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Editor's Note 
 
Hello F&B processors! In this week's newsletter, find out how Three Farmers Foods and Cedar Valley are planning to use newly gained funds. Also, learn why CFIA's investigation into the salmonella outbreak may require a transatlantic trip.
- Nithya Caleb, Editor, Food in Canada
 
TOP HEADLINES 
 

FCC invests in Three Farmers Foods

Three Farmers Foods welcomes Farm Credit Canada as strategic partner in its latest round of equity financing.


FedDev Ontario grants Cedar Valley $1M to optimize operations

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario invests $1 million in Cedar Valley Selections, a family-owned company manufacturing pita chips.


CFIA says inspectors could be sent to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it's possible that investigators will be sent to Italy to determine the source of a salmonella outbreak that's sickened at least 61 people in Canada.


#ICYMI: Seafood giant adapts to changing tides

High Liner Foods marked its 125 anniversary with strategic investments and a renewed commitment to sustainability. Learn how this iconic company thrives in an ever-changing seafood market.


Fresh Direct Produce Group sells Mike & Mike’s to co-founder

The Fresh Direct Produce Group sells Mike & Mike’s, an organic fruits and vegetables distributor, to Mike Fronte, one of the company’s original founders.


 
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3 Reasons Food Processors Thrive in Buffalo

First, they are in good company!

Buffalo Niagara boasts an agribusiness cluster with over 1,000 companies. Brands like General Mills, Lactalis, and Rosina Foods have laid the foundation for success. Building on this strong foundation, Sucro Sourcing expanded to the U.S. The sugar refinery's Lackawanna, NY and Hamilton, Ontario locations are just 112 kilometers apart. This proximity has led Sucro to continue expanding operations in both locations.

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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS 
 
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U.S. tariffs could become catalyst to bolster Canadian food supply chains

Experts say U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods could accelerate a push to ramp up domestic food processing and manufacturing, even as some companies consider moving operations south. But if real change is to happen, they say more government support is needed. » Read full article
 
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Foodtech Quarterly: Alt. proteins & robotics lead the way

Advances in alternative proteins and robotics emerged as defining themes in Canadian foodtech news as 2024 drew to a close. Here’s everything you need to know about the top Canadian foodtech stories from the last three months. » Read full article
 
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A cooler approach to fresh produce

In the category of fruits and vegetables, Canada has had to deal with harsh to zero growing conditions in winters. However, with new technologies in horticulture, extending seasons, and freezing produce, Canada is entering a new wave of innovation in the produce sector. » Read full article
 
 
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