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February 18, 2025

CIFST NEWS

Bouchées de savoir webinaire: Session #1 — Introduction à GS1 Canada

CIFST
Date: Wed., Feb. 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: Webinar

Au Canada, grâce à notre rôle unique de gestion communautaire, nous collaborons avec des chefs d'entreprise, des conseils sectoriels, des conseils consultatifs et des groupes de travail de l'industrie pour élaborer des normes, des lignes directrices et des solutions commerciales non exclusives. Read More

Knowledge Bites Webinar: Session #2 — Barcodes & Product Identification

CIFST
Date: Thurs., Feb. 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: Webinar

Barcodes are everywhere — from the food we buy, to the clothes we wear. This session will demystify barcodes by explaining why unique product identification is key when selling your product on a website, through a retailer or an online marketplace. Having an authentic barcode and necessary resources will help you navigate regulatory and trading requirements while ensuring you are in conformity with trading partners. Read More

CIFST Manitoba — Made in Manitoba 2025 — Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation

CIFST
Date: Thurs., Feb. 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, 1199 Plessis Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba

CIFST Manitoba invites you to our Made in Manitoba 2025 event. Join us for a plant tour, question and answer session, mini trivia game, pizza dinner and drinks! Read More

See our full speaker lineup: International Women's Day Event

CIFST
Date: Fri., March 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Maple Leaf ThinkFOOD! Centre. 6897 Financial Dr, Mississauga, ON L5N 0A8

Join CIFST for International Women's Day 2025 Empowerment Exchange. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Read More

Space is limited! CIFST Ontario Section: National Meat Training Centre Value-added Meats Short Course

CIFST
Date: Wed., March 19, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: University of Guelph — Meat Lab Department of Animal Biosciences

The Value-added Meat Short course is to provide information regarding the safe production of processed products. By developing the understanding of processed products, there is a greater potential for improving safe food practices and a higher quality product. Read More

Tables are going fast: CIFST Quebec Section: Suppliers' night 2025 — Exhibitors registration

CIFST
Date: Thurs., May 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Centre Expo Terrebonne, 2475, boul. des Entreprises, Terrebonne, J6X 4J9 QC

Le principe premier arrivé, premier servi, est appliqué. Les inscriptions sont traitées selon l'ordre d'arrivée du paiement ET de la réception du formulaire de Règlements signé tant pour les inscriptions que pour les commandites. Read More

INDUSTRY NEWS

Using smart technologies and artificial intelligence in food packaging can reduce food waste

McMaster University
Food insecurity affects over two billion people globally, leading to over 30% of food waste annually. Inefficiencies in production, distribution and consumption, along with outdated labeling systems, contribute to this issue. To address this, sustainable technologies like smart food-packaging innovations are needed, providing real-time quality monitoring. Read More

Technology key to improving Canada's food security

University of Guelph
Ahead of Canadian Agriculture Day, a University of Guelph agricultural leader says what's needed to make the country's food system stronger and more resilient is greater adoption of agriculture technology. Read More

Plant-based assessment: Headwinds harrowing, future begets optimism

The Food Institute
The plant-based food industry has made leaps in recent years to deliver higher-quality, better-tasting products; however, recent data suggests there's still much to be done before it can rest on its laurels. Read More

Researchers urge homeowners to stock their freezers after stunning results of new study: 'A bright spot'

The Cool Down
A team of researchers at The Ohio State University has some simple advice for homeowners: Load up your freezers. Not only does stashing your food like leftover pasta and brownies extend their life, but it also plays a huge role in keeping you from throwing out edible food. Read More

Growing algae to recycle nutrients and generate energy from food waste

Natural Science News
Researchers at the Third Institute of Oceanography, China, conducted a study to explore the feasibility of using microalgae to treat food waste filtrate, a process that could simultaneously address waste management challenges and recover valuable resources. Read More

Climate-affected produce is here to stay. Here's what it takes for consumers to embrace it

The Conversation
There is a huge marketing challenge if we want to reduce food waste outside of the "ugly" food movement — acceptance of climate-affected produce. Once-rejected produce has been rebranded as "wonky" in the U.K., "inglorious" in France, "naturally imperfect" in Canada or an "odd bunch" in Australia. Read More

Ozempic could change the future of poultry consumption

WATTPoultry
The concept of food-as-medicine is shifting as access to weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy expands. With this will come changes to the perception of what foods are considered healthy. Read More

Improving Quality through better measurement.

Promoted by Can-Am Instruments Ltd
Ensuring your product quality is essential and the best way to do that is with quality instruments. Representing Brookfield and HunterLab, Can-Am has been helping producers ensure the quality of their products. From yogurt to cookies, we have a solution for you. Learn More

Pancakes get a nutritional makeover

Washington State University via ScienceBlog
Forget the refined flour, the empty calories. Imagine a pancake, fluffy and delicious, that's actually good for you. That's the vision driving food scientists at Washington State University, who are on a mission to revamp this breakfast staple by incorporating whole grains. Read More

7 key food trends for 2025 forecasted by Instacart purchasing data

The Roanoke Times
Instacart shared its anticipated food and grocery trends for 2025. To develop this forecast, Instacart analyzed its purchase data from 2024 to uncover standout insights about how people filled their carts with items that trended across pop culture and social media over the past year. Read More

LABPLAS Sampling Products—Now on Amazon Canada!

Promoted by LABPLAS
Ensure food safety with quality and cost-effective sampling solutions. LABPLAS sterile products are now available on Amazon Canada, giving you local access to trusted tools for your industry. Simplify procurement and avoid rising import costs— order today!

How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science

Boston Herald
Scientists say they've cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg. Researchers cooked hundreds of eggs and used math to tackle this runny conundrum. Read More

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