Tariffs could spell the end of some small Canadian food makers
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Hello F&B processors! In today's newsletter learn about the impact of tariffs on small food and beverage companies. At least one company owner is publicly calling for the removal of retaliatory tariffs on steel & aluminum.
- Nithya Caleb, Editor, Food in Canada
 
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Post to close Ontario plant due to declining demand for RTE cereal

Post Holdings plans to close its cereal manufacturing facilities in Cobourg, Ont., and Sparks, Nev., by the end of this year.


Tariffs could spell end of the line for some smaller Canadian food makers: experts

As tariffs on Canadian goods and retaliatory levies filter through supply chains, industry insiders say some smaller Canadian food manufacturers may not be able to weather the storm much longer.


Sun-Brite Foods CEO calls for removal of Canada's retaliatory tariffs on steel, aluminum

Sun-Brite Foods CEO and owner John Iacobelli warns the tariffs on aluminum products would not only threaten Canada's agri-food industry, but also negatively impact the food security of everyday Canadians.


St-Hubert Group invests around $50M to modernize operations

Quebec-based St-Hubert Group is investing nearly $50 million to modernize and open new restaurants as well as improve the group's manufacturing plants in Boisbriand and Blainville.


Beyond U.S.: Strategies for expanding Canadian trade webinar

Canada boasts of the most free trade agreements within G7 countries. We also have access to 1.5 billion people globally. Yet, 60 per cent of our trade is concentrated in the U.S. Our webinar will explore unique opportunities and challenges faced by F&B processors in reducing dependency on the U.S. market & diversifying their trade partnerships.


 
 
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Industry Highlights 
 
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Rustica Foods gains new investors

The Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Export Development Canada join Rustica Foods as shareholders to support the Montreal-based company's $65-million expansion plan. » Read more
 
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Mondelez upgrades Toblerone manufacturing facility

Mondelez invests around CHF65 million (approx. $110 million) in its Toblerone manufacturing facility in Switzerland. » Read more
 
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Designing with price pack architecture

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