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Ottawa still thinks the food industry ends at the farmgate
Canadian Grocer
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May 29, 2025
If agri-food is to become a top-tier policy priority, the Agriculture Minister must assert a leadership role, writes Sylvain Charlebois. With the pomp of the opening ceremonies behind us, Canada’s 45th Parliament is finally getting to work. A new...
Kerry Group and the Monell Chemical Senses Center honour Stephen Manheimer’s contributions to the food industry
Food and Drink Technology
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May 29, 2025
Stephen Manheimer. Photo credit: Tommy Leonardi. Share this page The Stephen Manheimer Scholarship in Flavor Science has been established by Kerry Group and the Monell Chemical Senses Centre to recognise the important contributions Stephen...
CHARLEBOIS: Feds still think food industry ends at the farmgate
Toronto Sun
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May 29, 2025
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...
AI at the dinner table: How smart tech is reshaping the future of food
CIO
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June 3, 2025
From farm to fork, the global food and beverage industry is undergoing a transformation — one that’s not being driven by chefs or marketers alone, but by AI-powered systems behind the scenes. AI is no longer a futuristic concept for food giants....
AFIA Board Advocates for Animal Food Industry Issues on Capitol Hill, Installs New Leadership
Grainnet
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May 28, 2025
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
University of Michigan News
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May 28, 2025
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...
Innovative Beverage Management: Integrating Advanced Technologies in Hospitality
TechBullion
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May 31, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email The hospitality industry is no stranger to innovation, but in recent years, technological integration has leaped forward, particularly in beverage management. With increasing competition, razor-thin margins, and...
Q&A: From humble beginnings to halal industry leader
MRO Magazine
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Ontario-based Amir Quality Meats’ story is that of a family’s dedication to quality, tradition, and community. As one of Canada’s largest independent processors and distributors of Zabiha Halal meats, the company has grown from a small butcher...
Americans have an appetite for taking on big food producers
The Times
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In America, a bipartisan backlash against Big Food is gaining pace. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary, has become a vocal critic of the ultra-processed food (UPF) that he believes is “poisoning” the American people and which makes up about...
Tapioca: Nutritional advantage or risk?
Graphic
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June 3, 2025
Afia Asamoah-Duku & Dr Rebecca K. Steele-Dadzie Opinion Jun - 03 - 2025 , 09:57 5 minutes read Tapioca is originally an Asian name for cassava. In Ghana and other countries, however, tapioca refers to a type of starchy food made from the cassava...
Red Bull heir moves $1.1bn stake to Geneva trust firm
Bangkok Post
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June 3, 2025
PUBLISHED : 3 Jun 2025 at 19:06 NEW YORK -- When an Austrian marketer and a Thai businessman decided to launch Red Bull to the world, they settled on a simple ownership structure: each would own 49% of the venture. Chalerm Yoovidhya, a son of the...
Doritos, M&Ms Could Be Forced to Include Warning Labels in Texas
Insurance Journal
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June 3, 2025
A Texas bill on the verge of becoming law would require labels on packaged food from Skittles to Mountain Dew that warn about ingredients “not recommended for human consumption” by other countries. Texas Senate Bill 25, backed by Secretary of...
ThaiBev launches Prakaan single malt whisky in global markets
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 3, 2025
EU – International Beverage, the global arm of ThaiBev Group, has announced the international launch of Prakaan, Thailand’s first premium single malt whisky. This move follows its initial debut across domestic and select Asian markets in 2023. The...
RFK Jr. to make major change to beloved food items including M&M's and Doritos
The Mirror US
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June 3, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr has backed a new Texas food bill that targets snack favorites such as Doritos, Skittles, M&M’s and Mountain Dew. The bill would see a warning message to consumers placed on the packaging of some of the nation's favourite...
Spanish locals don't drink sangria and enjoy these six beverages instead
Devon Live
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June 3, 2025
While sangria is often the go-to drink for tourists visiting Spain, locals have a different preference when it comes to their beverage of choice. The classic punch typically consists of white or red wine, chopped fruit, and a sweetener like sugar....
Meala FoodTech and dsm-firmenich Launch Vertis PB Pea, A Plant-Based Meat Alternative
Green Prophet
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June 3, 2025
Vertis pea protein team In a strategic move set to reshape the plant-based protein landscape, Meala FoodTech has partnered with dsm-firmenich to launch Vertis PB Pea, a biotechnology-derived, multifunctional pea protein texturizer designed to...
Halfday iced tea rebrands to spotlight gut health and taste
FoodNavigator-USA
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As the better-for-you beverage space becomes more crowded, prebiotic iced tea brand Halfday is standing out with a refreshed brand identity that brings prebiotic benefits and flavor to the forefront, according to Co-founder Michael Lombardo in...
Doritos and Other Snack Foods Could Soon Carry Warning Labels in Texas
Newsweek
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June 3, 2025
A Texas bill aimed at requiring warning labels on packaged foods containing certain additives, including popular snacks like Doritos and M&Ms, has advanced to the governor's desk after being passed by the state legislature. Newsweek contacted...
Is red meat bad for your heart? It depends who’s paid for the study
The Times
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Is eating red meat bad for your heart? According to a review of the evidence, the answer you get from a scientist will probably depend on who paid for their research. The debate over red meat and cardiovascular health has rumbled on for decades....
Coffee helps women age more healthily, 30-year study suggests
Heart Radio
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3 June 2025, 09:41 | Updated: 3 June 2025, 12:55 For many a cup of coffee or two is necessary to get through the morning, but research suggests the caffeinated beverage could also help women age more healthily. A study which followed almost 50,000...