This is the company's second North American acquisition ..read more

A “worrisome” parasite has been confirmed in at least ..read more

Loblaw and its parent company George Weston say they ..read more

Keurig Dr Pepper Canada takes over 100,000-sf of XTL Group’s new distribution centre to support growth in western Canada ..read more

All the major Canadian grocers are now on board for a grocery code of conduct, paving the way for industry guidelines several years in the making. The federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers made the announcement Thursday during their annual meeting in Whitehorse, saying the remaining holdouts Walmart and Costco have now agreed to sign on to the code. “After years of work and widespread industry participation, we are pleased to announce that all major retailers have agreed to join the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct. This includes Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro, and most recently ..read more

Ingredion expands its line of North American grown and produced protein fortification solutions with launch of Vitessence Pea 100 HD, a pea protein optimized for cold-pressed bars, for the U.S. and Canadian markets. “Ingredion developed Vitessence Pea 100 HD to reduce the challenges cold-pressed bar manufacturers have and help them find ways to build product superiority in areas that matter to consumers, especially in the area of texture, which is a significant contributor to liking,” said Tara Kozlowich, director global segment marketing, Healthful Solutions Protein Fortification at Ingredion ..read more

Sensient Technologies is expanding their investment in their Kingston, Ont., site on River Street to the tune of $500,000. The plant has existed in some capacity in Kingston for over 100 years, with Sensient purchasing the plant from its predecessor – Canada Dye. At that time, Canada Dye primarily used the site to provide colour for production at the Davis Tannery, before moving more towards food colouring in the fifties and sixties. Today, Sensient produces both food and beverage colouring and flavouring products, cosmetic ingredients, and pharmaceutical excipients. The Kingston location is n ..read more

Kula Foods, a Certified B Corp. and Vancouver-based producer of Afro-Caribbean plant-based foods, launches a reformulated sauce line with Crush Dynamics’ Ruby Puree solution. The puree is helping Kula reduce salt and sugar in their sauces. “By partnering with Crush Dynamics, we can offer products with a thicker, more satisfying texture, richer flavour profiles, and reduced sodium and sugar, all while still delivering on desired sweetness,” said Asha Wheeldon, founder and CEO of Kula. “It’s a privilege to work with innovators like Kula Foods who are delivering every better clean label solution ..read more

JBS Foods Canada invests $90 million in a new patty processing line and fulfillment centre at its Brooks plant in Alberta. With the expansion, JBS Canada will produce almost 7 million more kilograms of beef patties every year for restaurants in western Canada. The project also qualifies for Alberta’s Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program, which was launched in spring 2023. To be considered for the tax credit program, corporations must invest at least $10 million in a project to build or expand a value-added agri-processing facility in Alberta. The program offers a 12 per cent non-refun ..read more

A group of agencies that certify Kosher meat took the government to court Wednesday to ask for an injunction against Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals. Kosher meat calls for animals to be slaughtered without being stunned. While the Kosher method of slaughtering animals for meat is allowed in Canada, the food inspection agency posted guidelines in 2021 outlining how abattoirs must determine if an animal is unconscious and can no longer feel pain. The Kosher groups argue that achieving the criteria is seriously slowing down production to the point ab ..read more