News by subject: FOOD/COOKING

Restaurants Canada looks forward to hosting Small Business Minister Mary Ng, along with other government and industry representatives, for the virtual launch of its national Restaurant Revival Working Group at 5 p.m. ET today. "It is my pleasure to...

Longo's Brothers Fruit Market ("Longo's") is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the #1 Grocery Retailer in the 2020 Ontario Leger WOW study.  Leger is the largest Canadian-owned, market research and analytics company behind the WOW...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into a program that will introduce youth in Kindergarten through Grade 12 to the career opportunities available to them in the plant-protein, agrifood and digital agriculture sectors. Part of...

Affinor Growers Inc. ("Affinor" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a lease agreement (the "Lease") with Nick Brusatore ("Mr. Brusatore") dated January 21, 2021, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to lease...

SweeGen is making possible a healthier, more guilt-free, and sweeter world with the commercialization of Bestevia® Rebaudioside N (Reb N), a special zero-calorie, highly sought-after natural stevia sweetener.  Reb N is a naturally occurring...

via InvestorWire ? PlantX Life Inc. (the "Company" or "PlantX") is pleased to announce today that it has taken a significant step to enhance its investor profile by launching a new capital markets strategy focused on the United States ("U.S."). As...

via InvestorWire ? PlantX Life Inc. (the "Company" or "PlantX") is pleased to announce that the Company's U.S. ecommerce platform www.PlantX.com will begin featuring baby formula products from Else Nutrition Holdings Inc. ("Else Nutrition") ....

Today, the Government of Canada revealed the details of a $100-million funding package to continue its commitment to supporting children and families experiencing food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of $18.5 million has been...

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has lifted the Orders to suspend the liquor licences of Senate Sports Tavern located at 33 Clarence Street, and Senate South located at 1159 Bank Street Ottawa. The establishments...

Nature's Path, North America's largest certified organic breakfast and snack food company, today announced that it has become the first food manufacturer to install Far-UVC 222nm light technology in its North American production facilities.  This...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Watch 60 second PSA: https://youtu.be/TXUKKGVVUHk Since March 2020, 10,000 restaurants have already closed across Canada, and almost 50 per cent expect to permanently close their establishment if conditions don't improve....

In follow up to the Oct 07, 2020 press release regarding the launch of CBD infused electrolyte replacement drinks, Allied Corp. ("Allied" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of the first manufacturing run of Hydro Sport...

The holiday season is typically a time to celebrate and reconnect with friends and family. This holiday season, however, is going to look a lot different and many Canadians will be turning to the memories of past celebrations for comfort and joy....

Nature's One®, introduces Baby's Only®?Quinoa & Oat Cereal to its family of organic nutrition products. A wholesome, nutritious infant cereal option, Quinoa & Oat Cereal is made using only two organic ingredients where purity can be assured: ancient...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a partnership that will research and develop new applications for pulse flours. Avena Foods, Big Mountain Foods, Daiya Foods, Bakenology and The Village Bakery have joined forces to test and develop new...

MGP Ingredients, Inc., production facilities in Atchison, Kan., and Lawrenceburg, Ind., achieved the highest possible score of Grade AA from BRCGS in 2020. BRCGS conducted virtual and on-site safety audits at the food ingredients and distillery...

The Tinley Beverage Company ("Tinley's") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Peak Processing Solutions, a Canadian subsidiary of Australian pharmaceutical company Althea Group Holdings Limited ("Peak" and "Althea"...

With family and friends seeking innovative ways to safely and joyously celebrate this holiday season, Fogo de Chão welcomes guests to eat, drink and be merry at home, on the go or at any of its U.S locations with seasonal offerings, catering and...

Feed Ontario will release the findings of its 2020 Hunger Report on Monday, November 30th, 2020. This year's report discusses the impact of COVID-19 on food bank use and vulnerable people across the province, as well as ongoing food bank use trends...

Nature's One®, announces organic A2 Milk is now available in Baby's Only® Premium Dairy Toddler Formula (formerly known as "Dairy") and Baby's Only® Premium Dairy DHA/ARA Toddler Formula (formerly known as "Dairy with Organic DHA").  A2 milk,...

Fresh never goes out of style. Leading restaurant brand, The Chopped Leaf, announced the addition of three new items and wrap offerings to their menu today.  Focusing on staying true to the brand's roots, these new chef-designed flavours took...

A new study from Truss Beverage Co. shows that heading into the holiday season consideration of cannabis beverages is at an all time high, with 87 per cent of legal-age Canadians now familiar with the format1. Gifting is high on the agenda this...

Restaurants Canada is urging the Government of Ontario to set up a dedicated taskforce to help foodservice businesses survive the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. On behalf of the province's foodservice sector, Restaurants Canada has sent a letter to...

Global-leading innovators across the world have been brought together under one business to optimize food production and contribute to a better yield of food supply to meet the ever-growing requirements of our hungry planet TELUS Agriculture...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into a project aimed at opening new markets for pulse-based proteins by increasing their functionality in high-value ingredients. Ingredion Inc., Ingredion Plant Based Protein Specialties...

If 2020 has taught Canadians one thing, it's that life is truly all about heart and soul. MadeGood Foods®, the leading allergy-friendly and nutrient rich granola snack creator, is celebrating the all-new original feature film from Disney and Pixar,...

With approximately 700,000 units sold so far in 2020, the Company's Fit Sodatm functional beverage is now to be carried in more than 100 HEB supermarkets in the state of Texas. Fit Sodatm is an all-natural functional beverage which is available in...

From a hot wing eating contest, to running a marathon, the pandemic forced BDO Canada employees to find new and creative ways to help those in their communities who need it most. The firm is pleased to share it raised 530,000 meals for FCC's annual...

As clean-label zero-calorie natural sweeteners continue to be attractive to consumers, SweeGen announced the expansion of its natural sweetener portfolio with the commercial production of Bestevia® Reb I, a next generation high-purity stevia...

Forget cinnamon, spice and everything nice. Leading restaurant brand, The Chopped Leaf, turns things up-a-notch while we head into the cooler, shorter days of fall. Focusing on innovating seasonal trends, their new chef-inspired limited time menu...

Today Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) and Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, announced further plans to eliminate food waste, support communities and expand their 35-year partnership across Canada, with Loblaw's commitment...

To help brands keep food and drink fresh in a natural and sustainable way, Blue California announced jointly with biotech innovator Conagen, the commercialization of Rosavel®, a next generation natural preservation solution with 98% high-purity...

GOOD TO GO, best known for their Keto-certified soft baked bars, are expanding their product line and launching their Savoury Nut & Seeds Bites nationwide this Fall. The Savoury Bites are available in four flavours: Zesty Pecan, Almond & Sea Salt,...

New research reveals that the organic food industry has much to celebrate. New August 2020 data shows that organic products sold in Canada now account for 3.2 per cent of all grocery sales. Canadian consumers are spending $6.9 billion annually on...

Canada's most popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fast, fresh eatery Osmow'stm officially declares October 15, 2020 as the country's first annual National Shawarma Day.  Shawarma is a tender, fragrant, boldly spiced and marinated meat with...

A majority of Canadians trust restaurants are doing a good job keeping them safe, according to a new Restaurants Canada survey. "Canadians have told us loud and clear that restaurants are doing a good job ensuring their health and safety, and are...

A brand-new partnership between the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Canada and top Canadian chefs and restaurants aims to offer an exciting culinary experience and fundraising opportunity to support Canadians living with MS. This fall, the MS...

BASF Agricultural Solutions has partnered with Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) Drive Away Hunger campaign to bring meals to those in their communities that need it most. BASF marks its first year of national partnership with a donation of 100,000 meals to...

Cavendish Farms' new Research Centre in New Annan, Prince Edward Island officially opened today with a ribbon cutting with Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and company officials. The $12.5 million facility, which is fully funded by...

Media Contact: Ronna Kelly, EDF, (510) 834-2563, [email protected] (SACRAMENTO, CA ? Sept. 15, 2020) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), NASA, the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and Google announced plans today to develop a new web application called...

Freshii Inc. ("Freshii" or the "Company") today announced the resignation of Neil Pasricha from the Company's Board of Directors. "Neil has been a valuable member of the Freshii Board of Directors and we thank him for his service to the company and...

The grocery industry's annual trade show and conference is going virtual with Grocery Innovations Canada LIVE @ HOME October 27, 28, 29, 2020! The inaugural GIC LIVE @ HOME recognizes the heart of innovation that is integral to grocery, and is the...

Restaurants Canada, the not-for-profit foodservice association representing over 30,000 members across Canada, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Todd Barclay as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective...

What does the next normal look like for Canada's restaurant industry? The 2020 Foodservice Facts Report released by Restaurants Canada sheds some light on this question.  "The greatest challenge our industry will face is the uncertainty that this...

Today, SweeGen announced its joint venture with the China Commercial Foreign Trade Group (CCFT) as the strategic partner to distribute Bestevia® next generation non-GMO zero-calorie stevia sweeteners through its extensive distribution channels in...

Conagen, a rapidly-growing Boston-based biotechnology firm, has established a novel and proprietary process for the scalable production of a non-GMO human milk oligosaccharide (HMO), an important nutritional compound only found in human milk. This...

Feed Ontario is extremely grateful to hear that Food Banks Canada was selected to disseminate quality surplus food throughout their established, national distribution system, in partnership with the food banking network across Canada. Thanks to their...

A new report from UFCW Canada, the country's leading advocate for agricultural workers, has called for urgent changes to protect the health, safety, and rights of tens of thousands of migrant agricultural workers who are essential to Canada's food...

Eve & Co Incorporated ("Eve & Co", "we", "us" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Natural MedCo Ltd. ("NMC"), has signed a supply agreement with Colio Estate Wines ("Colio"), one of Canada's leading wineries...

Sugar reduction solutions company SweeGen announced Food Standards Australia, New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed and approved Bestevia® Reb E stevia sweetener as a food additive, stated in Application A1183, published on July 28, 2020. Under the Food...