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August 27, 2024

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. Read More

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. Read More

CIFST Manitoba Section: Public Forum 2024

CIFST
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: South Winnipeg Community Centre, 666 Silverstone Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

CIFST Manitoba is hosting a public outreach event, providing a unique platform for interested public members to discuss the latest developments in food, nutrition, biosystem engineering, and to propose ways of enhancing the Manitoba food, nutrition, and agricultural systems. The event welcomes all members of the public to hear from representatives from academia, industry and government. Read More

CIFST Fall Technical Session Series — Registration is OPEN

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. Read More

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! Read More

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. Lire Plus

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. Read More

INDUSTRY NEWS

Can we grow veggies designed to combat diabetes? Manitoba researchers hope so

CBC
Researchers at the University of Manitoba are working with a northern First Nation to develop vegetables with increased nutritional characteristics that may help combat health conditions like diabetes. But they also have to convince local folks to eat them. Read More

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada awards $6.59M to Bioindustrial Innovation Canada

Biodiesel Magazine
The Canadian government on Aug. 19 announced it will award up to $6.59 million to Bioindustrial Innovation Canada to support the development of technologies to produce bioenergy, biofuels and biomaterials. Read More

How we could turn plastic waste into food

MIT Technology Review
In 2019, an agency within the U.S. Department of Defense released a call for research projects to help the military deal with the copious amount of plastic waste generated when troops are sent to work in remote locations or disaster zones. Read More

Personalized, digitally designed 3D printed food towards the reshaping of food manufacturing and consumption

npj Science of Food via Nature
The emerging world of 3D food printing is reviewed. Its role in food manufacturing, including benefits and impacts, underemphasized gastrophysical aspects, and limitations are discussed. Read More

Government of Canada-commissioned study highlights the importance of plastic packaging

FreshPlaza
A study commissioned by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada highlights the role of packaging in fresh produce supply chains by quantifying the functionality of plastic packaging in fresh produce from a needs/benefit perspective. Read More

Turning wool into pellets could keep fibre from going to waste — and help farmers weather a changing climate

CBC
In a former juice processing plant in Port Williams, a cluster of machines whir and hum as they process piles of wool. For now, the wool processed in this cavernous facility — home of Taproot Fibre Lab — goes into making yarn, either from Taproot's flock of sheep or from people who want their own wool spun. Read More

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

What is food fraud, and how can nuclear science detect it?

International Atomic Energy Agency
Food fraud can be defined as any intentional action, taken to deceive customers about the quality and content of the food products for financial gain. The selling of fake food around the world has become a highly lucrative illegal activity. Read More

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.

Canada's wine taste shifts

Vinetur
In the first half of 2024, Canada's wine import market exhibited a notable shift in consumer preferences and market dynamics. According to Canadian customs data, the country saw a 4.5% decline in the volume of wine imports, amounting to 177.7 million liters. Read More

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

$2M available for B.C. farmers looking to improve technology

CFAX-FM
B.C. farmers are getting help with adopting new labor-saving technologies that will enhance their bottom line, both in the field and at the bank. Up to $2 million is available through the B.C. On-Farm Technology Adoption Program. Read More

Breakthrough in cost-effective production of cultivated meat

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem via EurekAlert!
A groundbreaking study demonstrates the first cost-effective method for producing cultivated meat. The study shows that continuous manufacturing addresses the key challenges of scalability and cost, potentially making cultivated meat accessible to everyday consumers and contributing to a more sustainable and ethical food system. Read More

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