EDMONTON, Alberta, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GD Auctions & Appraisals Inc. is proud to be hosting the 3-day, 3-city timed online plant closure auctions for Scott-Bathgate Ltd. and the “NUTTY CLUB” brand. Scott-Bathgate which has operated in Western Canada since 1903, made the difficult decision to wind down operations of the company in January 2024 after 120 years. GD Auctions will be hosting the Timed Online auctions from April 30, 2024-May 2, 2024, which includes a large quantity of Inventory as well as any remaining equipment of their Delta, Edmonton, and Calgary locat ..read more

  Regina, Saskatchewan, April 22, 2024 – Farm Credit Canada is now accepting applications from registered charities, non-profit organizations and First Nations, Métis and Inuit governments/communities in rural Canada for the FCC AgriSpirit Fund.  The fund supports capital projects that enrich the lives of residents in communities with fewer than 150,000 people. There is a total of $1.5 million in funding available. Projects can receive between $10,000 and $25,000.   Examples of projects include greenhouses, community gardens and other agriculture and food-related initiati ..read more

  Guelph ON, 22 April 2024 – A new study shows that over the last two decades, Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers have been widely adopting a range of practices that support sustainable local food production. This includes investments in technologies and practices that support more efficient use of water, energy and fertilizer; use of tools like soil testing and cover crops; and reducing water and synthetic pesticide use. “As we mark Earth Day, this study shows very clearly that Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers are prioritizing sustainable production and have voluntarily been m ..read more

Bassanina Roller 89 Ovens, Panem Roll Through Proofer, Metal Detectors, Dough Sheeters, Flow Wrappers, and more.  Over 10 years of online auctions, Steep Hill continues to match buyers with sellers.  “Best case is for equipment to find a new home at a reasonable price” Brent Larsen, CEO.  We perform a full turnkey solution from the sale to removal to delivery.  https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/schneiderind/catalogue-id-schneider10515 ..read more

  VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Sugar Inc. (RSI) will be holding a conference call to discuss their 2024 second quarter results on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 17h30 (Eastern Time). The conference call will be chaired by Mr. Michael Walton, Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Jean-Sébastien Couillard, Chief Financial Officer. If you wish to participate, please dial 1-800-717-1738. A recording of the conference call will be accessible shortly after the conference, by dialing 1-877-674-7070, access code 36162#. This recording will be available until June ..read more

In recent years, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada have introduced significant updates to nutrition labeling regulations. These updates come off the back of increasing levels of health consciousness and consumers being more conscious of what they are consuming when it comes to food products. It has also been implemented by companies in the food and beverage industries to foster transparency and trust for consumers in their nutrition labeling. These changes, which need to be implemented in 2024 and 2025, aim to promote healthier eating choices and ensure that food p ..read more

  VANCOUVER, B.C., April 16, 2024 -- Great Little Box Company Ltd./ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) announced today that it has achieved G7® Master facility qualification, awarded by Idealliance®, a not-for-profit industry group dedicated to guiding print production best practices, specifications, and standards, worldwide. GLBC joins a select group who have successfully completed their folding carton print production processes' training, examination, and qualification processes, validating their capabilities to the highest level of global industry standards and specifications. G7 is Idealliance ..read more

  Toronto, Ont., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Protein Industries Canada held a tasting and networking event to celebrate the launch of its latest project announcement: A collaborative effort to de-risk, scale and expand Wamame Foods’ new high protein product line. Working with project partners Apex Food Source, Crush Dynamics and AGT Food and Ingredients, Wamame Foods is using Canadian ingredients to develop, commercialize and scale a new functional athlete-focused high-protein line of food products, such as high-protein burritos, that exceeds the protein-to-calorie ratio o ..read more

  Toronto, Ont., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global leaders in the plant-based food and ingredient sector are gathering at The Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto for the second edition of Plant Forward, from April 16 to 18. Plant Forward brings together global leaders in the agriculture and food space and features speakers, including Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of AGT Foods; Erica Orange, a leading futurist; and Paco Underhill, the author of How We Eat: The Brave New World of Food and Drink. Also on the agenda are representatives from Danone Canada, Roquette, Sobeys, Plant Up ..read more

  Cologne, April 2024: Norway has a long tradition of catching and processing fish. The country ranks second in the world for exports behind China. To ensure the high quality of their freshly caught products, Norwegians pay particular attention to an unbroken cold chain. One company that contributes to a high level of food safety is Atlantic Styro. The manufacturer, based on the Atlantic island of Lovund, just outside the Arctic Circle, produces containers made from expanded polystyrene (EPS). The polystyrene boxes keep fish and seafood fresh during transport and storage. Modern liquid ..read more