Food Industry

• Okanagan Chefs Association celebrates local food and chefs

  The Okanagan is famous for its wineries, but the Okanagan Chefs Association says it's working to change that and make the valley known for its food as well.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
  
• Beyond Meat plans layoffs as grocery shoppers seek cheaper choices to beat inflation

  Beyond Meat said on Friday it would cut 200 jobs and slashed its annual revenue forecast for the second time, citing the effect of inflation on grocery shoppers.

  Consumer

  Oct 14, 2022
  
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• Scrutiny grows over ‘best before’ labels amid food waste concerns

  ReFED estimates that seven per cent of U.S. food waste — or four million tons annually — is due to consumer confusion over “best before” labels.

  World

  Oct 5, 2022
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• Canada’s food industry making adjustments amid large bird flu outbreak

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says this has been an unprecedented year globally for avian flu, or bird flu as it's also known.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2022
• Regina restaurant says ‘moral support’ boosts recovery after front window smashed

  Friends and customers helped a Regina business owner raise funds to repair a broken window.

  Features

  Feb 8, 2022
• With dining restrictions eased, Okanagan restaurants scrambling to find workers

  According to the BCRFA, the restaurant industry has lost about 40,000 workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2021
• Winnipeg restaurant owner feels hopeful, asks people to continue supporting local in 2021

  As the holiday season comes to an end, a Winnipeg restaurant owner is feeling hopeful and asking for continued support to get through the pandemic in 2021.

  Consumer

  Jan 4, 2021
• Calgary restaurants face uncertain future amid COVID-19 crisis: ‘How far do you let it bleed?’

  A number of Calgary restaurants will not be reopening again even though COVID-19 restrictions are easing this week.

  Consumer

  May 26, 2020
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• Coworking space dedicated to food, agriculture opens in Edmonton

  Coworking spaces are not a new thing, but this is believed to be the first coworking space in Western Canada specifically dedicated to food and agriculture.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2018