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april 01, 2014
TOMRA to Showcase its Customized Solution Capabilities to the Fruit and Vegetable Industry at CPMA
People attending the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Annual Convention and Trade Show will be able to learn about TOMRA Sorting Solutions’ wide range of advanced sorting and processing systems.From the archive

februari 10, 2014
Canada's Foodservice Equipment and Supply sector forecasts 5.5% growth in 2014
Canadian foodservice equipment and supplies sales are expected to increase 5.5 per cent, which is the best growth rate in North America where overall growth is expected to reach 4.9 per centFrom the archive

november 07, 2011
Private labels, paper bags among packaging trends for potato
Private labels and a switch back to paper bags are among the packaging trends cited by Prince Edward Island potato grower-shippers. In packaging, Gary Linkletter, president and co-owner of Summerside-based Linkletter Farms Ltd., cited a trend toward p...From the archive

augustus 31, 2011
Potato Granules manufacturer Agrawest to expand PEI factory with new agglomerate line
One of Prince Edward Island’s leading food processors will be able to enter new markets and create jobs with a new production line, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, Allan Campbell. “Agrawest has provided potato producers with an impo...From the archive
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augustus 11, 2011
tna appoints first sales manager specifically for Canada
tna, the food packaging solutions specialist, has appointed Sekhar Chakkingal as regional sales manager for Canada. An accomplished sales professional, Sekhar will strengthen tna’s presence in a market earmarked for substantial growth. This appointment...From the archive

juli 19, 2011
New potato washing and packaging plant for Earthfresh Foods Inc.
Toronto-based EarthFresh Foods Inc. announced Wednesday plans to spend $5.5 million on a new potato washing and packaging plant. The project will see 80 current jobs moved with another 20 to be added as production hits full stride. The Ontario governm...From the archive

november 03, 2010
New Research Chair in Materials and films for safe, smart & sustainable packaging at Polytechnique Montréal
This morning, with its partners and several guests from the food and packaging fields in attendance, Polytechnique Montréal inaugurated the NSERC/Saputo/Excel Pac Industrial Research Chair in Materials and films for safe, smart and sustainable (3S) packaging.From the archive

juni 16, 2009
Sunfresh Farms Ltd. (Alberta) installs Sormac Peeling Lines
Located in Alberta, Canada, Sunfresh Farms processes locally grown produce, and produce transported by 7 trucks from its own fleet of vehicles, from other production regions, including potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and swedes. Sunfresh Farm...From the archive

februari 13, 2009
Survey of Canadian potato shoppers reveals conflicting results
According to a survey on table potatoes carried out by Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC), consumers want to see the potatoes in the store. This means they want them in transparent packaging, but at the same time they don't want farmers to use pl...From the archive

juni 11, 2008
Undeclared Sulphites in certain white parisienne potatoes packed by Lanzbro Corp
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Lanzbro Corp are warning people with sensitivities to sulphites not to consume certain White Parisienne Potatoes packed by Lanzbro Corp, Mississauga, Ontario described below. The affected product does con...From the archive



