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Big opportunity to grow agri-food sector: FCC
Big opportunity to grow agri-food sector: FCC
As the “powerhouse” sector of Canada’s economy, there should be more conversation around improving productivity in the food and beverage manufacturing sector, argues Craig Klemmer, agricultural economist and manager, thought leadership with Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Courchesne Larose Group purchases Star Group
In order to boost its presence in western Canada and the U.S., fruit and vegetable produce distributor Courchesne Larose Group has acquired The Star Group.
Eric La Flèche to retire as Metro CEO
Metro said chief executive Eric La Flèche will retire in September after more than 18 years. The changeover comes at a challenging time for Metro and other industry players. The company has about 1,000 food stores under several banners.
P&H Foods, Atlantic Poultry announce joint venture
Egg products supplier P&H Foods began a joint venture with Atlantic Poultry to create P&H Foods Atlantic. The new company combines P&H Foods’ management expertise with API’s egg-grading assets and knowledge of the Atlantic Canadian market.
Selling land can be more profitable than farming
As the value of farmland rises — alongside everything from fertilizer to fuel and more — Prairies' farmers now face the reality that the better business decision might be to sell their land, rather than farm it.
CFIA revising regulations on livestock traceability
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has been updating traceability regulations and will move ahead with updated requirements for goats, sheep, and cervids to match cattle and bison. It will also update pig regulations but not for cattle and bison.
OPINION: Agriculture matters more than you think
Canada’s agriculture industry is a huge contributor to our economy, and one of our biggest exporters. But while the sector has seen tremendous productivity growth — thanks to better farm management, improved efficiency and technological innovation — that growth has slowed.
Purdys Chocolatier expanding in N.S., N.B.
Purdys, the 119-year-old chocolatier is expanding into four shops across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick opening in September. The company was founded in 1907, and the move will add two new provinces to its growing national footprint.
Longo’s coming to Welland, King City, Ont.
Longo’s is opening two new Ontario stores. The Sobey’s-owned grocer will make its debut in Welland and is setting up shop in King City. Longo’s is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The Ontario grocery brand currently includes 43 stores.
Farm Boy to open new store in Ottawa
Farm Boy is opening its 53rd store this month. The Ontario grocer is set to open in Ottawa’s Findlay Creek neighbourhood on June 18. Opening celebrations will take place June 18 to 21 with live music, product samples and giveaways.
Montreal site of Heal Wellness’ 40th location
Happy Belly Food Group opened its newest Heal Wellness restaurant, marking the opening of its 40th location in Montreal. Heal Wellness is a brand specializing in fresh smoothie bowls, açaí bowls, and smoothies.
Yum Brands in talks to sell Pizza Hut
Yum Brands is in exclusive talks to sell its Pizza Hut chain to private-equity firm LongRange Capital. The two parties are advancing in discussions about a potential deal that could come together in several weeks.
Whey protein running out as companies put it in everything
Big Food is packing protein into chips, waffles and even Starbucks’ lattes, and consumers can’t get enough of it. But that insatiable demand now has the industry grappling with shortages and skyrocketing prices of whey protein.
Splenda owner to acquire sweetener counterpart Equal
Heartland Food Products Group, which owns the Splenda brand as well as the SlimFast and Java House labels, reached a deal to acquire the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, the owner of zero-calorie counterpart Equal.
Farming women prone to mental-health struggles: study
Jennifer Schooley says one of the frustrating aspects of being a farmer are assumptions people make about her as a woman. She’s also the president of the Norfolk Federation of Agriculture where she talks about life as a female farmer.
Aquaculture company fined over worker’s death
An aquaculture company has been fined after a fish-farm worker drowned, resulting in charges against Nova Fish Farms. It pleaded guilty, and was fined $75,000 plus a victim surcharge for a total of $97,500.
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