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Blendtek partners with Cargill to distribute plant-based cocoa alternative

John Dujay Food Blendtek National 16 hours ago

Being recently named as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies is a satisfying validation for Cambridge, Ont.’s Blendtek. The company also recently partnered with a major U.S. agricultural company on what might become the future of chocolate.

McMaster researchers using sensors to solve food spoilage problem

John Dujay Food McMaster University National Jun. 12 2026

Canada’s food wastage problem is enormous. According to a recent study, it accounts for $58 billion in spoiled food each year that is discarded. McMaster University is working on mitigating this.

Sucro Can Canada opens new Hamilton sugar refinery

John Dujay Manufactured Foods Sucro Can Canada Ontario Jun. 10 2026

In order to compete with the two established, long-term sugar refiners in Canada, Sucro Can Canada (SUGR-X), a relative newcomer to the market, has invested $135 million on a new facility in Hamilton.

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Restaurants spending big on tech and AI: Report

While many fast casual and quick service restaurants (QSRs) are embracing tech and AI, there remains a disconnect between how management and front-line staff perceive the success of these investments, according to a new industry report.

John Dujay Restaurants Restaurants United States Apr. 1 2026

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