Date: Wed., June 11, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Hilton Toronto Airport and Suites
The CIFST Awards recognize the significant contributions of dedicated food science/food sector professionals working across Canada.
source: CIFST
Date: Thurs., May 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Location: Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, 3251 Plateau Blvd, Coquitlam, BC V3E 3B8
Hello Golf Enthusiasts and Food Industry Friends! BCFT is thrilled to invite you to our...
source: CIFST
Date: Tues., April 22, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Via Zoom
Join us for an end-of-term online networking event designed for the food science community! Whether you're a student, industry professional or simply passionate about food science, this is a great opportunity...
source: CIFST
As Canadians scour grocery store shelves for maple leaves amid the trade war with the U.S., some companies are changing their packaging to make their domestic roots more obvious.
source: St. Albert Gazette
Blueberry is a perennial shrub fruit tree belonging to the Ericaceae family. Blueberries are rich in vital nutrients, including vitamins, anthocyanins, phenolic acids and other bioactive compounds. These nutrients...
source: npj Science of Food via Nature
Parasitic weeds are ruthless freeloaders, stealing nutrients from crops and devastating harvests. But what if farmers could trick these invaders into self-destructing? Scientists at UC Riverside think they've found a way.
source: University of California - Riverside via EurekAlert!
With egg prices in the U.S. at record highs, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is now exploring the ways other countries produce eggs for potential solutions. The department may not have to look far: Just over the border, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada.
source: NPR
New research suggests converting the Australian dairy industry's whey waste into a valuable food product is more feasible than many realize, with significant potential for industry-wide change.
source: University of Adelaide via Phys.org
The Region of Durham said one in four households is experiencing food insecurity in Durham. To combat this problem, the region has a fund supports nonprofit organizations with up to $50,000 each, which have initiatives that promote solutions to improve food security.
source: Durham Post
Glistening bunches of kale and containers of plump berries often beckon to grocery store shoppers seeking fresh, healthy ingredients. But experts say that equally nutritious and sometimes planet-friendlier options can be found a few aisles away — in the frozen food...
source: The Washington Post
Food and flavor analysis can gain valuable insights through Proton-Transfer-Reaction Mass Spectrometry. To demonstrate its capabilities, the IONICON Applied Science Team conducted a laboratory study using a selection of food items, including...
source: AZO Materials
Two University of B.C. researchers have found that Canada is the slowest country at reporting H5N1 avian flu data to a global genome database, which they say could have implications as scientists track the mutations of the rapidly spreading virus.
source: CBC

Food fraud occurs when products that do not meet consumer...
source: University of Barcelona via Phys.org
Date: Thurs., May 29, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Various Wineries in Niagara Region
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Canada's renowned wine region, designed to combine relaxation, education and networking....
source: CIFST
Date: Thurs., May 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Centre Expo Terrebonne, 2475 boul. Des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC (J6X 4J9)
L'ICSTA Section Québec vous invite à la 34e édition du...
source: CIFST