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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Kraft's hostile bid for Cadbury rejected Nov. 9, 2009 – After months of planning, Kraft finally made its move today for British candy maker Cadbury. Unfortunately for the Northfield, Ill.-based food giant, Cadbury's reply was short and sweet: "Thanks, but no thanks." CRFA execs deliver message to Harper  Nov. 9, 2009,
OTTAWA –
Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association executives met with Prime
Minister Stephen Harper on Parliament Hill on Oct. 22, during the association’s
fall board meetings in Ottawa.
Smart distribution cuts salt without extra additives Nov. 6, 2009 – Dutch scientists have developed a new technology to enable up to 25 per cent reduction of salt in food products without loss of taste or adding other additives. Bakery told to nix poppy tribute  Nov. 6, 2009 – First it was the Highway of Heroes pins shunned and now the Royal
Canadian Legion feels the baking of poppy cookies is violating the
rules, too.
Study: Brands more influential on sales than price Nov. 5, 2009 – Nearly half of food and beverage category shoppers and almost 60 per cent of health/beauty and household goods category shoppers buy their favoured brand even when a cheaper alternative is available. Saputo expects strong Christmas Nov. 4, 2009, MONTREAL – Saputo expects a strong holiday season as consumer confidence in the United States appears to be slowly rebounding from recessionary spending constraints. Interstate Bakeries changes name to Hostess Brands Nov. 3, 2009 – Interstate Bakeries Corp. on Monday dumped the name it had held since 1930, opting for Hostess Brands Inc. FSSI hosting food safety workshops this month Nov. 2, 2009, NANAIMO, B.C. – Food processors are well aware of the growing demand for regional food products. These new opportunities, including the potential for sales in retail stores, may demand a new level of food safety requirements. Canadians learn about nutrition from food labels Nov. 2, 2009 – The majority of Canadians stay informed about nutrition from food labels even though many may not be reading them correctly, according to a study released Friday by the Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition. |
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