food and beverage
Burger King brings a plant-based Whopper to Europe
Sales of plant-based meat substitutes have grown an average of 22% annually in Eastern Europe over the last five years, and 13% annually in Western Europe.
Premium Brands down on indirect fallout of China’s swine fever outbreak
Company says prices for specialty pork products it imports from Europe spiked because China is importing much more pork.
Ben & Jerry’s sued over ‘happy cow’ characterization
False advertising by saying the milk and cream in its products comes from “happy cows.”
Despite fires, California wine is doing just fine for now
Overall, vintners estimate that the region lost only about 5% of its harvest to fire and smoke.
Maple Leaf Foods to reduce environmental footprint and become carbon neutral
Plan is based on reducing emissions and investing in environmental projects in Canada and the US.
B.C. site testing over 700 samples of kombucha for alcohol levels
Alcohol is a normal byproduct of the fermentation process but levels can increase as kombucha products sit.
Second McDonald’s executive out after CEO fired
CEO Steve Easterbrook was fired for violating company policy by having a consensual relationship with an employee.
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Know your competition to ensure business success
What to focus on while you identify, analyze, and determine their strengths and weaknesses.
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Why cash flow management matters
Profitability is important, but cash is the real king of business.
Beef recall expands as Toronto slaughterhouse co-operates with food watchdog
Ryding-Regency Meat Packers Ltd. had its licence suspended Sept. 17 due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
A&W reports sales growth, but net income falls short of expectations
Net income excluding non-cash items came in at $8.429 million for the quarter.
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Food fraud test kits help diners detect mislabelling at home, in restaurants
Guelph, Ont.-based LifeScanner sells kits in sets of two or four for about $31 or $50, respectively.
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Traceability in a connected world: Whitepaper
Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partners: The tech-shift in food and beverage manufacturing Canadian manufacturers are waking to the fact that traceability is no longer a competitive advantage – it’s now a requirement. The Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry…
Highbury Canco, Kraft Heinz Canada renew Leamington deal
Multi-year agreement has a retail value of approximately $1 billion.
Tim Hortons bets future growth on trends and innovation in competitive market
Restaurant Brands International says rapid adoption of new tastes and technologies is helping drive sales growth across its more than 26,000 restaurants globally.
