Recently, several flavors of PC (President’s Choice) Organics and Love Child Organics baby foods were recalled in Canada due to a packaging defect that could potentially result in spoiling of the food. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency website states the “packaging defects may allow the entry of spoilage microorganisms.” The recall was issued in Ottawa […]
Industrial Coding – In Vancouver, Disposable Items Will Be Banned
From disposable containers and straws to Styrofoam cups often used for commuters’ morning cups of coffee, those in Vancouver won’t be using these items for much longer as the Vancouver City Council recently voted to ban single-use disposable goods, a ban which will take effect on June 1st of next year. Vancouver’s Zero Waste 2040 […]
Industrial Coding – Maple Leaf Foods Changing Iconic Brand
Recently it was announced that Maple Leaf Foods, a major Canadian consumer packaged meats producer headquartered in Mississauga, is launching the most extensive changes in the iconic brand’s history in its effort to lead a real food progression in the prepared meats category. The brand changes being made by Maple Leaf Foods signify the company’s […]
Ontario Partners With Canada Steel Producer – Steel Industry
Recently it was announced that Ontario is partnering with ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Canada’s largest steel producer, in an effort to maintain jobs at the company’s headquarters in Hamilton and make it possible for ArcelorMittal Dofasco to invest in future growth by adding state-of-the-art equipment in a Hot Mill modernization project. According to reports, Ontario’s Jobs and […]
Food And Beverage Industry – Plastic Beer Bottles
NPE2018: The Plastics Show is where all of those who are interested in the processes, ideas, science and people shaping the future of plastics meet to explore the technology, machinery, tools and professional training in the industry while making connections with others in the plastics industry. The 2018 tradeshow is scheduled for May 7 through […]
Food And Beverage Industry – Walmart To Achieve Zero Food Waste
On April 19 Walmart announced the company pledges to attain zero food waste in its Canadian operations by 2025. Additionally, in their efforts to support the country’s research and initiatives to reduce food waste along the food chain, $15 million USD in funding is being donated by the Walmart Foundation. Between 2015 and 2017 food […]
Pharma News – NSERC Awards Pendant Biosciences Grant
In recent pharma news, The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) awarded a grant valued at $412,000 to Pendant Biosciences, an upstart advanced materials company currently working on the development of an innovative new polymer-based drug delivery method that would help improve patient compliance and quality of life by delivering a drug […]
Transcontinental Strengthens Position In Flexible Packaging
Montreal-based Transcontinental recently acquired Coveris Americas, a flexible packaging company that produces shrink films, bags and pouches, flexible plastic packaging solutions, labels and other products for a reported $1.32 billion. TC Transcontinental says the acquisition will make it possible for the company to provide solutions to new clients in the beverage, agriculture and protein industry, […]
Packaging News – Proposed Marijuana Branding Restrictions Risks
Recently in packaging news, on March 20th, Health Canada revealed its proposed marijuana branding restrictions however some suggest the proposed packaging guidelines could leave the government risking a ‘policy fail.’ Retailers and growers of cannabis hoped for packaging that would make clear branding easier, however the guidelines proposed for packaging make it difficult for consumers […]
2018 Flexible Packaging Awards Competition For Sustainability
Recently it was announced that TC Transcontinental Packaging of Montreal took home the gold for sustainability at the 2018 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition held earlier in March at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, FL. TC Transcontinental won the gold in sustainability for its compostable peanut bag, a flexible bag developed at Transcontinental Ultra […]
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