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CIFST NEWS

Food Sustainability and Resilience Cluster Virtual Meet and Greet!
CIFST
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Webinar

Discover the future of food science with us! The Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology invites you to our virtual Meet and Greet event for the newly formed Food Sustainability and Resilience Cluster. This exciting initiative, supported by a significant investment from the Government of Canada and industry partners, aims to revolutionize innovation in food science across the nation.
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Knowledge Bites Webinar: Formulation Tips for Choosing the Right Stevia
CIFST
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: Webinar

Stevia holds nearly 95% of the market share for natural non-nutritive sweeteners. There are more than 100 different steviol glycosides contained in the stevia leaf. While the most common one is Reb A, other commercially available ones include Stevioside, Reb B, Reb C, Reb D, Reb E and Reb M.
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CIFST Fall Technical Session Series — Registration Opens Soon
CIFST
Date: Tues., Oct. 1, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: The Maple Leaf ThinkFOOD! Centre, 6897 Financial Dr, Mississauga, ON L5N 0A8

On May 27, 2024, CIFST announced a significant investment from the Government of Canada into the new Food Sustainability and Resilience Cluster.
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CIFST INTERFACE — See our Speaker Lineup
CIFST
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: The International Centre, Conference Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga

Join us at the Ontario edition of CIFST INTERFACE, the premier event unlocking the secrets of the food science sector!
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Tournoi de Golf ICSTA section Québec 2024/2024 Golf Tournament CIFST- Quebec
CIFST
Date: 9 Sep 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Endroit : Club de Golf de Boucherville / Boucherville Golf Club

Cher amateur de golf, L'ICSTA section Québec a le plaisir de vous inviter à célébrer le 20e anniversaire du Tournoi de golf Pat Larose, une édition spéciale ayant pour thème l'atmosphère exaltante de Las Vegas et promettant des surprises et des nouveautés à chaque tournant. Venez tenter votre chance de gagner un crédit voyage à Las Vegas ! Réservez et payez votre quatuor avant le 24 juillet 2024 à tarif préférentiel.
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CIFST Ontario Section: 49th Annual Golf Tournament
CIFST
Date: Sept. 11, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, 2700 Audley Road, Ajax, ON

The CIFST Ontario Section's 49th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax.
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Nominations are OPEN for the 2024 CIFST Institute Awards
CIFST
Date: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Nominations for the Institute Awards may be submitted by individual CIFST members or regional Sections of CIFST.
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INDUSTRY NEWS


Is there a universal model to make food waste recycling work?
InsideHook
Just how much of the food we bring home every week ends up becoming waste? What works well in one region may not work elsewhere. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, that figure comes to between 30% and 40% — which led the U.S. government to seek to cut that in half by 2030. Read More

Canadian distillery converts cow's milk into booze to fly planes
The Drinks Business
Dairy Distillery in Ontario, the maker of Vodkow vodka, is now creating sustainable aviation fuel by converting milk into alcohol. The distillery, run by CEO Omid McDonald, produces a carbon neutral vodka from unused lactose. Read More

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Canada developing guidance on plant-based egg product labels
WATT Poultry
As the plant-based food industry continues to grow along with consumer demand for these foods, the Government of Canada is working to develop clear guidance on how to label and represent these products. Read More

Canada and Ontario invest $5M to enhance food safety in agriculture and food industry
Grocery Business Magazine
The governments of Canada and Ontario are jointly investing up to $5 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support small businesses in the agriculture and food sector in strengthening their food safety systems. Read More

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Canada's food supply — under threat?
CBC
A string of ransomware attacks, many linked to Russian groups, is worrying farmers. The oldest piece of equipment on Chris McLaren's southern Ontario dairy farm is a W4 International, a four-cylinder tractor his grandfather bought in the 1940s. Read More

Upcycling spent coffee grounds by isolating Mannan-rich Holocellulose nanofibers
Yokohama National University via Phys.org
Along with all the coffee we drink every day, over 6 million tons of spent coffee grounds are produced annually worldwide. Some of these grounds are reused as biofuel but the rest are disposed of in landfills. Read More

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Dehydration Services in Norwood Ontario
Promoted by Entomo Farms
Entomo Farms dehydration services are available now! Specializing in vegetable, fruit and herb dehydration for small to medium-sized food manufactures, health, supplement and pet food companies. Our state-of-the-art machinery offers services at affordable pricing and a fully staffed team of dehydration experts. Get your personalized quote today.  Learn More

New high-tech imaging method unveils hidden pesticide residues on fruits
American Chemical Society via Technology Networks
Pesticides and herbicides are critical to ensuring food security worldwide, but these substances can present a safety risk to people who unwittingly ingest them. Protecting human health, therefore, demands sensitive analytical methods to identify even trace levels of potentially harmful substances. Read More

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A Healthy Addition with Sunflower Kernels
Promoted by National Sunflower Association
US Sunflower kernels are an excellent alternative to nuts and are available raw, roasted, and ready-to-eat. With a mild flavour and pleasant crunch, they are rich in healthy fats, protein, fibre, Vitamin E, zinc, and folate. They are ideal for a variety of foods including bakery products, snack bars, salad toppings, and plant-based foods. Download the factsheet.

University of Guelph researchers take agri-food challenge to the next level
StudyinCanada.com
Two University of Guelph-led research teams aiming to change the way fresh produce is grown in Canada have entered the second phase of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge, a $33-million challenge prize to grow berries out of season and at scale in Canada. The initiative is funded and delivered by the Weston Family Foundation. Read More

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Beer Manufacturing Process: Quality Control
Promoted by LABPLAS
Currently, there are over 1000 craft breweries spread in Canada, marking a period of rapid growth in this industry. Like any food product, beer undergoes rigorous quality control procedures throughout its manufacturing process. From malting to bottling, numerous measures are implemented to guarantee the production of a compliant and safe-to-consume product. Learn More

Seagrass meadows filter human pathogens, making seafood safer
Earth.com
Beneath the ocean waves, a green oasis exists that often goes unnoticed: seagrass meadows. Think of them as the underwater equivalent of your local park. However, a recent study reveals that these meadows offer significant public health benefits that demand our attention. Read More

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Researchers discover optimum twilight time for plant growth
University of Alberta
A team of researchers has gained insight into the genetic processes underpinning how plants detect twilight and the role twilight plays in plant growth. Findings could have implications for adapting agriculture and horticulture to a changing climate. Read More

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