Bakery volume to remain in Canada Bimbo Canada announced plans to close its bakery in Lévis, Quebec the week of July 1, 2024. Products made at the facility can be baked at other bakeries where there is available capacity, primarily located in Quebec. This decision supports our strategic efforts to drive productivity improvements in[Read More…]
North America
Florida bans sale of lab-grown meat
New bill aims to protect the agriculture industry from ideological attacks that blame ranchers for climate change Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed a new bill into law that prohibits the sale of lab-grown meat in the state. He stated that this decision was made to support and promote a[Read More…]
Woodland Foods announces strategic acquisition of Idan Foods
Adds breading, batter, and coating systems capabilities to the solutions portfolio Woodland Foods (Woodland) a provider of globally-sourced, plant-based ingredients based in Waukegan, IL, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Idan Foods (Idan), a provider of breading and batters, coating systems, baking mixes, and seasonings based in Hawthorne, NJ. The Idan[Read More…]
NatureSweet appoints Gerardo Chavez as COO
Gerardo has had a successful global career at companies such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Pepsico, Clorox, and more recently at Danone NatureSweet a snacking tomato brand announced that supply chain expert Gerardo Chavez has joined the ranks of its leadership team as Chief Operating Officer, as the company growth[Read More…]
Hong Kong suspends import of poultry products from US
The CFS has contacted the American authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreaks Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced that notification from the World Organisation for[Read More…]
Edible Garden announces pulp products available through UNFI
Making Pulp’s ‘Bland to Bold’ products available to consumers across North America Edible Garden AG Incorporated, a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, announced that United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) will carry Edible Garden’s new line of Pulp sustainable gourmet sauces and chilli-based[Read More…]
SFU researchers to develop Canadian local blueberries for first time
The research is being done in partnership with B.C.-based agritech company BeriTech Inc. with $1 million in support from the Weston Family Foundation A team of Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers is working to develop new plant varieties and precision indoor growing techniques for producing fresh, local blueberries for the[Read More…]
Häagen-Dazs shops unveil New York strawberry cheesecake dazzler
A limited-time dessert featuring Häagen-Dazs newest ice cream flavour is now available at Shops nationwide On the heels of the brand’s newest flavour launch, Häagen-Dazs Shops announce their newest limited-time dessert, the New York Strawberry Cheesecake Dazzler. Available in Shops nationwide, the dessert is a playful take on New York’s renowned treat that honours the city where[Read More…]
Maple Leaf Foods and Maple Leaf Centre commend Canada’s national school food program
Working with provinces and territories, this investment will broaden existing school food programs to reach an additional 400,000 children across Canada Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security commend the Government of Canada on their announcement to invest $1 billion over the next five years to establish a National School Food[Read More…]
Canada Royal Milk receives approval to begin infant formula production
Canada Royal Milk is guided by the highest standards of safety, quality and excellence to create a made-in-Canada infant formula Canada Royal Milk issued the following statement regarding the production of infant formula for the Canadian marketplace: Canada Royal Milk and its more than 150 skilled professionals employed in the[Read More…]
