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Viterra acquires ABB Grain Ltd.
May 29, 2009 – Saskatchewan-based Viterra Inc. has acquired Australia’s ABB Grain Ltd. for $1.4 billion in cash and stock.
Calif. Almond Board lends support to CCFCC
 May 28, 2009, MODESTO, Calif. – The Almond Board of California has come aboard as a major sponsor of the Pastry Chef of the Year Competition, taking place Saturday at the 46th Canadian Culinary Federation/Fédération Culinaire Canadienne (CCFCC) convention in Kelowna, B.C.
Study: Prebiotic fibres may boost weight loss
May 28, 2009 – Daily consumption of prebiotic oligofructose
may lead to weight loss by suppressing levels of hormones linked to
hunger, according to a new study by Canadian researchers.
Is baking cakes the new rock 'n' roll?
 May 27, 2009, LONDON, England – After years confined to the cobwebby kitchens of the Women's Institute, the
art of baking cakes is making a comeback among Britons. It's the new knitting.
U.K. bakers wary over salt reduction targets
 May 26, 2009 – Ongoing amendments to salt reduction targets
across European markets such as the United Kingdom are throwing up unknown challenges
for bakers beyond just affecting taste, with fears over the possible
wider impacts for product quality, according to industry leaders.
Six pastry chefs vying for Team Canada spot
May 25, 2009, TORONTO – Six Canadian pastry chefs are determined to put Canada on the world map as an international dessert destination. Vying for a place on Pastry Team Canada at the 2011 World Pastry Cup in Lyon, France, they must succeed at the Pastry Chef of the Year competition this week.
Company: Consumers duped by trans-fat loophole
May 22, 2009 – U.S. consumers who choose foods labeled ‘zero trans
fats’ could still surpass their recommended daily limit due to FDA rules that allow up to 0.49g of trans fat per serving to be rounded to
zero, says spread company Smart Balance.
CRFA names Garth Whyte as new CEO
 May 22, 2009, TORONTO – Garth Whyte has been appointed president and CEO of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, effective June 15.
Wheat board resists GM wheat collaboration
May 22, 2009 – The Canadian Wheat Board has said that
it will not support genetically modified wheat – at least until certain
conditions are met.
Survey: Most Canadians don't trust food industry
May 20, 2009, OTTAWA – Most Canadians don't trust industry to ensure the food that they
consume is safe and want the government to be more hands-on in the
policing of food companies, according to results of a national survey.
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