a synthetic dye newly banned from the U.S. food supply does not pose a health risk to the general population in Canada.


Trade tensions threaten growth in Canada's F&B processing industry

After a year of roughly flat sales, food and beverage processors are facing the prospect of another difficult year in 2025 due to a potential trade war with the U.S., per a latest report from Farm Credit Canada.


Class-action lawsuit accuses Loblaws, Walmart and Sobeys of underweight meat sales

A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges Loblaws, Walmart Canada and Sobeys "misrepresented" the weight of meat products, resulting in Canadians “regularly overpaying for meat products” at these stores.


Governments investing in Ontario’s dairy processing sector

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.18 million to enhance and modernize the province's dairy processing capacity and food safety.


BioSteel sets shop in Windsor

BioSteel opens new manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ont.


 
INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS 
 
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Coca-Cola debuts Fuze Iced Tea in Canada

Coca-Cola launches Fuze Iced Tea in Canada made at the same Canadian facilities where Nestea was manufactured for decades using the same recipe and ingredients. On December 31, 2024, Coca-Cola stopped producing or bottling iced tea under Nestle-owned trademarks. » Read full article
 
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Partake Brewing introduces sparkling hop water

Partake Brewing unveils its latest creation—Hop Twist, a sparkling hop water with a blend of citrus and tropical fruit flavours. » Read full article
 
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Hershey begins search for new CEO as Michele Buck plans retirement

Michele Buck, board chair, president and CEO of the Hershey Company, intends to retire from the company on June 30, 2026. She will serve in her existing roles until her successor is appointed, at which time she plans to resign from the board and transition to a senior advisor role until her retirement. » Read full article
 
 
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