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April 30, 2024

CIFST NEWS

Knowledge Bites Webinar — AI in Food & Beverage: The Revolution is Here

CIFST
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: Webinar

Amidst labour shortage trends, food manufacturers stand to benefit from a people-focused approach to AI that transforms food production in a way that amplifies, augments, empowers and enhances human performance. Read More

First Annual CIFST Wine Tour

CIFST
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Various Wineries in Niagara Region

This event is a great opportunity for you to experience Canada's renowned wine region by attending CIFST's inaugural wine tour. Picture yourself setting off from Mississauga on a comfortable motorcoach, eagerly anticipating the serene landscapes of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Read More

2024 BCFT Annual Golf Tournament & Banquet

CIFST
Date: Wednesday , June 26, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Guildford Golf & Country Club 7929 152 Street Surrey, BC V3S 3M5

Join us for another fun filled day of golfing at BCFT's annual tournament and banquet on June 26th at the Guildford Golf & Country Club. Whether a seasoned pro or a first time golfer the Texas Scramble/Best Ball format allows for all members of your group to enjoy a day on the golf course where all golfers are hitting a ball from the best place after every shot. Read More

INDUSTRY NEWS

Old MacDonald had a drone: Inside farming's tech boom

The Walrus
The MacLellans can pinpoint the moment their farm in Kensington, Prince Edward Island, underwent a significant change: spring 2009. That's when the family tractors were outfitted with GPS. "You can take someone with less experience, throw them in the tractor and the tractor drives itself," says Bevin MacLellan. Read More

The IFST has published the 2024 update to CIFST's report "Food System Framework: A Focus on Food Sustainability"

CIFST via LinkedIn
The Institute of Food Science and Technology has now published the 2024 update to CIFST's report "Food System Framework: A Focus on Food Sustainability." This is an update to their 2018 report, which provides a framework for future activities and partnerships, to focus their efforts on sustainability. Read More

Saskatchewan invests in mobile skills lab to promote agriculture across the province

Global News
The Saskatchewan government is partnering with the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada to create a mobile, virtual reality skills lab with a $300,000 investment. "It will promote the different roles and careers in the agricultural, equipment, manufacturing industry through virtual reality experiences," said Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit. Read More

Grain farmers reduced emission intensity by 50% over 20 years

True North
Even before the Liberal government introduced its fertilizer emission reduction target, Canadian grain farmers were leading the way in reducing agricultural emissions. According to the Grain Growers of Canada, between 1997 and 2017, grain farmers surpassed the entire economy in reducing emission intensity. Read More

Digital medicine gives farmers easier access to veterinary care

Farmtario
Canada has a growing nation-wide shortage of veterinarians, particularly in rural and remote areas. An Ontario start-up has launched a solution aimed to lessen the burden on struggling veterinary practices and make services available to more farmers. Read More

New study highlights sustainability of Ontario fruits and vegetables

Hortidaily
A new study shows that over the last two decades, Ontario's fruit and vegetable growers have been widely adopting a range of practices that support sustainable local food production. Read More

Canadian researchers aim to develop textiles from hemp and straw

Fibre2Fashion
Researchers at the University of Alberta are working to transform straw into a versatile, environmentally friendly material with a wide range of applications, from dental floss to durable workwear. Read More

Canadian farmers take precautions as bird flu outbreaks hit US dairy cattle

CBC
Beef cattle farmer Raquel Kolof of Gibsons, B.C., says she's extremely concerned about recent outbreaks of a dangerous form of bird flu — also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza — in dairy farms across at least eight U.S. states. Read More

What farmers need to know about PMRA's transformation

RealAgriculture
Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency is several years into what's been dubbed a "transformation." The PMRA reform process started nearly three years ago, leading up to the 2021 federal election, and this initial "transformation" was to focus on four area. Read More

US Sunflower Oil is the Sustainable Choice

Promoted by National Sunflower Association
Canadians seek foods made with transparent ingredients, with 47% wanting products that have minimal environmental impact. Sunflowers are considered a sustainable crop, enriching and rejuvenating the soil while requiring less water than other crops. Moreover, approximately 70% of Canadians are interested in purchasing food products made with sunflower oil, given it’s a non-GMO2. For details on sustainable, healthy sunflower oil, download our factsheet. Learn More

Gene-editing crops to be colorful could aid weeding, say scientists

The Guardian
Genetically engineering crops to be colorful could help farmers produce food without using herbicides, as it would make it easier to spot weeds, scientists have said. Read More

Reviewing the Efficiency of Wipes for Surface Sampling

Promoted by LABPLAS
In this short article, access key insights on wipe sampling effectiveness. Explore how integrating wipes elevates precision in environmental assessments and industrial hygiene monitoring. Compare surface sampling tools and discover why our sampling cloth is the preferred choice for reliability! Learn More

Researchers identify the cause of rotten egg smell in canned wine

Decanter
After conducting extensive tests, the team determined that the molecular form of sulphur dioxide is the culprit. Winemakers regularly use it as an antioxidant and antimicrobial, and it does not cause any issues when wine is stored in glass bottles. Read More

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