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Editor's Note 
 
This month, we explore news in sustainable strawberry farming in Quebec, heightened safety measures among Canada-wide listeria scares, strategic business investments in F&B, and labour disputes at Maple Leaf.
- Kirstyn Brown, Editor, MRO
 
News 
 

Vertiberry selects Sollum's LED for new sustainable indoor strawberry farming facility in Que.

The facility will serve as a test bed for Vertiberry's growing methods, which include both strawberry propagation and production.


With listeria top of mind, manufacturers are upping testing protocols: food experts

In addition to CFIA inspections, manufacturers themselves are expected to collect and analyze weekly environmental samples from floors, walls, and ceilings, and submit results to the federal agency.


Polytarp Products announces strategic investment in wide blown film line

The newly installed wide blown film line allows Polytarp to produce larger and more durable lay-flat combo liners, which are essential for leak-proof applications, especially in the food industry.


Winpak announces agreement with Nova Chemicals to procure rPE

Winpak will utilize NOVA’s rPE to manufacture and distribute packaging materials for the protection of perishable foods, beverages, and personal care products. 


 
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