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food & beverage engineering and maintenece
News
March 6, 2024  

Redpath Sugar increases production capacity to meet growing demand

Redpath Sugar will expand its Toronto cane sugar refinery as

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March 6, 2024  

Nestle moves to lower carbon alternatives for shipping

Working with three of the world’s largest shipping companies,

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March 6, 2024  

B.C. invests $2M to fuel growth in F&B manufacturing

The  government of B.C. is contributing as much as

News
March 6, 2024  

Natural Products Canada boosts bioeconomy with latest investment

Natural Products Canada (NPC) invests $1.1 million in 11

Feature
March 6, 2024  

The driving force behind Canada’s manufacturing future

Youth in food and beverage manufacturing

News
February 7, 2024  

Peter Selders succeeds Matthias Altendorf as Endress+Hauser CEO

Dr. Peter Selders takes over as CEO of Endress+Hauser.

News
February 7, 2024  

New study finds microplastics in several protein foods

A new study led by researchers at Ocean Conservancy

Feature
February 7, 2024  

What are the benefits of steam sterilization in food processing?

Failing to clean products and equipment properly could endanger

Feature
January 16, 2024  

Valve actuators built for longevity

In food, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, and chemical plants, processors often operate around the clock to produce chemicals, paints, resins, lubricants, ingredients, and other raw materials.

News
January 3, 2024  

Tim Hortons celebrates 60th anniversary

New cups, donut and Timbit boxes, and other packaging with a Tims 60th anniversary logo are being rolled out now to Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada.

News
January 3, 2024  

J.M. Smucker completes the sale of fermented condiment brands in Canada to TreeHouse Foods

The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $20 million USD, subject to a working capital adjustment.

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January 3, 2024  

Odd Burger secures second line of credit

The company will use the second credit facility to accelerate the growth of its consumer-packaged goods line which launched in September 2023.

News
January 3, 2024  

St-Méthode Bakery partners with Swander Pace Capital, CDPQ, and Roynat

Located in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Québec, BSM will continue to supply customers throughout Québec and other markets from its flagship bakery in Adstock.

News
January 3, 2024  

Company issues national recall for hypoallergenic infant formula

It says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating, which could lead to the recall of other products.

News
January 3, 2024  

Loblaw Companies enters into automatic share purchase plan

Loblaw Companies Limited has entered an automatic share purchase

News
December 19, 2023  

Redpath Sugar increases production capacity to meet growing demand

Process improvements boost the Toronto Refinery’s sugar supply by 65,000 metric tonnes.

News
December 11, 2023  

Farm Management Canada announces program to help with maintenance and leadership

The program takes place over six weeks through virtual learning and a 3-day in-person residency.

News
December 6, 2023  

Wild salmon conservation group raises concerns about fish dying needlessly due to machinery

Much of the blame likely lays with a high-pressure spraying process farm operators are using to clear lice and other parasites off farmed salmon, according to analysts.

News
December 6, 2023  

Commercial Bakeries names new CEO

Phil Fusco, Anthony Fusco Jr., and Joe Fusco will continue to remain involved with Commercial Bakeries over the next year to support the transition.

News
December 6, 2023  

Production Lareault to remain in Que. following business transfer

New owners Antoine Casimir and Andrea Borodenko have acquired the Lavaltrie company and plan to keep it in Que.

News
December 6, 2023  

Que. pork farmers affected by ‘perfect storm’, creating economic hardships

Quebec farmers, who bargain collectively with the companies that slaughter and process hogs, have had to accept prices that see them lose between $15 to $20 per animal they produce.

News
November 27, 2023  

No Frills workers at 17 Ontario stores ratify deal with wage gains, full time jobs

TORONTO – No Frills workers at 17 stores in

News
November 26, 2023  

Canada needs to put an end to polluting plastic: group

Carl Duivenvoorden’s pet peeve is bottled water. The sustainability

Feature
November 20, 2023  

Panel – How automation, robotics, and AI are transforming food manufacturing

At MRO and Food and Beverage Engineering and Maintenance

News
November 17, 2023  

Festo names management board chairman

Thomas Böck, has been appointed as head of the

News
November 10, 2023  

Milk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA says

The tiny, half-pint cartons of milk served with millions

News
November 9, 2023  

An industrial robot crushed a worker to death at a vegetable packing plant in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – An industrial robot grabbed

Feature
November 8, 2023  

How Preferred Popcorn improved uptime and compliance with a preventive maintenance program

At MRO and Food and Beverage Engineering and Maintenance

News
November 1, 2023  

Refrigerated containers to help group distribute food

Thunder Bay, Ont. – Thunder Bay’s Regional Food Distribution

News
November 1, 2023  

New organic rules announced by USDA tighten restrictions on livestock and poultry producers

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Livestock and poultry producers