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Inflation rises to 3.1 per cent in June
July 23, 2008, Ottawa - Living in Canada got a lot more expensive last month as the accelerating price of gasoline and the emergence of food inflation pushed the rate of increase in Canada's consumer price index to over three per cent for the first time in nearly three years.

Survey to look at how many Canadians have possibly fatal food allergies
Toronto, July 23, 2008 - Researchers have launched a national survey project to determine how many Canadians suffer from potentially fatal food allergies.

Sara Lee to clarify labels on Soft and Smooth bread

July 22, 2008, Downers Grove, Ill. - Food company Sara Lee Corp. has agreed to clarify labels showing the amount of whole grain contained in its Soft & Smooth bread.

Ottawa threatens enforced trans fat regulations
July 21, 2008, Ottawa - Fast-food chains are cutting trans fats under voluntary guidelines, but the federal government is threatening to force suppliers of fat-packed baked goods to find a healthier alternative.

Muzzolini to host Women of the Guild workshop
July 21, 2008, Minneapolis, MN - The Women of the Guild North American Tour 2008 will feature Canadian Tracey Muzzolini in a hands-on workshop in Minneapolis in September.

General Mills sponsors Canadian olympians
July 15, 2008, Vancouver - From Cheerios to Oatmeal Crisp, cereal boxes featuring Canadian athletes are now available across the country as part of General Mills Canada’s Official Supplier agreement with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC).

Fleischmann's introduces price changes
July 3, 2008 - Fleischmann’s Yeast has announced price increases set to take effect August 4.

Hayhoe last of its kind on Humber River
July 3, 2008, Vaughan - The Greater Toronto Area lost a subtle and unimposing icon of its industrial history in the Canada Day fire that consumed the Hayhoe Mills. This Toronto Sun article details the history of the 180-year-old mill. | READ MORE


Fire destroys Hayhoe Mills
July 2, 2008, Vaughan, Ont. - A massive fire that destroyed Hayhoe Mills and forced the evacuation of a seniors’ home just north of Toronto overnight continues to burn this morning, according to a story in the Toronto Star. Hayhoe was purchased by New Life Mills in 2007. | READ MORE