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Posted on Tuesday March 31, 2015
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development along with Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, and their provincial partners are organizing a professional food showcase event called Taste of Canada, scheduled for June 22-23 in Denver, Colorado. The program includes a market seminar and store tours for Canadian participants on the first day. On the second day, [...]
Posted on Tuesday March 31, 2015
SIAL Canada 2015, the largest international food and food equipment trade show in Canada, is taking place April 28-30 in Toronto. SIAL hosts over 800 exhibitors and 14,000 professional visitors, including buyers from all major Canadian and international supermarkets. SIAL Canada will include organic experts at the Export Central Hub, as well as an organic forum hosted by [...]
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2015
On March 23 the provincial government of Ontario announced draft amendments to the Pesticides Act to reduce the use of neonicotinoid insecticides. Ontario is home to over 40 percent of Canada’s beekeepers, who have experienced winter losses as high as 50 percent. If approved, the amendments will reduce the number of acres planted with neonicotinoid [...]
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2015
Following in the footsteps of USDA, Health Canada last week announced approval of Okanagan Specialty Fruits’ GMO “Arctic Apple,” which could reach markets as early as next year. The apples have been modified to inhibit the natural browning of the flesh after being cut, but will not be required to label as genetically engineered. COTA [...]
Posted on Tuesday March 24, 2015
Do you have new orders to fill after Natural Product Expo West? How do you control payment risks plus get access to the working capital you need? COTA is pleased to host a post-Expo West debrief. Join guest speakers Barbara Grinfeld and Glen Millard March 27 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm EST to learn about Export Development Canada’s credit [...]