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By 2040, the global conventional meat supply will drop by more than 33%, with new vegan meat alternatives and cultured meat replacing classic meat products. Social media is playing a role in the category disruption being created by plant-based brands such as Impossible Foods and Beyond Meats. Category disruptions are frequent: e-cigarettes …
January, 2020
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20 January
Toonies for Tummies Starts January 29th!
One toonie. That’s all it takes to fill a tummy with a healthy meal. It’s for that reason our annual Toonies for Tummies fundraising campaign has been so successful in making a difference in the lives of children across Canada. Toonies for Tummies provides healthy breakfasts and/or mid-morning meals to …
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17 January
Investor interest suggests cell-based meat is approaching scalability, says GlobalData
Increased investor interest in cell-based meat companies suggests this lab-produced phenomenon may soon become a commercial reality, says GlobalData. Backing for Mosa Meat of the Netherlands and US-based New Age Meats in the last few days should help these companies become viable businesses. Andy Coyne, Food Correspondent at GlobalData, says: …
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13 January
New Meatless Farm Co. research reveals that majority of Canadians understand the harmful impact of red meat, but indicate barriers to reducing consumption
Research finds that 43 per cent of Canadians would be more likely to adopt plant-based alternatives if environmental impact was better understood TORONTO, January 13, 2019 – Canadians claim to understand the environmental impact of eating red meat, but new research shows they are not all walking the talk. Today, The …
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10 January
Food Taipei Trade Show 2020 – Pre-Show Press Conference Vancouver
Representatives from Canadian food importers and agricultural industries will be able to get an early insight into what to expect at Food Taipei 2020 (June 17-20, 2020). As well as an introduction to what they can expect from the exhibition, they will be briefed on the highlights from last year’s …
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8 January
Well•Pict is heading South for the Winter to GOPEX 2020!
Showcasing Now Available Organics from Florida Watsonville, CA (January 6, 2020) – Well•Pict Berries now ships premium, proprietary organic strawberries from Florida, extending to a 12-month supply for their organic strawberry program. Well•Pict’s berries are bred by traditional cross-pollination for superior flavor, size, color, and shine. Well•Pict Berries is excited to …
December, 2019
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19 December
Plant-Based Foods of Canada Partners with the Plant Based Foods Association to Offer Certification for Plant-Based Claims in CanadaPlant-Based Claims in Canada
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 18, 2019 /CNW/ – Plant-Based Foods of Canada (PBFC) is pleased to announce that the Certified Plant-Based program is now available to companies in Canada. As the exclusive licensing agent for plant-based products, we look forward to working with the innovative companies who are bringing more plant-based …
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18 December
Mountain Waffles now available across Canada
Mountain Waffle Co. makes the highest quality Liege Belgian waffles in the greatest variety of sizes, flavors and packaging types in the industry. Our waffles are made with all-natural ingredients, non-GMO flour, rBST free milk and butter, whole Belgian pearl sugar, pure Canadian maple syrup and Belgian dark chocolate. Produced …
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18 December
EXCITING NEWS FROM MOUNTAIN WAFFLE CO.!
After exhibiting at 24 trade shows in the past year, we’re delighted to have made so many new friends who tasted our best in class Belgian waffles recently, including you! We started simply, 8 years ago, with a little waffle shop in Steamboat Springs, quickly grew to ski resorts in …
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16 December
Foothills Creamery Acquires Screamin Brothers
December 13, 2019 Alex Kubinski akubinski@foothillscreamery.com RE: Foothills Creamery Acquires Screamin Brothers Foothills Creamery is now the proud producer of coconut milk frozen treat and local success story, Screamin Brothers. Screamin Brothers is a premium frozen treat that is made from organic coconut milk. Using only wholesome ingredients, Screamin Brothers …