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A look at vertical farming in Canada.
Read more: A look at vertical farming in Canada.Vertical farming is an emerging, innovative, and developing industry – with a lot of global growth. Vertical farming is a method of growing crops indoors in vertically stacked layers, set in buildings such as factories, skyscrapers, old mines, and even repurposed shipping containers. Products typically grown and produced include leafy greens, micro greens, and herbs.…
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A look at Canada’s ban on single-use plastics (updated).
Read more: A look at Canada’s ban on single-use plastics (updated).Earlier this week the Government of Canada announced a ban on some single-use plastics that will be phased in over the next 18 months. The Regulations prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, and eventually export of six categories of single-use plastics, including: Single-use checkout bags, Cutlery, Foodservice containers made from (or containing) hard-to-recycle plastics, Ring carriers,…
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Manitoba: a hub for critical minerals.
Read more: Manitoba: a hub for critical minerals.Critical minerals are used in specialized batteries, solar panels, and wind turbines; they’re essential for renewable energy and clean technology applications. They’re also needed for advanced manufacturing supply chains including defense and security, electronics, agriculture, medical applications, automotive/parts manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. The global demand for critical minerals is growing rapidly; the demand for lithium…
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What’s on in May.
Read more: What’s on in May.Trade show season is definitely back! These events offer a great opportunity to connect directly with target market insiders, while consumer shows are a chance to introduce a new product or service directly to an end user. Both can be effective ways of engaging with a new market. Although many pandemic mitigation restrictions are being…
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Meet 2022’s WEDC Virtual Trade Venture participants.
Read more: Meet 2022’s WEDC Virtual Trade Venture participants.The WEDC’s 2022 Virtual Trade Venture to Canada is just weeks away. The Venture runs March 21-25, and our team has been diligently working to prepare the participating Wisconsin companies for the connections they’ll make in the Canadian market. Now is a good time to introduce these companies; contact us if you would like to…
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Sustainable shopping in Canada.
Read more: Sustainable shopping in Canada.Sustainability has been an important topic in Canada for quite some time. PwC’s 2019 Canadian insights survey looked at Canadian consumers’ attitudes about sustainable shopping practices and found that with “food and non-food purchases, many consumers are willing to pay a premium for products that are ethically or sustainably produced.” Canadian shoppers are also concerned about…
