CHARLEBOIS: Feds still think food industry ends at the farmgate

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Columnists Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo by Postmedia file With the pomp of the opening ceremonies behind us, Canada’s 45th Parliament is finally...

A global call for conscious consumption

Heramba Nath (herambanath2222@gmail.com) Every day, across the world, an alarming number of people fall ill after consuming food that has been contaminated or handled improperly. It is estimated that nearly one in ten individuals globally suffers...

The food and beverage recalls in May 2025

It probably seems like every day you're reading a new headline about a recalled food item—be it onions on McDonald's hamburgers, baby carrots, or Boar's Head cold cuts. You're not imagining that influx. According to a February 2025 report from the...

New beverage launches: Lavazza, Jack Daniel’s and more

Innovation moves fast in the beverage industry. Keeping up to speed with the latest creations is crucial to staying aware, agile and competitive in the sector. Some beverage innovators are riding the wave of today’s top consumer trends: others are...

Kalamazoo beverage distributor boosts wine portfolio with latest acquisition

Michigan distributor Imperial Beverage Company has acquired the wine division of Carmela Foods Distributing Inc., adding more than 1,500 wine products to its portfolio. Effective June 2, Kalamazoo-based Imperial Beverage will take over...

Refresco acquires Norwegian beverage manufacturer

Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider, today announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire Telemark Kildevann Holding AS (TKV), a Norwegian beverage manufacturer. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval....

International Beverage launches Thailand's first single malt whisky

International Beverage has announced the global launch of Prakaan, Thailand’s first premium single malt whisky, following its entry into domestic and Asian markets last year. It will debut with a range of three single malts in The Tribura Series,...

Hidkal dam water sought for beverage industries: Minister Patil

AFIA Board Advocates for Animal Food Industry Issues on Capitol Hill, Installs New Leadership

Leigh Ann Sayen (right) passes the gavel to newly installed AFIA Board Chair Dan Meagher (left). ARLINGTON, Va. – May 28, 2025 – The American Feed Industry Association’s (AFIA) Board of Directors concluded its annual spring meeting in Washington,...

Study suggests food industry messaging should take cues from anti-tobacco success

Concept illustration of highly-processed food advertising. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with ChatGPT Study: Adapting anti-tobacco messages to ultraprocessed foods: Message framing’s impact on attitudes toward the food industry Researchers have...

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Unveils the Ultimate Premium All-Inclusive Experience

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invites travelers to escape the ordinary and indulge in the extraordinary with the launch of its new Premium All Inclusive offering—a thoughtfully curated experience designed to transform every moment of a...

Get a major beverage upgrade with African+Eastern’s online shop

Sponsored: Online shopping never felt better… African+Eastern has launched its brand-new online shopping site, AfricanEasternOnline.com, along with a sleek mobile app now available on the App Store and Google Play — and your weekend plans just got...

We tried Made In’s first-ever grill—and it might be the perfect backyard upgrade

We’re on a fast course toward outdoor cooking season, which means new gear from top culinary brands across the board. Among them is Made In, the Texas company behind some genuinely cool cooking equipment. When we heard a new grill was in the works...

An expert’s tips for the sweet and spicy drink of the summer

If you’ve been following food and drink trends, you’ll certainly have come across the term “swicy.” The combination of sweet and spicy is everywhere this year, including in cocktails, where drinks like the spicy mango margarita have been taking...

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans faring well, despite Coke and Pepsi boycotts

Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) ended the January-March quarter with net sales of Rs4.65 billion, barely 1% higher than the same period last year – but crucially, not lower. In an environment where Coca-Cola Pakistan and bottler...

New Flavors Await: Dive Into Animal Kingdom's Latest Delicacies

Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom can indulge in over 10 new delicious food and beverage offerings, now available at several locations around the theme park. What’s On The Menu: Disney Eats has announced on Instagram several new food and...

TV presenter to host celebration of north east’s food and drink industry

TV presenter Chris Bavin has been revealed as the host for the food and drink industry’s annual celebration of innovation and achievement. Chris will host the 2025 North East Scotland Food and Drink Awards at Meldrum House Country Hotel on...

Church to host Pentecost service

WARREN — The First Presbyterian Church of Warren, Mahoning Avenue, will host a Pentecost Service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Greg Gillespie said because Easter was late this year, Pentecost also is late because it is celebrated 50 days after Easter....

A community seeking solutions

Staff photo / Bob Coupland Marcel McDaniel with Freedom Bloc speaks at a recent community event at Grace AME Church on addressing community safety and making changes in communities to benefit families. Various speakers shared ideas and ways that...

5-star Uber ride includes cold beverage and a hot meal

As a passenger in an Uber, you hope your driver is safe and the vehicle is clean. But from previous experience, many people have learned that it's best not to walk in with any expectations. That's a life rule that can get you out of many...