Trump’s metal tariff threats shake up the Canadian can industry

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Editor's Note


Hello F&B processors! In today's newsletter learn about an opportunity the tariffs offer metal can manufacturers. Also, find out how multinational food and beverage companies are highlighting their Canadian credentials to avoid consumer backlash. - Nithya Caleb, Editor, Food in Canada

TOP HEADLINES

Trump's metal tariff threats shake up the Canadian can industry

U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose sweeping metals tariffs is creating worry and opportunity in can manufacturing and packaging, an industry that relies heavily on the raw materials. » Read more

Multinational food and beverage firms push Canadian-made products amid tariff spat

Amid a "buy Canadian" push inspired by trade tensions with the U.S., some multinational food and beverage companies are working hard to highlight their Canadian-made products. » Read more

Duravant to acquire Pattyn

Duravant enters into a definitive agreement to acquire the Pattyn Group BV, a designer and manufacturer of automation systems specializing in B2B packaging. » Read more

Mars appoints new marketing VP

Mars hires CPG industry veteran David Jacobs as vice president of marketing for Mars Food & Nutrition North America. » Read more

Meet the speakers headlining Advance: Women in Manufacturing 2025

Get ready to be inspired at the fifth annual Advance: Women in Manufacturing 2025 virtual summit on March 5! This year’s event will feature remarkable women leaders who are making waves in the manufacturing industry. » Read more

New Products

Maison Riviera launches upcycled drinkable yogurts

Maison Riviera unveils an Upcycled certified drinkable yogurt line containing up to 30 per cent upcycled ingredients. » Read more

The Little Potato Company introduces two new flavours

The Little Potato Company extends its Microwave Ready and Oven or Grill Ready product lines with two new products: A Little Hot Honey Microwave Ready Kit and A Little Garlic & Parmesan Oven or Grill Ready Kit. » Read more

Derlea Brand Foods introduces new onion products

Derlea Brand Foods launches new Diced Onion and Caramelized Onion products. » Read more

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