2,044 results on '"FOOD industry"'
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2. Identifying leverage points for sustainable nutrient policy integration in Canada.
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McCourt, Sibeal, Kanter, David, and MacDonald, Graham K.
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SEMANTIC network analysis , *LAND use planning , *POLICY analysis , *THEMATIC analysis , *FOOD industry , *ENVIRONMENTAL protection - Abstract
Addressing the 'wicked problem' of nutrient pollution requires coordinated policies spanning across diverse sectors and environmental systems. Using a case study of Canadian legislation, we apply semantic network analysis to identify thematic links across an inventory of 245 nutrient-related policies. Our analysis identifies twelve topics with unique types of connections across multiple facets of Canadian society. 'Hub' policies include broad environmental protection, land use planning, and climate-related legislation with close ties to multiple other topics. 'Bridge' policies create connections among otherwise disconnected topics in the network, representing opportunities to inform new policy proposals. Some legislation, such as food processing regulations, indirectly relates to nutrient use but could inform policy integration towards more coordinated and holistic nutrient management across the food system. A computational text network approach can be useful for addressing challenges in complex policy analysis, including by identifying unique entry points to guide more cross-cutting nutrient policy development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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3. BMI Research: Canada Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry - Abstract
An industry report for the food and drink industry in Canada is presented from publisher BMI, with topics including market value, market segmentation, and business forecasts for the industry.
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- 2024
4. The upside of Food upcycling.
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DUVAUCHELLE, JOSHUA
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CONSUMER education ,FRUIT ,DIFFUSION of innovations ,CONSERVATION of natural resources ,WASTE recycling ,SHOPPING ,FOOD handling ,SUSTAINABILITY ,CREATIVE ability ,FOOD industry ,FOOD waste ,VEGETABLES ,FOOD storage ,AGRICULTURE - Abstract
This article focuses on food upcycling. Topics discussed include the concept of food upcycling, the objectives of food upcycling, and the efforts of farmers and food manufacturers in Canada in finding ways to transform food waste and unwanted food ingredients into high-quality foods and supplements.
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- 2024
5. Willkommen im Land der Protein-Pioniere.
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Silvana, Grass
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VEGANISM ,FOOD industry ,SUSTAINABLE development ,NEW business enterprises ,CONSUMERS - Abstract
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- 2024
6. Trends and current food safety regulations and policies for functional foods and beverages containing botanicals.
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Jarunee Intrasook, Takuji W. Tsusaka, and Anal, Anil Kumar
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FOOD contamination prevention , *NUTRITION policy , *RISK assessment , *FOOD safety , *CONSUMER attitudes , *FUNCTIONAL foods , *NUTRITIONAL requirements , *PLANT extracts , *FOOD industry , *TRUST , *ORGANIC compounds , *HAZARDOUS substances , *BEVERAGES , *GOVERNMENT regulation , *DRUG-food interactions - Abstract
Globally, the demand for functional foods and beverages has significantly increased due to socioeconomic changes, particularly in health consciousness to enhance their functionality. Functional ingredients derived from botanicals are widely used because of their phytochemical properties with health benefits. This study aims to (1) review the capabilities and challenges of botanical addition in functional foods, (2) review current policies and regulations for functional foods containing botanicals in the European Union (EU), Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Thailand, and (3) provide recommendations on effective food safety control measures for better consumer trust and trade facilitation. This critical review was analyzed from online publications and available guidelines, regulations, and control measures published by food industries and governments in the EU and the four selected countries. The result confirmed that potentialities of botanicals arise from numerous bioactive compounds with varieties of sources. However, the usage may potentially raise health risks through hazardous substances in different species or plant parts, contaminants from environments and uncontrolled processes. Inadequate knowledge of botanical formulation and the maximum limit for daily consumption may elevate health risks through food-drug interaction or adverse effect incidents. Current policies and regulations show that varieties of measures are implemented influencing both economic growth and consumer awareness. The novel finding is that countries that provide a comprehensive national food control system influence not only the growth of the functional food subsectors but also build trust in food safety among trade partners and consumers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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7. Canada Food & Drink Report: Includes 5-year forecasts to 2027.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry - Abstract
An industry report of Food and Drink industry in the Canada is presented from publisher Fitch Solutions, with topics including market forecast and leading companies in the industry including Corby Spirit & Wine Ltd.; George Weston Foods Ltd.; and the Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
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- 2024
8. Food environment research in Canada: a rapid review of methodologies and measures deployed between 2010 and 2021.
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Vaillancourt, Caroline, Ahmed, Mavra, Kirk, Sara, Labonté, Marie-Ève, Laar, Amos, Mah, Catherine L., Minaker, Leia, Olstad, Dana Lee, Potvin Kent, Monique, Provencher, Véronique, Prowse, Rachel, Raine, Kim D., Schram, Ashley, Zavala-Mora, Daniela, Rancourt-Bouchard, Maryka, and Vanderlee, Lana
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FOOD labeling , *FOOD industry , *PRIORITY (Philosophy) , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *ECOLOGY , *EVIDENCE gaps , *FOOD supply , *COMPARATIVE studies , *QUALITY assurance , *RESEARCH funding , *MEDLINE , *FOOD service , *DIETARY patterns ,RESEARCH evaluation - Abstract
Numerous research methodologies have been used to examine food environments. Existing reviews synthesizing food environment measures have examined a limited number of domains or settings and none have specifically targeted Canada. This rapid review aimed to 1) map research methodologies and measures that have been used to assess food environments; 2) examine what food environment dimensions and equity related-factors have been assessed; and 3) identify research gaps and priorities to guide future research. A systematic search of primary articles evaluating the Canadian food environment in a real-world setting was conducted. Publications in English or French published in peer-reviewed journals between January 1 2010 and June 17 2021 and indexed in Web of Science, CAB Abstracts and Ovid MEDLINE were considered. The search strategy adapted an internationally-adopted food environment monitoring framework covering 7 domains (Food Marketing; Labelling; Prices; Provision; Composition; Retail; and Trade and Investment). The final sample included 220 articles. Overall, Trade and Investment (1%, n = 2), Labelling (7%, n = 15) and, to a lesser extent, Prices (14%, n = 30) were the least studied domains in Canada. Among Provision articles, healthcare (2%, n = 1) settings were underrepresented compared to school (67%, n = 28) and recreation and sport (24%, n = 10) settings, as was the food service industry (14%, n = 6) compared to grocery stores (86%, n = 36) in the Composition domain. The study identified a vast selection of measures employed in Canada overall and within single domains. Equity-related factors were only examined in half of articles (n = 108), mostly related to Retail (n = 81). A number of gaps remain that prevent a holistic and systems-level analysis of food environments in Canada. As Canada continues to implement policies to improve the quality of food environments in order to improve dietary patterns, targeted research to address identified gaps and harmonize methods across studies will help evaluate policy impact over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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9. Canada Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry ,BUSINESS forecasting - Abstract
An industry report for the food and drink industry in Canada is presented from publisher Fitch Solutions, with topics including business forecasts, market overview, and competition within the industry.
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- 2023
10. Multifaceted precarity: pandemic experiences of recent immigrant women in the accommodation and food services sector.
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Mũrage, Alice and Smith, Julia
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FOOD industry , *WOMEN immigrants , *SERVICE industries , *PRECARITY , *FOOD service - Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected those who face historical and ongoing marginalization. In centering pandemic experience of recent immigrant women in the accommodation and food services sector in Canada, we examine how their precarious work translated to experiences of work precarity and wellbeing. This paper illuminates how pre-existing and ongoing marginalization are reproduced during a health crisis for those at the intersection of gender, race, migration, and labour inequities. Using semi-structured interviews and systematic analysis using the Work Precarity Framework, we found that the pandemic exacerbated pre-existing socio-economic marginalization and resulted in unique experiences of work precarity. The latter was experienced as precarity of work (unpredictable work hours and job or employment insecurity), precarity from work (inadequate incomes), and precarity at work (physical, psychological, and relational unsafety). Work precarity stood out as a social determinant of health in relation to its outcome of degraded mental health and wellbeing. Recognizing the role of policies in producing, reproducing, and distributing precarity, we recommend policy directions to reduce social inequities in pandemic recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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11. Discounts as a Barrier to Change in Our Food Systems.
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Jack, Lisa
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FOOD supply ,FOOD prices ,RESEARCH personnel ,FOOD industry ,INTERDISCIPLINARY education - Abstract
Despite the wealth of discussion and ideas on how food systems might change, and all the plans and schemes created to provide solutions to unsustainable food systems, very few researchers have examined the accounting practices that define socio-economic relationships around food. In this article, I show that the imperative for each entity in food supply networks to obtain a discount on costs involved in food supply to survive on very thin margins, inhibits large-scale change. The approach here is introductory, providing an explanation of the accounting issues involved for a non-accounting audience, and an illustrative case study is used to show the embeddedness of always 'getting a discount'. The case study is drawn from interview data with those involved in intermediary companies and in alternative food distribution in Canada and the USA. The difficulties faced by organisations distributing food on a more local level and the lack of lasting and widespread change despite their endeavours, is shown to linked to the inevitability that they too need to 'get discounts' to survive. This interdisciplinary study is important to provide context for sociological thinkers and activists seeking to understand the barriers to change in food behaviours and food strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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12. Willkommen im Land der Protein-Pioniere.
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FOOD inspection ,PLANT proteins ,FOOD industry ,POULTRY as food ,DIETARY supplements ,POULTRY products - Abstract
Copyright of Allgemeine Fleischer Zeitung is the property of dfv Mediengruppe and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2024
13. BMI Research: Canada Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry ,MARKET value ,MARKET segmentation - Abstract
An industry report for the Food & Drink industry in the Canada for the third quarter 2023 is presented from the publisher BMI, with topics including industry forecast; industry risk; and the market overview.
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- 2023
14. Canada: Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry - Abstract
An industry report of Food & Drink industry in the Canada is presented from publisher Fitch Solutions, with topics including market forecast; and leading companies in the industry including Corby Spirit & Wine Ltd.; George Weston; and the Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
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- 2023
15. A BETTER PLACE.
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Stol, David
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BUSINESSPEOPLE ,FOOD industry - Abstract
This article features an interview with Mark Brand, a chef, entrepreneur, and social advocate who is dedicated to combating food inequality and promoting a global sense of community. Brand believes that establishing an open dialogue is crucial in bridging the gaps in the food industry, from educational disparities to inconsistent ingredient quality. He emphasizes the importance of food as a means of staying connected as a global community and believes that culinary experiences can bring people together and foster genuine human connections. Brand also discusses his inspiration for working in food justice and the systemic changes needed in Canada to achieve greater food equality. Additionally, he addresses the challenges of maintaining environmental considerations in the face of larger systems that prioritize profit over sustainability. Brand concludes by expressing his commitment to using his skills and resources to advocate for others and promote understanding and love in action. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
16. Corporate and business domination of food banks and food diversion schemes in Canada.
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Azadian, Anahita, Masciangelo, Mary Catherine, Mendly-Zambo, Zsofia, Taman, Alan, and Raphael, Dennis
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FOOD banks , *COLLECTIVE labor agreements , *FOOD security , *FOOD industry , *PRIVATE sector , *SOCIAL determinants of health - Abstract
Critics have identified the corporate and business sector as contributing to household food insecurity through its endorsement of low wages, anti-union activities and lobbying for retrenchment of the Canadian welfare state. It is therefore troubling that this same corporate and business sector has come to dominate positions on the boards of directors of civil society organizations with missions to reduce household food insecurity. Fisher uses the term 'Big Hunger' to describe how this 'hunger-industrial complex' of food banks, food diversion schemes and corporations and companies are accruing benefits to themselves yet do little to reduce household food insecurity. We consider such processes as illustrating two key political economy concepts: (1) Marx's concepts of base and superstructure and (2) Gramsci's cultural hegemony. We carry out a critical case study of the relevance of these concepts to the Canadian household food insecurity scene by examining how the corporate and business sector now dominates the boards of directors of four major civil society organizations concerned with reducing household food insecurity. We find evidence of these civil society organizations exhibiting agenda distortion, reciprocity and loss of integrity, all reflecting their becoming part of the superstructure of capitalist society whose ruling elites come to dominate the ideas and values of society. Issues of wages, unionization and collective agreement bargaining, taxes and taxation, income inequality and retrenchment of the welfare state – all important contributors to household food insecurity and key concerns of the corporate and business community – are for the most part absent from these civil society organizations' reports, documents and statements. We specify the implications these developments have for addressing household food insecurity and the inequitable distribution of other social determinants of health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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17. BMI Research: Canada Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry - Abstract
An industry report of Food & Drink industry in the Canada is presented from publisher Fitch Solutions, with topics including market forecast and leading companies in the industry including Loblaw Co.; George Weston Ltd.; and Corby Spirit & Wine Ltd.
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- 2022
18. The structure of the Canadian packaged food and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing and grocery retailing sectors through a public health lens.
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Gaucher-Holm, Alexa, Wood, Benjamin, Sacks, Gary, and Vanderlee, Lana
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PACKAGED foods , *NON-alcoholic beverages , *FOOD industry , *RETAIL industry , *INDUSTRIAL concentration - Abstract
Background: Corporate power has been recognized as an important influence on food environments and population health more broadly. Understanding the structure of national food and beverage markets can provide important insight into the power held by leading corporations. This study aimed to descriptively analyze the structure of the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing and grocery retailing sectors as of 2020/21. Methods: Packaged food manufacturers, non-alcoholic beverage manufacturers and grocery retailers with ≥ 1% market share in 2020/21 in Canada as per Euromonitor International were identified and characterized. Proportion of market share held by public vs private, multinational vs national, and foreign multinational companies was assessed for the 3 sectors. The concentration of 14 packaged food, 8 non-alcoholic beverage and 5 grocery retailing markets was assessed using the Herfindahl–Hirschman Index (HHI) and the four firm concentration ratio (CR4) (HHI > 1800 and CR4 > 60 suggest high market concentration). Company ownership structure was also assessed, including common ownership of public companies by three of the largest global asset managers using data from Refinitiv Eikon, a financial market database. Results: The Canadian non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing sector, and, to a lesser extent, the packaged food manufacturing sector were dominated by foreign multinational companies, in contrast with the grocery retailing sector which was dominated by national companies. Market concentration varied across sectors and markets but was substantially greater within the retailing (median CR4 = 84; median HHI = 2405) and non-alcoholic beverage sectors (median CR4 = 72; median HHI = 1995) compared to the packaged food sector (median CR4 = 51; median HHI = 932). There was considerable evidence of common ownership across sectors. Overall, the Vanguard Group Inc owned at least 1% of shares in 95% of publicly listed companies, Blackrock Institutional Trust Company 71%, and State Street Global Advisors (US) 43%. Conclusions: The Canadian packaged food and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing and grocery retailing sectors include several consolidated markets, with a high degree of common ownership by major investors. Findings suggest that a small number of large corporations, particularly in the retailing sector, have extensive power to influence Canadian food environments; their policies and practices warrant substantial attention as part of efforts to improve population diets in Canada. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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19. Valorizing Canadian Oat Cultivars to Obtain Non‐Conventional Starch: Pasting, Physicochemical, and Morphological Properties.
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Zhu, Xiuling, Dai, Qingyuan, Silveira Hornung, Polyanna, Lopes Teixeira, Gerson, Nkhata Malunga, Lovemore, Ames, Nancy, and Beta, Trust
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STARCH , *ONE-way analysis of variance , *OATS , *PRINCIPAL components analysis , *FOOD industry , *GRAIN harvesting - Abstract
Valorizing non‐conventional raw materials to obtain food products has become a crucial strategy of food processing industries for curbing the current depletion of natural resources worldwide. Thus, non‐conventional starches from protein extraction residues of Canadian oat cultivars are studied regarding their technological properties. Consequently, 29 variables are evaluated in starches originating from 18 oat grain samples harvested from nine locations in Canada. One‐way analysis of variance (ANOVA) is used to analyze the effects of location, cultivar, and their interaction on the properties. Data are also processed using principal component analysis (PCA) and hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) to reduce the dataset's dimensionality. ANOVA reveals that the starches technological features are greatly affected by harvesting location. PCA and HCA grouped samples into three clusters, explaining >70% of the data variability. Cluster 1 shows the lowest means for each response variable. Cluster 2 presents the highest trough viscosity values, while cluster 3 shows a low swelling factor. For proximate analysis, significantly different values are found for ash and amylose contents. Structural and morphological studies indicate starches with low crystallinity and small, polygonal, and irregular starch granules. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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20. BMI Research: Canada: Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,ALCOHOLIC beverages - Abstract
An industry report for the food and drink industry in Canada is presented from publisher BMI Research, with topics including forecast of the consumer recovery and alcoholic drinks and companies within the industry such as George Weston; Maple Leaf Foods and Walmart.
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- 2022
21. Guidance and perspectives on highly processed foods.
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Panahi, Shirin, Jones, Wendelyn, Duncan, Alison M., Ferland, Guylaine, Keller, Heather, Grantham, Andrea, and House, James D.
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HEALTH care industry , *FOOD industry , *ATTITUDES of medical personnel , *SATURATED fatty acids , *NUTRITIONAL requirements , *PUBLIC administration , *EXECUTIVES , *PACKAGED foods , *DIETARY sucrose , *PLANT-based diet , *FOOD handling , *ADULT education workshops - Abstract
The article discusses advantages and disadvantages of Highly Processed Foods (HPF). It examines food processing with evidence and perspectives from government, industry, and healthcare. Topics discussed includes the basis for processed foods, rationale for advocating limits on consumption of HPF, potential unintended consequences of limiting HPF, plant based processed foods, and the necessity of some processed foods for clinical settings.
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- 2022
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22. Sector Capsule: HW Snacks in Canada.
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SNACK food industry ,FOOD industry ,BUSINESS forecasting ,SALES forecasting - Abstract
Euromonitor International's HW Snacks in Canada sector capsule offers a guide to the size and shape of the category at a national level. It provides the latest sales data (2018-2022), allowing you to identify the categories driving growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
23. Sector Capsule: HW Staple Foods in Canada.
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FOOD industry ,BUSINESS forecasting ,COVID-19 pandemic ,SALES forecasting - Abstract
Euromonitor International's HW Staple Foods in Canada sector capsule offers a guide to the size and shape of the category at a national level. It provides the latest sales data (2018-2022), allowing you to identify the categories driving growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
24. Sector Capsule: HW Dairy Products and Alternatives in Canada.
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DAIRY products industry ,FOOD industry ,BUSINESS forecasting ,SALES forecasting - Abstract
Euromonitor International's HW Dairy Products and Alternatives in Canada sector capsule offers a guide to the size and shape of the category at a national level. It provides the latest sales data (2018-2022), allowing you to identify the categories driving growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
25. Sector Capsule: HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Canada.
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FOOD industry ,BUSINESS forecasting ,COVID-19 pandemic ,SALES forecasting - Abstract
Euromonitor International's HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Canada sector capsule offers a guide to the size and shape of the category at a national level. It provides the latest sales data (2018-2022), allowing you to identify the categories driving growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
26. BMI Research: Canada Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry - Abstract
An industry report for the Food and Drink industry in the Canada is presented from the publisher FitchSolutions, with topics including Industry Forecast; Industry Risk; and the Market Overview.
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- 2022
27. Designing legislative responses to restrict children's exposure to unhealthy food and non-alcoholic beverage marketing: a case study analysis of Chile, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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Sing, Fiona, Reeve, Belinda, Backholer, Kathryn, Mackay, Sally, and Swinburn, Boyd
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BEVERAGES , *FOOD industry , *MARKETING , *FOOD , *RESEARCH funding - Abstract
Introduction: Introducing legislation that restricts companies from exposing children to marketing of unhealthy food and beverage products is both politically and technically difficult. To advance the literature on the technical design of food marketing legislation, and to support governments around the world with legislative development, we aimed to describe the legislative approach from three governments.Methods: A multiple case study methodology was adopted to describe how three governments approached designing comprehensive food marketing legislation (Chile, Canada and the United Kingdom). A conceptual framework outlining best practice design principles guided our methodological approach to examine how each country designed the technical aspects of their regulatory response, including the regulatory form adopted, the substantive content of the laws, and the implementation and governance mechanisms used. Data from documentary evidence and 15 semi-structured key informant interviews were collected and synthesised using a directed content analysis.Results: All three countries varied in their legislative design and were therefore considered of variable strength regarding the legislative elements used to protect children from unhealthy food marketing. When compared against the conceptual framework, some elements of best practice design were present, particularly relating to the governance of legislative design and implementation, but the scope of each law (or proposed laws) had limitations. These included: the exclusion of brand marketing; not protecting children up to age 18; focusing solely on child-directed marketing instead of all marketing that children are likely to be exposed to; and not allocating sufficient resources to effectively monitor and enforce the laws. The United Kingdom's approach to legislation is the most comprehensive and more likely to meet its regulatory objectives.Conclusions: Our synthesis and analysis of the technical elements of food marketing laws can support governments around the world as they develop their own food marketing restrictions. An analysis of the three approaches illustrates an evolution in the design of food marketing laws over time, as well as the design strengths offered by a legislative approach. Opportunities remain for strengthening legislative responses to protect children from unhealthy food marketing practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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28. Doris Howes Calloway: Improving Food Composition Tables.
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Murphy, Suzanne P., Pennington, Jean A. T., Kretsch, Molly J., Kuhnlein, Harriet V., King, Janet C., Butte, Nancy F., Blackburn, Mary L., and Yates, Allison A.
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DATABASES , *FOOD industry , *FOOD labeling , *NUTRITIONAL assessment , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *BIOAVAILABILITY , *NUTRITIONAL value , *DIETITIANS , *HEALTH occupations students , *NUTRITIONAL requirements , *PUBLIC administration , *CONFERENCES & conventions , *DIETARY supplements , *SURVEYS , *FOOD chemistry , *FOOD quality , *CONSUMERS , *DIETETICS , *HEALTH promotion ,TUMOR prevention ,DIETETICS research - Abstract
Food composition tables (FCTs) provide the levels of nutrients and other components in foods. Researchers, dietitians, educators, the food industry, and consumers use these tables to convert food intakes into nutrient intakes to evaluate foods, meals, and diets or to plan feeding programs. Doris Howes Calloway, along with her graduate students, made many contributions to the development of accurate FCTs, including one of the first tables to have complete values for every food: the UC Berkeley Mini-List, which was later extended into tables for use in the classroom and by the public, and a table that could be used globally. Other advances include the development of tables for dietetics, Indigenous Peoples' food composition data, dietary supplement composition tables, and food composition data for use in government surveys and food labeling. Overall, this work significantly advanced the quality and quantity of FCTs available today. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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29. BMI Research: Canada Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry - Abstract
An industry report for the Food and Drink industry in the Canada is presented from the publisher FitchSolutions, with topics including Industry Forecast; Industry Risk; and the Market Overview.
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- 2022
30. RECLAIMING Indigenous Food Sovereignty and security IN CANADA.
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Quinn, Patrick
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FOOD sovereignty ,FOOD security ,CLIMATE change ,FOOD industry - Published
- 2023
31. Food and beverage manufacturing and retailing company policies and commitments to improve the healthfulness of Canadian food environments.
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Gaucher-Holm A, Chan J, Sacks G, Vaillancourt C, Vergeer L, Potvin Kent M, Olstad DL, and Vanderlee L
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- Canada, Humans, Commerce, Health Promotion, Beverages, Obesity prevention & control, Food Labeling legislation & jurisprudence, Food Labeling standards, Diet, Healthy, Food Industry, Nutrition Policy
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Background: Food and beverage companies play a central role in shaping the healthfulness of food environments., Methods: The BIA-Obesity tool was used to evaluate and benchmark the specificity, comprehensiveness and transparency of the food environment-related policies and commitments of leading food and beverage manufacturing and retailing companies in Canada. Policies and commitments related to the healthfulness of food environments within 6 action areas were assessed: 1) corporate nutrition strategy; 2) product (re)formulation; 3) nutrition information and labelling; 4) product and brand promotion; 5) product accessibility; and 6) disclosure of relationships with external organizations. Data were collected from publicly available sources, and companies were invited to supplement and validate information collected by the research team. Each company was then assigned a score out of 100 for each action area, and an overall BIA-Obesity score out of 100., Results: Overall BIA-Obesity scores for manufacturers ranged from 18 to 75 out of 100 (median = 49), while scores for retailers ranged from 21 to 25 (median = 22). Scores were highest within the product (re)formulation (median = 60) followed by the corporate nutrition strategy (median = 59) domain for manufacturers, while retailers performed best within the corporate nutrition strategy (median = 53), followed by the disclosure of relationships with external organizations (median = 47) domain. Companies within both sectors performed worst within the product accessibility domain (medians = 8 and 0 for manufacturers and retailers, respectively)., Conclusions: This study highlights important limitations to self-regulatory approaches of the food and beverage industry to improve the healthfulness of food environments. Although some companies had specific, comprehensive, and transparent policies and commitments to address the healthfulness of food environments in Canada, most fell short of recommended best-practice. Additional mandatory government policies and regulations may be warranted to effectively transform Canadian food environments to promote healthier diets and prevent related non-communicable diseases., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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- 2024
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32. Perceptions of Food Marketing and Media Use among Canadian Teenagers: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
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Truman E and Elliott C
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- Humans, Adolescent, Canada, Male, Female, Cross-Sectional Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Food Preferences psychology, Adolescent Behavior psychology, Food, Food Industry, Marketing methods, Social Media statistics & numerical data, Advertising methods
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Despite the prevalence of digital food marketing to teenagers and its potential impact on food preferences and consumption, little is known about the specific food advertisements teenagers see in Canada and how they perceive them. Further, few studies consult teenagers directly about their perceptions of teen-specific food marketing content. To shed light on such issues, this study examines perceptions of food marketing and self-reported media use of Canadian teenagers via an online survey. Four hundred and sixty-four teenagers (ages 13-17) participated. Overall, teenagers identified Instagram and TikTok as the most popular social media platforms. The top food or beverage brands that teens felt specifically targeted them were McDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola and Tim Hortons, while Instagram was deemed the most important media platform when it comes to teen-targeted food marketing. Teens deemed "celebrity" and "visual style" as the most important (food and beverage) advertising techniques when it comes to persuading teenagers to buy. Overall, the study provides insights into teen media use and brand preference, including the brands teens feel target them most directly and what they consider to be salient in terms of the food advertising they see. It also provides valuable details for researchers seeking to further identify and measure elements of teen-targeted food marketing.
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- 2024
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33. BMI Research: Canada Food & Drink Report.
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BEVERAGE industry ,FOOD industry - Abstract
An industry report for the Food and Drink industry in the Canada is presented from the publisher FitchSolutions, with topics including Industry Forecast; Industry Risk; and the Market Overview.
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- 2021
34. Decomposition of extensive and intensive margin impacts of trade policies.
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Zhao, Xin, Luckstead, Jeff, and Devadoss, Stephen
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MARGINS (Security trading) ,DECOMPOSITION method ,BILATERAL trade ,COMMERCIAL policy ,FOOD industry ,MONOPOLISTIC competition - Abstract
Using a multi‐region heterogeneous‐firm trade model, this paper develops a method to decompose volumes and values of domestic sales, bilateral trade, total production and consumption into their intensive and extensive margins. With the free‐entry condition, the extensive margin is further decomposed into two subcategories: operating‐extensive margin and entrance/exit‐extensive margin. This method can provide ex ante predictions on gains and losses in the margins of member and nonmember countries following a trade agreement. We apply our decomposition methods to quantitatively analyse the impacts of CETA between Canada and the European Union on the world processed food industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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35. Chinova Bioworks Announces Exclusive Distribution Partnership With Hawkins Watts.
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BIOTECHNOLOGY ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,FOOD additives ,FOOD industry ,DIETARY fiber - Published
- 2024
36. Barentz Announced Distribution Partnership With CrushDynamics.
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INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,FOOD industry ,BUSINESS ,ELEMENTAL diet - Published
- 2024
37. MarketLine Industry Profile: Foodservice in Canada.
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FOOD industry - Abstract
An industry report for the foodservice industry in Canada is presented from publisher MarketLine, with topics including market value, market segmentation, and business forecasts for the industry.
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- 2021
38. BMI Research: Canada Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry - Abstract
An industry report for the Food and Drink industry in the Canada is presented from the publisher FitchSolutions, with topics including Industry Forecast; Industry Risk; and the Market Overview.
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- 2021
39. BMI Research: Canada: Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry - Abstract
An industry report for the Food and Drink industry in the Canada is presented from the publisher FitchSolutions, with topics including Industry Forecast; Industry Risk; and the Market Overview.
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- 2021
40. Sea change: HOW ONE CANADIAN COMPANY IS MAKING SEAFOOD MORE SUSTAINABLE.
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MAYER, TIFFANY
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FOOD industry ,COOKING ,SEAFOOD ,SUSTAINABLE development - Abstract
The article showcases the sustainable seafood production initiative of Canadian indoor shrimp farming company Planet Shrimp. An overview of the company's in-house purification and recycling of water used in pools housing shrimp at different life stages is provided. Also noted is the investment of the company in a shrimp post-larvae hatchery in order to overcome ecological issues and impact economic incentives.
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- 2022
41. Child and adolescent exposure to unhealthy food marketing across digital platforms in Canada.
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Potvin Kent M, Bagnato M, Remedios L, Soares Guimarães J, Gillis G, Soto C, Hatoum F, and Pritchard M
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- Humans, Adolescent, Child, Canada, Male, Female, Cross-Sectional Studies, Food Industry, Smartphone statistics & numerical data, Social Media statistics & numerical data, Computers, Handheld statistics & numerical data, Marketing methods, Marketing statistics & numerical data
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Background: Children and adolescents are exposed to a high volume of unhealthy food marketing across digital media. No previous Canadian data has estimated child exposure to food marketing across digital media platforms. This study aimed to compare the frequency, healthfulness and power of food marketing viewed by children and adolescents across all digital platforms in Canada., Methods: For this cross-sectional study, a quota sample of 100 youth aged 6-17 years old (50 children, 50 adolescents distributed equally by sex) were recruited online and in-person in Canada in 2022. Each participant completed the WHO screen capture protocol where they were recorded using their smartphone or tablet for 30-min in an online Zoom session. Research assistants identified all instances of food marketing in the captured video footage. A content analysis of each marketing instance was then completed to examine the use of marketing techniques. Nutritional data were collected on each product viewed and healthfulness was determined using Health Canada's 2018 Nutrient Profile Model. Estimated daily and yearly exposure to food marketing was calculated using self-reported device usage data., Results: 51% of youth were exposed to food marketing. On average, we estimated that children are exposed to 1.96 marketing instances/child/30-min (4067 marketing instances/child/year) and adolescents are exposed to 2.56 marketing instances/adolescent/30-min (8301 marketing instances/adolescent/year). Both children and adolescents were most exposed on social media platforms (83%), followed by mobile games (13%). Both age groups were most exposed to fast food (22% of marketing instances) compared to other food categories. Nearly 90% of all marketing instances were considered less healthy according to Health Canada's proposed 2018 Nutrient Profile Model, and youth-appealing marketing techniques such as graphic effects and music were used frequently., Conclusions: Using the WHO screen capture protocol, we were able to determine that child and adolescent exposure to the marketing of unhealthy foods across digital media platforms is likely high. Government regulation to protect these vulnerable populations from the negative effects of this marketing is warranted., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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- 2024
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42. BMI Research: Canada Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry - Abstract
An industry report for the Food and Drink industry in Canada is presented from the publisher FitchSolutions, with topics including business forecast; competitive landscape; and the market overview.
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- 2021
43. A review of Canadian and international food safety systems: Issues and recommendations for the future.
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Charlebois, Sylvain, Juhasz, Mark, Music, Janet, and Vézeau, Janèle
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FOOD safety ,SYSTEM safety ,RECOMMENDER systems ,FOOD industry ,VALUE chains ,NUTRITION policy ,SAFETY regulations - Abstract
In January 2019, the Safe Food for Canadians Act/Safe Food for Canadians regulations (heretofore identified as SFCR) came into force across Canada and brought a more streamlined process to food safety practice in Canada. Food trade and production processes have evolved rapidly in recent decades, as Canada imports and exports food products; therefore it is critically important to remain aware of the latest advances responding to a range of challenges and opportunities in the food safety value chain. Looking through the optics of the recent SFCR framework, this paper places the spotlight on leading domestic and international research and practices to help strengthen food safety policies of the future. By shedding some light on new research, we also draw attention to international developments that are noteworthy, and place those in context as to how new Canadian food safety policy and regulation can be further advanced. The paper will benchmark Canada through a review study of food safety best practices by juxtaposing (i) stated aspirations with, (ii) actual performance in leading Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) jurisdictions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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44. BMI Research: Canada Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry ,SWOT analysis - Abstract
An industry report for the food and drink industry in Canada is presented from publisher Fitch Solutions, with topics including food and drink SWOT analysis, market overview, and profiles of leading companies in the industry including Corby Spirit and Wine, Cott, and George Weston.
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- 2020
45. From Vietnam refugee to Canada's 'Cashew King': Dan On says mixing Asian and Canadian business practices and values was key to success.
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DAISY XIONG
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BUSINESS success ,REFUGEES ,FOOD industry ,VIETNAMESE people ,SUCCESS - Abstract
The article focuses on Dan On's journey from a Vietnam refugee to Canada's 'Cashew King', and it emphasizes the fusion of Asian and Canadian business practices and values as crucial to success. It reports that the B.C. government designated Vietnam as one of three key markets in its trade diversity strategy, prompting opportunities for companies like Dan-D Foods Group Global, which employs workers across six countries.
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- 2024
46. The targeting of preschoolers, children, adolescents and adults by the Canadian food and beverage industry on television: a cross-sectional study.
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Pinto, A., Pauzé, E., Roy-Gagnon, M.-H., Dubois, L., and Potvin Kent, M.
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RISK of childhood obesity , *HEALTH policy , *FOOD industry , *CONVENIENCE foods , *SELF-management (Psychology) , *CROSS-sectional method , *NUTRITION , *FOOD preferences , *ADVERTISING , *MARKETING , *TELEVISION , *CHI-squared test , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *NATURAL foods - Abstract
Unhealthy food advertising can negatively impact children's food preferences and nutritional health. In Canada, only companies participating in the self-regulatory Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CAI) commit to limiting unhealthy food advertising to children. We analyzed food advertising from 182 Canadian television stations in 2018. A principal component analysis explored patterns of advertising by 497 food companies and their targeting of preschoolers, children, adolescents, and adults. Chi-square analyses tested differences in the volume of advertising between target age groups by heavily advertising food companies and by CAI-participating and non-participating companies. In 2018, Maple Leaf Foods, Boulangerie St-Méthode, Exceldor Foods, Goodfood Market and Sobeys advertised most frequently during preschooler-programming. General Mills, Kellogg's, the Topps Company, Parmalat and Post Foods advertised most frequently during child-programming, while Burger King, McDonald's, General Mills, Kellogg's and Wendy's advertised most frequently during adolescent-programming. CAI-participating companies were responsible for over half of the food advertising broadcast during programs targeted to children (55%), while they accounted for less than half of the food advertising aired during programs targeting preschoolers (24%), adolescents (41%) and adults (42%). Statutory food advertising restrictions are needed to limit food companies' targeting of young people on television in Canada. Novelty: Advertising from fast food restaurant chains dominated television programming targeted to adolescents in 2018. Advertising from breakfast cereal, candy, and snack manufacturers dominated television programming targeted at children in 2018. Over 100 Canadian and transnational companies contravened broadcast restrictions on advertising to preschoolers in 2018. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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47. COVID‐19 and food processing in Canada.
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Hailu, Getu
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FOOD prices , *FOOD industry , *ECONOMIC stimulus , *GOVERNMENT shutdown , *PLANT shutdowns , *SOCIAL impact , *ECONOMIC recovery , *ECONOMIC impact - Abstract
In this paper, I explore the economic activities of the food processing industry during the coronavirus disease‐2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. One of the key lessons from food processing and related industries is that without being designated as an essential service and targeted stimulus packages, the food industry could have fallen victim to the COVID‐19 crisis. Although the social and economic impacts of the interventions are not clear, being designated as an essential service was likely far more important to the food industry than the targeted stimulus packages. The pandemic and shutdown orders had a considerable production reallocation effect. Some processors have seen temporary closure and reduced capacity utilization. On the upside, disruptions in the food processing sector have not been as severe as in non‐essential sectors. The food processing sector has proven to be relatively stable during the pandemic – food was still processed and delivered to consumers and food price increases were minimal in most cases given the scale of the shock. Moving forward, because COVID‐19 is a global crisis, internationally targeted and coordinated efforts to tackle the virus could place the industry on a strong trajectory towards economic recovery and growth. Résumé Dans cet article, j'explore les activités économiques de l'industrie de la transformation des aliments pendant la pandémie COVID‐19. L'une des principales leçons tirées de la transformation des aliments et des industries connexes est que sans être désignée comme un service essentiel et visée par des plans de relance ciblés, l'industrie alimentaire aurait pu être victime de la crise du COVID‐19. Bien que les impacts sociaux et économiques des interventions ne soient pas clairs, être désigné comme un service essentiel était probablement beaucoup plus important pour l'industrie alimentaire que les plans de relance ciblés. La pandémie et les ordres d'arrêt ont eu un effet considérable de réallocation de la production. Certains transformateurs ont connu des fermetures temporaires et une utilisation réduite de leurs capacités. Les perturbations dans le secteur de la transformation des aliments n'ont pas été aussi graves que dans les secteurs non essentiels. Le secteur de la transformation des aliments s'est avéré relativement stable pendant la pandémie ‐ les aliments étaient encore transformés et livrés aux consommateurs et les augmentations des prix des denrées alimentaires ont été minimes dans la plupart des cas compte tenu de l'ampleur du choc. À l'avenir, parce que le COVID‐19 est une crise mondiale, des efforts coordonnés et ciblés au niveau international pour lutter contre le virus pourraient placer l'industrie sur une trajectoire solide vers la reprise économique et la croissance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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48. Canada Food & Drink Report: Includes 5-year forecasts to 2024.
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FOOD industry - Abstract
An industry report of the food & drink industry in Canada is presented from publisher FitchSolutions Ltd., with topics including industry latest news, business forecast and leading firms including Corby Spirit & Wine Ltd., George Weston Foods Ltd., and Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
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- 2020
49. BMI Research: Canada Food & Drink Report.
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FOOD industry - Abstract
An industry report for the Food & Drink industry in the Canada is presented from the publisher FitchSolutions, with topics including Industry Forecast; Industry Risk; and the Market Overview.
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- 2020
50. MarketLine Industry Profile: Food & Grocery Retail in Canada.
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FOOD industry ,RETAIL industry - Abstract
An industry report for the food & grocery retail industry in Canada is presented from publisher MarketLine with topics including industry news, latest research, and leading firms including Wal-Mart International, Empire Co. Ltd., and Metro Inc.
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- 2020
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