Food prices at mercy of Mother Nature and other factors
Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations reports that by December 2012 food prices had dropped for the third month in a row. The latest FAO Food Price Index says world...
View ArticleBrandSpark announces winners of 10th annual BNPAs
Toronto, Ont. – BrandSpark International has released the results of its 2013 BrandSpark Canadian Shopper Study, as well as the winners of the 10th annual Best New Product Awards (BNPAs). The...
View ArticleEnergy drinks in the news
Energy drinks have been getting a lot of press lately, and it hasn’t all been good. Over the last year or so, we’ve seen reports of a possible link between the beverages and deaths or illness, concerns...
View ArticleUSP expands its database of food fraud cases
Rockville, Md. – Watered down, mislabelled, inauthentic and dangerous ingredients – these are all examples of some recent and serious cases of food fraud. The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention’s (USP) Food...
View ArticleGlobal consumers hungry for global flavours
New York City – The hunger for variety and new tastes and flavours has become a global trend. In fact, almost half of the respondents say they’re interested in foods from different regions and...
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On the Shelf!
Mind boost Infuse Your Mood Tea is a new natural herbal tea from Donmar Foods Inc. Made primarily from eleuthero leaves (also known as Siberian ginseng), the caffeine-free tea features immune-boosting...
View ArticleHeinz, 3G announce historic transaction
Pittsburgh, Penn. – H.J. Heinz Company has been acquired by 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway in a deal that is being called the largest transaction in the global food industry. The deal is valued at...
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High Liner commits to sustainability
Lunenburg, N.S. – High Liner Foods has made a further commitment to sustainability. The company announced this week that it has committed to sourcing 100 per cent of its wild caught seafood from...
View ArticlePrairie province is tops in agri-food exports
Regina, Sask. – Canada’s breadbasket province continues to lead the nation in agri-food exports. Not that it’s only about bread and wheat. In 2012, in fact, Saskatchewan exported more than $11 billion...
View ArticleCanadian market opens for stevia
On Nov. 30, 2012, Health Canada approved stevia for use as an ingredient in food and beverage products. The move opens up the market in Canada, giving food and beverage manufacturers an alternative...
View ArticleIPPE Round up!
Atlanta, Ga. – A record number of visitors – more than 26,000 – attended the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Ga. from Jan. 29-31, 2013. These visitors came from all...
View ArticleSaputo to close European plants
Montreal – Canada’s largest dairy processor is set to close two of its European plants. Saputo Inc. is closing its cheese manufacturing plant in Heiden, Germany and is proposing to close its plant in...
View ArticlePositive conditions for global poultry industry
New York City, N.Y. – The poultry industry, says a new report, might start to see improvements despite a still challenging marketplace. Rabobank’s Q1 2013 Global Poultry Industry report finds that...
View ArticleTaste Test: Consumer product reviews
Pizzelle Italian Waffle Cookies are a unique biscuit from Mississauga, Ont.’s NuStef International. Originating from a centuries-old recipe from the Abruzzo region of Italy, pizzelle contains no trans...
View ArticleCanada’s wine industry contributes billions to economy
Ottawa – A new report confirms that Canada’s wine and grape industry has a hefty impact on the country’s economy, especially in Ontario, B.C., Quebec and Nova Scotia. The report, Canada’s Wine Economy...
View ArticleConsumers want more natural colours and less sugar
Chicago – Two recent studies have found that consumers want less sugar and prefer natural colours over artificial/synthetic colours in the foods they eat. Market research firm, Mintel, says its recent...
View ArticleCanada’s exports of fish and seafood on the rise
Ottawa – Canada’s fish and seafood exports increased by $41 million last year compared to 2011 according to recently released 2012 trade figures. Fisheries and Oceans Canada says Canada’s exports...
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Most Canadians want sodium reduction: survey
Toronto/Guelph, Ont. – Canadian consumers want the food industry to use less salt and they don’t mind having government step in. According to a recent survey from researchers at the University of...
View ArticleTaste Test: Consumer product reviews
Popchips Inc. has added ketchup flavour to its lineup of popped all-natural potato snacks. The new variety offers a bold, sweet ketchup taste with a hint of tang at the finish. With all the flavour but...
View ArticleOntario promotes local food and beverages
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario government has re-introduced the Local Food Act into the provincial legislature. According to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the act, if passed, would help...
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