It's a good time to remind those serving the food sector in Canada that the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) is, in fact, enforced. A little back story: In 2012, the Canadian federal government began modernizing the country’s food…
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Safe Food for Canadians Regulations: one last reminder for 2018.
What a year it's been! We've had successful trade ventures with our U.S. client states and found some great opportunities for companies in Canada's varied industries. We're giving 2018 two thumbs up! This will be our last blog post for…
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A good look at food fraud – and the need for product traceability.
Sunday morning is usually pretty relaxing - fresh-brewed coffee and a leisurely look at the weekend newspapers. So you can imagine how we sprung quickly into work mode when reading this National Post article about food fraud. It's a compelling…
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Legalization: One Week Later.
It's been almost a full week since recreational marijuana was legalized in Canada. We dedicated last week's blog to some basics about the Cannabis Act - what is allowed, labeling requirements, and a brief look at the financial side of the…
O Cannabis: What you need to know about Canada’s Cannabis Act.
In just a few hours, Canada will become only the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. The Cannabis Act comes into effect on October 17, 2018. Under this act, persons of legal age (18 or 19, depending…
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