food and beverage
Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. needs better plan for local industry: AG
Sales of local alcohol products through the corporation have risen significantly.
Hormel Foods Canada donates meals to Second Harvest
Food manufacturer helps get protein-rich products to people who need it.
Outbreaks on farms are holding back the entire region, says Windsor, Ont., mayor
The mayor said public health officials have failed to ensure all migrant workers are tested for COVID-19
Ontario toasts beverage alcohol sector during COVID-19
Patrons encouraged to support local beverage alcohol producers during Craft Beer Week and Wine Week.
Animal rights activists say agriculture bill violates charter rights
Proposed law would increase protection for farmers against civil liability, fines for trespassing up to $15,000.
Quebec maple syrup producers set new production record
Trade group says this year’s harvest is estimated at more than 175 million pounds for all of Quebec
Ranchers, feedlots worried about future impact of COVID-19
Cargill plant in High River shut down for two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak, now operating at about 60% capacity.
120 workers test positive for COVID-19 at farm near Simcoe
Approximately 20,000 migrant workers come to Ontario each year to work on farms and in greenhouses.
JBS beef plant returning to two shifts daily after COVID outbreak
650 workers at the Alberta plant have tested positive for virus and one has died.
What Canada knows about food crises can help prevent shortages
Whatever the causes of food instability, there are demonstrable, viable solutions.
Restaurants relying on Uber Eats angry about weekend outage
Shutdowns to the delivery service lasted hours and caused massive drops in sales.
Poultry plant in Coquitlam closed by health authority over COVID-19
Two workers at the facility operated by Superior Poultry Processors Ltd. have tested positive for the virus
Dare Foods supports food banks during COVID
The Cambridge-based manufacturer fully operational as an essential service, following measures to keep employees safe.
Corby Spirit and Wine delivering several COVID-19 initiatives
Hiram Walker & Sons distillery has committed to produce up to 20,000 litres of hand sanitizer per week
JBS shuts down Minnesota pork plant hit by COVID-19 outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Health reported over the weekend that 26 workers and five relatives of workers have tested positive for the coronavirus
