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As 2015 comes to a close, CIFST would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the CIFST directions a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016.
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Non-CIFST articles and advertisements, as well as their claims, do not represent the viewpoints/opinions of the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST). CIFST is not responsible for grammatical errors, misspelled words, unclear syntax or errors in translations in original sources.
Canadian Grocer
From July 28, 2015: Loblaw Companies says it will close 52 unprofitable stores across a range of its banners and formats in a move that will cut sales but boost its operating profit.
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Canadian Grocer
From Feb. 10, 2015: Coke is coming out with premium milk that has more protein and less sugar than regular. And it’s betting people will pay twice as much for it. The national rollout of Fairlife over the next several weeks marks Coca-Cola’s entry into the milk case in the U.S. and is one way the world’s biggest beverage maker is diversifying its offerings as Americans continue turning away from soft drinks.
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Forbes
From March 10, 2015: It's no secret that more people are overweight or obese than not these days. But the question continues to be why the rates are increasing, despite so much public health knowledge about healthy eating and exercise. While overeating is not technically an addiction, it certainly mirrors the disorder in many ways. And as such, it's the brain and behavior research that's really providing some of the best clues into the obesity crisis. This may not be so surprising, since after all it's the brain, rather than the belly, that controls our relationships with food. Now, a new study does a formal assessment of which foods are the most "addictive" to humans. And it's exactly the ones you'd think.
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Huffington Post
From Sept. 19, 2015: Americans have been using microwave ovens for about 60 years, and we finally seemed convinced that they're safe as well as convenient. But it seems we just can't stop wondering if microwaved foods are somehow less nutritious than the same foods cooked on the stove or in a conventional oven. As it turns out, scientists
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CBC News
From Jan. 20, 2015: A global shortage of hazelnuts and an incentive from a major chocolate producer is prompting a number of farmers in southwestern Ontario to grow the nuts. The Ontario Hazelnut Association predicts more than 240 hectares (600 acres) will be grown in 2015. That's up from 40 hectares (100 acres) last year. Scott Deslippe sits on the association's board. He said hazelnuts could be a good source of income for farmers.
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The Globe and Mail
From July 28, 2015: Shanghai Husi Food Co. Ltd., a Chinese meat supplier owned by U.S.-based OSI Group, shut down its on factory on July 20, 2014, after an undercover investigation revealed workers were supplying its customers – including fast-food giants McDonald’s Corp., KFC and Burger King – with expired meat. The international scandal exposed a growing issue about safety in China’s $1 trillion food processing industry.
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From Jan. 7, 2015: Are you interested in obtaining the Certified Food Scientist (CFS) designation, but not sure that you qualify? With the new CFS eligibility tool, you can get an initial assessment of your eligibility status. Click here to access the eligibility calculator. Learn more about the CFS and a special discount for CIFST members.
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The Globe and Mail
From Sept. 22, 2015: Canadians are losing their taste for meat, a change driven by an aging population and immigration that's expected to pinch profits at Canada's food manufacturers.
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Canadian Grocer
From Feb. 18, 2015: What do Campbell's, Coca-Cola and Heinz have in common (besides red logos)?
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CIFST
From Sept. 8, 2015: Growing consumer concerns about artificial ingredients and additives have led to
unprecedented action on the part of major food processors. There was a cascade of announcements
early this year from one food manufacturer and restaurant chain after another as they moved to
voluntarily remove artificial ingredients from their products.
In March, McDonald’s vowed to start sourcing only chickens that had been raised antibioticfree.
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