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THE CANADIAN AGRI-FOOD SECTOR RECEIVED A BOOST WITH NEWS OF THE CANADA-KOREA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (CKFTA). The deal, which has yet to be fully ratified, but once in force will result in the elimination of 86.8 per cent of agricultural tariff lines. Some tariffs will take more than a dozen years to be fully phased out. This duty-free access will …

WHILE TRADITIONAL FLAVOUR PROFILES STAND OUT ON THE MENU, RECENT TECHNOMIC RESEARCH ALSO SHOWS THAT CANADIAN CONSUMERS ARE ON THE HUNT FOR FLAVOUR INNOVATION. An overwhelming majority of consumers (73 per cent) say that if they try and like a menu item with a new or innovative flavour, they’re very likely to make a return visit to that restaurant for …

The Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) received $4 million in funding for poultry research and innovation from the federal government, an investment that was possible through the Agri-Science Clusters initiative of the Growing Forward 2 AgriInnovations Program (AIP). The five-year investment in the Poultry Science Cluster will be leveraged by more than 50 contributing scientists from across the country for …

PROVIGO WINS PHÉNIX DE L’ENVIRONNEMENT AWARD WITH SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM By Nicolas Heffernan One of its biggest challenges turned into a big reward for Provigo, a member of Loblaw Companies Ltd. Loblaw has been working since 2009 to sell only sustainable seafood in stores by 2013 with its Oceans for Tomorrow program. “Gaining consumer engagement on sustainable seafood has been one …

Seeing an opening in the market, Saputo responded by launching the first ready-to-drink protein shake made with fresh milk. “People are increasingly mindful about their protein intake, but are often pressed for time or unsure about what to consume post-workout to ensure proper recovery,” says Philippe Duhamel, Marketing Manager at Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. “Many products currently on the …

By Nicolas Heffernan When Isabel Hoffmann’s daughter got sick, she had to make a lot of difficult decisions. With her child bedridden for more than a year because of severe food allergies, Hoffmann quit her job as CEO of a technology company to care for her daughter. When she found her daughter was also allergic to the mold in the …

From growing local foods to serving them at the dinner table, Ontario is making an effort to bring locally grown products to residents with the newly formed Ontario Food Fund. The fund is part of a $30 million dollar investment to support innovative projects that will increase awareness, access, and demand for food that is grown and harvested in the …

There is a wealth of evidence to show that a healthy, balanced diet supports life-long brain health. In fact, scientific evidence indicates that a healthy diet — that includes whole grains, vegetables and fruit — helps maintain brain function, slow memory decline and may help reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. “Canadians of all ages can benefit from making a …

In order to strategically align the Canadian beef cattle industry in the Asian market, Canada Beef is positioning its operations in the region to maximize current export opportunities and set the industry for future growth. “The Asian market continues to be an important market for Canadian beef and veal exporters providing opportunities to increase carcass values across a wide variety …

If granted the right to sell beer, wine and spirits at its 547 Ontario locations, Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc. would build 27 new, ultra-modern, $2-million stores within two years. The new stores would represent “$54 million of new, private investment in Ontario,” says Tom Moher, the company’s Vice-President of Operations for Central Canada. “And that doesn’t begin to include the …