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View ArticleRecipe to Retail: What do grocers want from brands?
Competition is fierce among Canada’s food retailers, and they have a long list of priorities and challenges. By understanding what grocers want, brands can ensure they tick all the boxes, motivating...
View ArticleSustainable Change: Lost in translation
Felix Frankfurter, the 20th century U.S. Supreme Court Justice, famously said, “Life is a matter of semantics because words are the tools with which we work…everything depends on our understanding of...
View ArticleFocus on Food Safety: Effective QA tactics are key to reducing waste
Throughout the industry, there are conversations about food waste reduction as part of the food processing sector’s commitment to environment, social responsibility, and climate change. At the...
View ArticleRegulatory Affairs: Good vs. bad
The eternal battle between good and bad foods has seen the teeter shift recently in Canada with the publication of final rules on front of package (FOP) nutrition labelling. Products entering the...
View ArticlePackaging: Bio-based, biodegradable, or compostable?
With Canada and other countries around the world banning single-use plastics, environmentally friendly options are on the rise. However, you may be confused by the numerous terminologies and types...
View ArticleSustainable Change: Turning risks into opportunities
In the world of risk management, there are two broad categories of risk: positive and negative. Naturally, positive risks are considered opportunities, and negatives are regarded as threats. Often, the...
View ArticleFocus on Food Safety: Best practices for best before dates
Reducing food waste is top of mind for many consumers. Whether for environmental concerns or cost control, avoiding food waste at the consumer level often focuses on best before dates (BBDs). Consumers...
View ArticleFood Law: Health Canada proposes a new pre-market submission process for...
Health Canada is proposing a new pre-market submission process for supplemented foods. Once finalized, this guidance will support the addition of new food categories and new ingredients to the...
View ArticleBest cybersecurity practices for the food supply sector
The food processing industry is Canada’s largest manufacturing industry in most provinces and the second largest manufacturing industry in terms of value of production with sales of goods manufactured...
View ArticleRecipe to Retail: Why French matters
Every day I come across food brands sold in Canada without French on their packaging. It’s not only illegal, but also a missed opportunity. Here’s why. In today’s highly competitive market, sales can...
View ArticleFocus on Food Safety: Making sense of big data in food safety
You can’t control what you can’t measure” is an adage. Whether quoted from Peter Drucker or W. Edwards Deming, the principle is sound. Food safety and quality managers need to integrate controls into...
View ArticleRegulatory Affairs: 25 years and counting
I have been writing this column for 25 years. One of my first articles was about the creation of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in April 1997. Happy 26th anniversary, CFIA! The creation of...
View ArticlePackaging: Sustainability takes centre stage for a sweet future in...
The confectionery industry is highly competitive, and product differentiation through packaging is essential to attract and retain customers. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend...
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Not screaming for ice cream?
Ice cream, widely regarded as a beloved treat for the masses, is experiencing a steady decline in demand within the Canadian market. Although retail ice cream sales are on the rise, the overall demand,...
View ArticleFocus on Food Safety: New Listeria policy is more user-friendly for...
Health Canada has updated its “Policy on Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods.” The new policy replaces the 2011 version and will come into effect on October 1, 2023. The updated policy, while...
View ArticleFood Law: Reflecting on 25 years of food law in Canada
This spring marks the 26th anniversary of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the 20th anniversary of this Food Law column. So, this is a good time to reflect on how our food law regime has...
View ArticleInnovation Insights: Six applications of automation, robotics, and AI in Canada
The Canadian food and beverage sector is embracing the age of automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the industry. From innovative products to improved supply chain...
View ArticleRecipe to Retail: Food safety culture is a no-brainer
No food business leader wants to wake up to the nightmare of a product recall. The toll of lost sales, business disruption, legal costs, administrative expenses, penalties, and damaged reputation can...
View ArticleFocus on Food Safety: Novel foods take novel food safety approaches
Animal agriculture has a mixed reputation for sustainability and climate impact, prompting many organizations to look at novel practices to meet consumer demands. Using cell culture-based meat and...
View ArticleRegulatory Affairs: The grey zone of food labelling for e-commerce
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently shared the results of a consultation process about voluntary guidelines for foods sold through e-commerce. This consultation was conducted in...
View ArticleInnovation Insights: Collaboration and creativity can help processors reduce...
Food loss and waste is a pervasive problem, occurring throughout the Canadian food supply chain. As a result, all stakeholders have a responsibility to tackle food waste in their operations. For...
View ArticlePackaging: Edible cannabis packaging considerations
The Canadian Cannabis Regulations were amended to include regulatory framework for edible cannabis in October 2019. Edible cannabis is intended to be consumed in the same manner as food. Edibles have...
View ArticleFocus on Food Safety: Aspartame and cancer ‘risk’
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has deemed aspartame as a “possible carcinogen”. This is a concern for manufacturers formulating with this popular non-caloric sweetener. When a...
View ArticleFood Law: The packaging dilemma
The Government of Canada has taken action towards reducing plastic pollution through its Zero Plastic Waste Agenda. While the goal of reducing plastic pollution is important, requirements impacting...
View ArticleInnovation Insights: Canada in unique position to capitalize on the...
Cellular food technology has the potential to dramatically alter how we produce, purchase, and consume food, while offering enormous financial opportunities to Canadian producers and exporters. Also...
View ArticleRecipe to Retail: Little-known facts about protein
Protein remains high on the list of consumers’ preferred claims. Thousands of food products are also touting protein content. Protein is a complex nutrient that few people understand. It’s not as...
View ArticleFocus on Food Safety: Uncovering the import inspection process
More than 30 energy drink brands have been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for a range of non-compliance, including exceeding the limit of permitted caffeine, not having...
View ArticleInnovation Insights: Technology is transforming traceability and transparency...
Concerns over counterfeiting and labelling claims have led Canada’s seafood and fisheries sector to provide greater transparency and traceability into their supply chains. New technology has emerged to...
View ArticleRegulatory Affairs: Where’s the meat?
In October, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) updated its guidance for simulated meat and poultry products after more than 40 years. The rules governing simulated meat and poultry products are...
View ArticlePackaging: Here are some plant-based options for you
Plant-based or bio-based packaging uses organic plant sources to make packaging material. The use of a renewable resource is a good alternative to non-renewable petroleum-based packaging, as...
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