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Lactalis Canada to acquire assets of Agropur
Lactalis to acquire assets of Agropur
Lactalis Canada has reached agreement with Agropur Cooperative to acquire parts of its fine cheese division including brands OKA, Monsieur Gustav and L’Extra; two production facilities, as well as its fine cheese import activities.
Diarrhea-causing parasite has not spread to Canada: feds
A parasite outbreak that causes diarrhea and has infected more than 1,200 in Michigan hasn’t spread to Canada. Dr. Susy Hota at Toronto’s University Health Network said it could be because the food is sold or prepared locally in Michigan.
Canada not banning U.S. imports amid outbreak: CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it is not considering restrictions on fresh produce imports from the U.S., where thousands have been infected with a diarrhea-causing parasite. Since May, nearly 7,000 people may have been sickened with cyclosporiasis.
Food inflation likely to remain high: Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada says food inflation is likely to remain high through the second half of the year as the Iran war pushes cost of fuel and farming higher. Energy prices will continue to weigh on the costs.
Parts of Charlottetown Superstore remain closed
More than a month after an Atlantic Superstore in Charlottetown closed its bakery and deli after mouse droppings were found in food, those sections remain closed. A customer complained in June after finding mouse droppings in a bag of buns.
Some grocery items are no longer taxed by Quebec
Quebec officially removed the provincial sales tax on certain food products. This measure applies to items including certain single-serving ice cream products, baked goods, prepared fruit and vegetable trays, some salted or seasoned seeds and nuts.
Alberta producers hope for heat after wet start slows crops
Alberta producers are hoping for warmer, drier weather to help crops catch up after a wet start to summer. According to the Alberta Crop Report for the week ending July 7, frequent soaking rains continued across much of the province.
Ont.’s first federally inspected meat plant in 20 years opens
Blue Lakes Premium Meats became the first federally inspected meat-processing plant to open in Ontario in nearly two decades. The designation allows the $30-million, state-of-the-art facility to sell meat products to other provinces and international markets.
Exports drive Canada’s greenhouse growth: FCC
A report from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) reveals that despite record greenhouse production in 2025, fresh produce availability for Canadians has declined for the seventh consecutive year, primarily due to U.S. exports.
New tech could help canola cope with extreme weather
Canadian researchers are testing gene technology that could help crops better withstand environmental stress. One of those projects is underway at Kingston-based Performance Plants, where scientists are developing new canola varieties designed to better tolerate heat and drought.
Lovo opens new egg processing facility in Quebec
Lovo officially opened its 600,000-square-foot egg campus in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que. The project consists of a grading plant, an experimental kitchen and multidisciplinary workshop spaces (R&D, nutrition, recipe development, commercialization), a food processing plant (to-be built) and offices.
Borealis new product rollout expands in U.S., Canada
Borealis Foods, a company known for its Chef Woo, Chef Ramsay, Ramen Express and Woodles brands, trumpeted continued demand for its protein-rich products, expanding manufacturing partnerships. It expects its recently added manufacturing partnerships to support increased capacity utilization during 2026.
Jersey Mike’s opening first Manitoba restaurant
Jersey Mike’s Subs is opening its first restaurant in Manitoba, marking the latest step in Redberry Restaurants’ plan to expand. Redberry, founded in 2005, operates more than 200 restaurants across Canada under Burger King, Taco Bell and Jersey Mike’s brands.
Aegis Brands announces new president, CEO
Aegis Brands, which owns and operates the St. Louis Bar & Grill brand, announced the appointment of Sean Murphy as president and chief executive officer and director of Aegis Brands. Murphy will join Aegis on Aug. 17.
Goodfood announces departure of VP of finance
Canadian online meal company Goodfood announced that Vanessa Hadida has left her role as vice-president of finance to pursue another opportunity. “We thank Vanessa for her leadership and contributions to Goodfood,” Selim Bassoul, chairman and CEO, said.
Darcy Pawlik appointed new Ag-West Bio CEO
Darcy Pawlik is the new president and CEO at Ag-West Bio, an economic development agency dedicated to growing agriscience businesses in Saskatchewan. Pawlik served as director of communications and director of regulatory affairs at Ag-West Bio in the 2000s.
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