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Entrepreneurs get Support for Probiotic Food and Beverage Concepts

Think of it as a food industry Dragon’s Den: an entrepreneurial program aimed at supporting companies which are developing new probiotic food or beverage products. The Probiotic Innovation Jumpstart, the brainchild of probiotic research and product development company Ganeden, is inviting scientists, entrepreneurs and inventors to submit their ideas for new probiotic products by May 6. Canadian companies can apply, …

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Food company gains worldwide monopoly of organic rice

RiceBran Technologies’ new exclusive supply agreement has given it a foothold in the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. food and beverage market, that of natural, organic and functional foods. The company has entered into an agreement with Thailand-based Narula Group, one of the world’s largest growers of organic rice, which gives RiceBran exclusive worldwide supply and distribution rights for Narula’s …

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Canada’s juice market

Balances “Free-from” and Functional Text by Sarah Theodore Juice drinks in Canada have struggled in recent years, with volumes declining 1.3% in 2014 and 2.7% in 2015, according to Mintel estimates. Cost has played an important role in consumption declines, as have changing consumer demographics that favour older consumers who tend to drink less juice than younger consumers or households …

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Natural emerges as a solution to energy drinks woes

  Text by Jenny Zegler Consumption of high-caffeine energy drinks among children and young adults has been a focus for local and national governments worldwide. As Mintel Trend Supernanny State describes, many governments are enforcing taxes, fines and, occasionally, outright bans to encourage people to improve their behaviour. Lithuania was the first country to ban sales of high-caffeine drinks to …

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Food analysis simplified

Text by William Miller There is a science to flavour. The field of food science has evolved significantly to meet the growing demands for food composition and characteristic determination. Trends and demands of consumers, the food industry, and national and international regulations challenge food scientists as they work to monitor food composition, authentication and to ensure the quality and safety …

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Perspectives on the Canadian dairy industry

  Text by Art Hill I developed a love for the dairy industry growing up on my parents’ dairy farm on Manitoulin Island. We started shipping cream in 1961 when I was five. My parents were grateful when the Ontario Milk Marketing Board (OMMB) was formed in 1966 and soon thereafter they received market sharing quota and began shipping milk …

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Delavau supplies food, pharma and nutritional technologies to major brands

Food division focuses on clean label, freshness, and fortification solutions Text by Kelly Townsend In a market that is becoming increasingly health-conscious, finding the balance between creating a product that meets a consumer’s health standards and one that still meets their taste expectations can be a challenge. Delavau Food Partners is a company that creates those types of solutions. Described …

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Connecting colour with food and drink

Tealeaves, in collaboration with Pantone, launched an online exhibition in November that showcases the influence colour has on food and drink experiences. The exhibit, paletteforyourpalate.com, profiles Tealeaves’ Whole Leaf Pyramid Teabag collection and displays the tea-infused creations of 34 world-renowned culinary, pastry and mixology artists. The exhibit also includes a documentary that explores the potential of colour to excite and …

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Global flavour report features emerging trends and flavours

McCormick & Company has unveiled its annual Flavour Forecast, revealing the tantalizing trends that will shape culinary exploration and innovation around the globe. Among the emerging trends is a spotlight on underexplored Southeast Asian fare – Malaysian and Filipino – and the evolution of our insatiable appetite for spicy. Also featured are pulses which serve as a protein-packed canvas for …

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Canada’s first indigenous pear

After more than 30 years in development, Canada finally has its own indigenous pear variety. Bred in Ontario by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Cold Snap pear was prominently displayed at the The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair’s opening ceremony in November. “We call Cold Snap pears ‘Winter’s Favourite Fruit,’” says Matthew Ecker, Sales and Business Development Manager for the Vineland …

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