News by subject: FOOD/COOKING

Farm Management Canada's flagship Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx) is taking place this year from November 22-24, 2022, in the beautiful mountain village of Canmore, Alberta. AgEx is the only Conference in Canada dedicated to bringing...

Explore the exciting world of pollinators with TVOkids Original Leo's Pollinators starting today (Friday, April 22, 2022) on TVOkids, TVOkids.com, YouTube and smart TV services like Roku and Apple TV. This new outdoor science adventure series...

Two trailblazing women, whose companies operate at different points of the food supply chain, are partnering to offer new, innovative plant-based food products through a project co-invested in by Protein Industries Canada. Prairie Fava, the leading...

Blender Bites Ltd. (the "Company", "Blender Bites" or "Blender"), , a Canadian company that develops and markets a line of organic and plant-based pre-portioned frozen functional foods, is excited to announce that the Eastern Region Canadian club...

Toronto Taste presented by The Daniels Corporation, welcomes the return of the city's premier culinary event and largest prix fixe dinner on Sunday, June 12 at the historic Evergreen Brickworks. Fifty of the most celebrated culinary and cocktail...

Prairie Fava and Big Mountain Foods, with the support of Protein Industries Canada, will announce a project to create a new line of fava-based food products for consumers and the restaurant industry. The project will be produced in the first-ever...

Affinor Growers Inc. ("Affinor" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has shipped its second order of vertically grown, vine ripened, Delizzimo strawberries to Four Seasons Farm at the global tourist attraction, Granville Island Public...

Blender Bites Ltd. (the "Company", "Blender Bites" or "Blender"), , a Canadian company involved in the development and marketing of a line of premium, organic and plant-based pre-portioned frozen functional foods, is pleased to announce that the...

Dickey's Barbecue Pit announced today that the world's biggest barbecue concept is set to open its first Canada location in Edmonton on April 21, 2022. This location is owned by local entrepreneurs and husband and wife duo, Mohammed Hussain and...

April 20, also known as 420, is recognized as a day of paramount celebration for cannabis enthusiasts around the world. Sharing that love of the plant, Four Fathers Brewing Co., located in Cambridge, Ontario, is excited to announce the release of its...

FED, a locally owned company that delivers dietitian-designed ready-made meals, has just announced their expansion across B.C. Now residents in B.C.'s major cities can order customized, nutritious meals to their door. Operating in the Lower Mainland...

According to a research report "Precision Farming Market with COVID-19 Impact Analysis by Technology (Guidance, Remote Sensing and Variable Rate Technology), Offering, Application, and Region (Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Rest of the World) -...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project to grow the plant-based foods ecosystem in Atlantic Canada. The project will see the Eastern Canada Oilseed Development Alliance (ECODA) work with Dalhousie University and the University of...

According to MarketsandMarkets, the global collagen market size was estimated to be valued at USD 4.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 5.3 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 5.4% in terms of value. Biotechnological advancements have...

A study on the fate of the planet, conducted by Tero finds one-in-five Canadians feel the planet is too far gone and their personal actions will not make a difference. That number is much higher among younger adults (31%) than those 55-plus (13%)....

Manitoba Harvest the world's leading hemp foods brand, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. , debuts their innovative Hemp+ Matcha and Hemp+ Supergreens powders exclusively at 300 plus Whole Foods Market locations nationwide, landing...

Canada's plant-based food and ingredients sector is evolving as it grows to meet the increasing global demand for protein. To ensure that evolution is matched by a modern and supportive regulatory system, Protein Industries Canada is partnering with...

Alberta Innovates and SVG Ventures|THRIVE (THRIVE), with support from PrairiesCan, are announcing the THRIVE Academy, a new pre-accelerator in Alberta, to support entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, early-stage startups and spin-outs in the...

Sweegen expanded its Signature stevia footprint in Latin America after Colombia approved its stevia sweeteners made by bioconversion, a method producing clean and non-GMO ingredients. Sweegen's rebaudiosides E and I will now join the already approved...

Restaurants Canada, the not-for-profit foodservice association representing over 30,000 members across Canada, today announced the election of Mike Yasinski, President, Rally Social Room as the new Chair of the Board of Directors at their Annual...

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. CEO Laura Rea Dickey announced today that the world's largest barbecue concept has signed a franchise agreement with operators Anand Desai and Sharmistha Ghosh to bring the brand's Legit. Texas. Barbecue.tm to...

The Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP) has announced new support to bolster its venture funding model and provide even more value to agtech startups looking to establish in Canada, with Ag Capital Canada joining its Investment Committee....

Through the eyes of people with real, lived experience and with the help of artificial intelligence insights, TVO's The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka invites Ontarians to explore the issues that affect them the most. The innovative, solutions-based...

This April, Canada's leading voice for the foodservice industry, Restaurants Canada is asking businesses and consumers to participate in a #DineInDoOver. Serving as an industry revival effort, the campaign encourages consumers and businesses across...

The Canadian-based company, Booster Juice, is holding a fundraising campaign until March 31, 2022, looking to generate $200,000 in donations to support those affected by the war in Ukraine. Booster Juice locations across Canada are currently...

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW Canada) commends the federal New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Government of Canada for working together on a historic Supply and Confidence Agreement that makes significant progress on issues that...

AM FRESH Group and RIO BLANCO combine forces to establish TERRAMARA FRESH, a joint venture powerhouse of innovative table grape varieties and sustainable farming. For over 30 years, RIO BLANCO ? through its TERRAMARA investment ? has thrived as a...

Food and beverages brands get two more tools for their sugar reduction toolkits as Conagen announced the successful scale-up production of two new high-intensity sweeteners, thaumatin I and thaumatin II. The development will expand commercial partner...

A chef's process for creating new and delicious dishes ? the research and development of a menu ? is not often a part of the restaurant guest's experience. At R+D Kitchen by White Spot, a brand-new concept to launch at The Amazing Brentwood this...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into a project between Oat Canada, a rapidly growing oat-based food and beverage company, and Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients. This $4.1 million project will see the...

Plant Veda Foods Ltd. (XFRA:A3CS6B) (the "Company" or "Plant Veda"), an award-winning dairy-alternative food manufacturer, attended the Naturals Products Expo West in California from March 8 to March 12. The Company was selected by the government...

A group of 26 grocery chains, seafood industry stakeholders and experts are calling on the federal government to commit to a timeline and plan to fulfill its mandate to implement boat-to-plate traceability for seafood in Canada. This comes at a...

Freshii, one of North America's leading health and wellness companies, is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of Freshii Tacos! Freshii is known for its affordable, fresh and healthy eats, and Freshii Tacos are the perfect harmony of...

ELSE NUTRITION HOLDINGS INC.  (BABY) (BABYF) (0YL.F) ("Else" or the "Company") the Plant-Based baby, toddler and children nutrition company, is pleased to announce that is it set to launch Elsetm Toddler Omega complete & balanced nutrition drink in...

Protein Industries Canada, along with Oat Canada and Roquette, will be announcing a project that will see the development of novel oat ingredients and nutritionally superior oat-based food and beverage products. The announcement will take place on...

Protein Industries Canada and a consortium of partners, including More Than Protein Ingredients Ltd., Quantum Mechanical Technology Inc. and Hamman Ag Research Inc., are announcing a project to create one of the most functional plant protein...

Stonewall Kitchen announced today that TA Associates ("TA"), a leading global growth private equity firm, has invested in the company alongside the management team. Working together, TA and Stonewall Kitchen intend to continue the company's...

The world's top wine producers are responding to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine in an innovative way. Crurated, the...

Billy Goat Brands Ltd. ("GOAT" or the "Company") (FRA: 26B), a venture capital platform focused on identifying, sponsoring and incubating environmental, social and governance ("ESG") focused companies in the ocean economy, is pleased to announce...

EnWave Corporation ("EnWave", or the "Company") announced today Moon Cheese®, the brand known for 100% real cheese snacks, is introducing its newest innovation, Moon Cheese® Crunchy Cheese Sticks, at this year's Natural Products Expo West, taking...

Rodney Strong Wine Estates, one of Sonoma County's essential wineries, first established in 1959, announced that Justin Seidenfeld has been named Senior Vice President of Winemaking and Winegrowing. Justin is the fourth head winemaker in the long...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a co-investment into the second phase of Canada's National Index on Agri-Food Performance, alongside lead partners Pulse Canada and the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of...

Sensegen,  southern California's new taste, smell, and beauty business, enters the ingredient market as the first 100% biotechnology-based solution provider serving these markets. Emerging as The Science of Good Sensetm, Sensegen's brand launch marks...

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Inc. ("Swiss Water" or "the company") is proud to announce that it is now working with Bay Area-based Peet's Coffee to help meet a steadily growing preference for chemical-free coffee decaffeination processes....

Today Protein Industries Canada announced a project to address the challenges related to raising deployable capital in Canada's plant-based food sector, making it easier for plant-based food and ingredient processors to access such funds. This...

Dog Child, a Canadian pet food company dedicated to helping pet parents cook nutrient rich meals at home, is honoured to have been chosen by Leap Venture Studio as part of its 2022 pet care accelerator program. The Toronto based company is taking...

Freshii Inc. , the fast-growing health and wellness brand, will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 financial results on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Matthew Corrin,...

A new survey of Canadians in time for Valentine's Day puts Cupid's lens on one of Canada's staple foods and the lengths people will go to protect their love of pasta. The survey, a poll of 1,505 Canadians by Italpasta reveals more than half of...

Here's some good news. Vancouver's largest health food and supplement store Body Energy Club (BEC) is launching a new sustainable grab-and-go shopping initiative to reduce its environmental impact, moving toward a zero-waste future. This initiative...

Sweegen, a pioneer in wellness ingredient technologies and innovations, announced today the commercialization of its newest advancement in sweetness, the high-intensity sweetener brazzein. Starting this month, food and beverage brands seeking new...