Food science research from Harvard would once have been able to sway more public opinion. In the age of social media and influencers, those days are gone.
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Scientific truth on life support when it comes to food
Does food science still matter in an era when influencers get more air time than medical researchers?
Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing ‘addictive’ food to kids
Major food companies, including Kraft Heinz, Mondelez and Coca-Cola, were hit with a new lawsuit in the U.S. on Tuesday accusing them of designing and marketing 'ultra-processed'; foods to be addictive to children, causing chronic disease.
Packaged food giant Conagra Brands’ quarterly results miss on weak demand
Packaged food giant Conagra reported first-quarter results that missed Wall Street estimates as budget-conscious consumers prioritized spending on lower-priced alternatives over the company's higher-priced pantry staples, sending its shares down about seven per cent.
Solving the reconciliation equation in agriculture
Reconciliation means leaving space for Indigenous opportunity in agriculture and agri-food, speaker says
Reconciliation means leaving space for Indigenous opportunity in agriculture and agri-food, speaker says
Website signals provincial shift in food business support approach
The streamlined site is a good step, but small business owners want one-on-one coaching, interviews show
A new website for developing food businesses in the province is a way for Manitoba Agriculture to do more with its business support resources. “We are going to be looking at our service delivery being more of a one-to-many approach,” said Robin Young, director of Manitoba Agriculture’s value-added branch. The province launched the “Business Pathways:
Comment: Labour issues in food industry nothing new
Our labour market has been broken for years — the pandemic and recovery are just revealing it
“We’re hiring” signs are simply everywhere. Some blame overly generous employment insurance programs which are keeping many highly capable individuals in their homes. Others will point to the younger generation not willing to work or are blaming the virus itself, because people are in fear of it. Rumours of agism have also emerged to explain
Comment: Feds’ Buy Canadian food campaign could be a disaster
The feds want to spend $25 million to get you to buy Canadian. This is a great idea that could easily turn into a marketing disaster
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is going into marketing. It wants you to buy Canadian. The federal government intends to spend $25 million over five years starting this summer to promote Canadian food products and instil pride in what our country can bring to our tables. This is a great idea. But promoting Canadian products may
Opinion: In defence of ‘ultra-processed’ foods
There’s more than a whiff of classism, and even sexism, in smug criticism of this maligned food type
Ultra-processed foods, a term coined by a Brazilian pediatrician many years ago, have been targeted as a menace to society for quite some time. Few have dared to counter the argument and this massive movement has clearly influenced policies around the world. However, the socio-economic implications of discouraging consumers to interact with these products have
Fast-food chain joins beef sustainability effort
Harvey’s signs on to program as demand for certified sustainable beef continues to grow
Fast-food chain Harvey’s has become the latest major buyer to sign up for the ‘sustainable’ beef initiative. But even while the number of retailers is increasing, most cattle producers are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach that has resulted in a gap between supply and demand. However, that gap is closing, said Ponoka rancher Greg
Comment: Death by regulation
Canadian companies are being hampered by too much government oversight
The regulation of food industries has always been necessary. In the western world, successive governments have successfully played the anti-business card by implementing regulations so that consumers and the public at large feel someone is looking out for them. But at times, governments are known to flirt with populist measures in their attempt to gain
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