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Editor's Note 
 
Hello F&B processors! This was a bittersweet week for us. While we brace for some uncertainty due to trade tensions with the U.S., a CFIN report (see below) offers a road map for Canada's leadership in the global foodtech sector. Happy reading!
- Nithya Caleb, Editor, Food in Canada
 
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Businesses face uncertainty as tariff threat lingers

The Canadian food and beverage sector is bracing for a period of instability due to U.S. President Trump’s threat to impose 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods.


Nortera expands Ontario warehouse

The 100,000-sf expansion of its warehouse in Strathroy, Ont., at the cost of $25 million increases Nortera’s capacity to store, process and transport frozen vegetables across Ontario.


Company tied to plant-based milk listeria outbreak looks to sell two plants

Joriki, the company that processed plant-based milk linked to a deadly listeria outbreak, is looking to sell two of its facilities while it liquidates the Pickering, Ont., location where the outbreak originated.


CFIN maps Canada's path to global foodtech leadership

While Canadian foodtech has seen a healthy inbound of investments, the Canadian Food Innovation Network's inaugural Foodtech in Canada 2025 Ecosystem Report found an unbalanced funding distribution between public and private funding.


J.M. Smucker divests more brands to focus on Hostess

J.M. Smucker reaches a definitive agreement to divest its Cloverhill and Big Texas brands, as well as certain private label products, to JTM Foods.


 
INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS 
 
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HelloFresh survey reveals Canadians' dinner habits

This year will be the year of “conscious consumption,” according to NielsenIQ’s Carman Allison. Given Valentine's Day is around the corner, one wonders how the affordability crisis is going to impact celebrations. HelloFresh conducted a survey to better understand Canadians’ dinner habits, especially who cooks and who orders. » Find out
 
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The Ozempic effect: GLP-1 is reshaping eating habits

You don’t have to tell food companies, especially snack food manufacturers that there’s a new kid in town. It’s not a competitor per se, but it’s taking business away, nonetheless. GLP-1 medications were created to control type 2 diabetes, but they’re reducing overall food consumption. » Read full article
 
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Conagra appoints new marketing directors

Conagra Brands Canada promotes Myriam Ouaiss to marketing director, grocery. And, Zora Crowder will lead Conagra Brands Canada's frozen group as marketing director, frozen. » Read full article
 
 
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