food
Fontaine Santé buys US division of Campbell’s Garden Fresh Gourmet
Expands reach into the US market for both food companies.
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Canada well positioned to benefit from non-meat alternatives: Brown
Beyond Meat founder cites ample farmland in Saskatchewan and Manitoba that could support vegetable and other plant growth.
Competition Bureau OK with Parmalat’s $1.6B Kraft Heinz cheese deal
Takeover involves cheese brands Cracker Barrel, P’tit Quebec and Amooza.
Man sent to prison for urinating in Memphis cereal factory
Had pleaded guilty in November to tampering with consumer products.
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China suspends export permits from two Canadian pork plants
All other approved Canadian pork processing facilities remain eligible to export.
Federal government boosts loans for canola farmers
As dispute with China continues, loan limits will be raised to $1 million, interest-free portion will be rise to $500,000.
Saputo buying specialty cheese business in Australia for $265M
Includes two manufacturing facilities in Tasmania, employs approximately 400 people.
Micron to commercialize Organivore system for food waste
Provides on-site processing for supermarkets and food processors, producers and distributors.
Maple Leaf to build $310M facility for plant-based protein in Indiana
Will double current production capacity and produce tempeh, franks, sausages and raw foods.
Chinese complaint to third canola firm not a recent escalation: minister
Received a non-compliance notification from China over quality concerns with its product in January.
Edibles legalization fraught with hurdles, lack of clarity: companies
Plans for a variety of products have bee announced, but numerous hoops to jump through before they’re available to consumers.
Namaste bites into the edibles market with Choklit deal
Infused chocolate will be available to online medicinal cannabis users.
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From farm to fork: Digitalizing your food and beverage operation
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Saputo buying UK-based Dairy Crest Group for roughly $1.7B
Manufactures cheese, butters, spreads and oils under British brands Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life and Frylight.
Canadian companies to brew beer from cannabis
Province Brands of Canada and Murphy Hospitality Group announce a co-packing agreement.
