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The article discusses the influx of U.S. owned fast-food restaurants into Canada as of 2012, such as Chipotle Mexican Grill, Panera Bread, and Five Guys. The independent and chain restaurant industries in Canada and Canadian consumers' habits are discussed, and failed American restaurants in Canada such as Dunkin' Donuts, Krispy Kreme Donuts, and Moe's Southwest Grill are described.

The article offers information on profiles of several growing food companies of Canada. It states that the non-diary cheese making company, Daiya Foods Inc. was found by Greg Blake, whose quality is continuously increasing, and it is getting closer to real cheese. It mentions that HapiFoods is popular for making chia cereal called Holy Crap, which contains hemp and buckwheat.

The article presents information on food producers that are using reformulation and salt replacers to reduce sodium content in their products in Canada. It is stated that Health Canada is serious about reducing the amount of salt consumed by Canadians, and the agency has started releasing draft sodium targets for many foods. Low-So Salt Replacer is a salt substitute from Burlington, Ontario-based Malabar Super Spice Co. Ltd., that can be used to replace up to half the sodium in food products.

The article discusses how business partners Marc Lafontaine and Yannick Gervais of the Quebec's oldest and largest sausage-making firms Charcuterie La Fernandière, a Trois-Rivières revieved its dying business. After a complete market research they decided to drop the company's line of high-quality cooked products and open a second line of fresh sausages. They reveals that in Canada, now there is much focus on food safety and awareness.

The article reports on the initiatives of food and beverage companies to develop and market nutrient-dense foods and beverages to ensure elderly Canadians balance their everyday needs with increasing specific health concerns. It mentions that Nestlé Canada Inc. has produced functional foods with ingredients that boost eyesight and immune system for older Canadians. Other companies that cater to these needs of older people include Agropur Cooperative, Cargill Inc. and Quaker Oats Co.

The article reports on the Food in Canada's annual Guide Book. It has information on Canadian food and beverage industry associations and councils, research centers and educational institutions, plus U.S. national associations. To be listed in the 2011 Guide Book, contact Deanna Rosolen, managing editor, at deanna.rosolen@food.rogers.com.

A list of Canadian companies, dealing in various food products, is presented, which include Nealanders International Inc., Univar Canada Ltd., and First Spice Mixing Co. (Canada) Ltd.

Information about the several topics discussed at the 2009 KPMG Executive Roundtable is presented. Topics include the discussion about how companies and different sectors of food and beverage industry in Canada cope up in times of economic uncertainties. The roundtable featured several executives including Steve Diakowsky, Steve Smith, and Jim Thorne.

The article reports on research and consulting company NPD Group Inc.'s "Snacking in Canada 2008 Report" in which it has defined a new consumption pattern in Canada. As reported, in this pattern, consumers are increasingly purchasing single-serving, multi-unit packages at the grocery or big-box store for eating later, in an effort to achieve a multitude of important food-related goals.

The article presents news briefs related to the food industry in Canada. Vancouver-based Burcon NutraScience Corp. has announced that its Puratein and Supertein canola protein isolates are Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for their intended use in a variety of food and beverage applications. The Tri-Mach Group has announced the release of its new web page, www.tri-mach.com. Petroferm Inc. has been acquired by H.I.G. Chemicals Holdings Corp.

The article offers news briefs related to food suppliers in Canada. An agreement has been signed between Olymel LP and Silliker Inc. to train its employees with SISTEM as an interactive and group-based training platform. Maheu&Maheu Inc. is celebrating its 75th anniversary as a pest management company in Quebec. Norcross Safety Products LLC has been acquired by Honeywell Ltd.

The article reports on efforts by the Canadian food industry to address consumers' increasing preference for eating healthy by both decreasing the use of artificial ingredients and boosting the use of natural and health-promoting substances. Canadian shelves are filling with food products that are additive- and preservative-free and contain more natural and organic ingredients as well as those that improve and maintain health.

A directory food processing and food companies in Canada is presented.

The article examines changes made to business strategies in the Canadian food and beverage industry. Food manufacturers won above average profits at the cost of losing domestic market share as retailers and consumers increasingly turned to imports. Meat packers and other export-oriented food manufacturers have exited unprofitable product categories and markets, while making capital expenditures to become cost competitive with their remaining specialties.

The article focuses on a roundtable discussion on business sustainability among a number of executives from different sectors of the Canadian food and beverage industry. According to Steve Smith, the concept of business sustainability can be defined as social responsibility to the workers, suppliers, consumers and communities. Peter Cummings claims that sustainability in the food industry has been driven more by the need to remain competitive and stay in business.

The article presents a guide to food manufacturers in Canada, categorized according to the ingredients and food additives they offer. Brenntag Canada Inc. and Canada Colors & Chemicals offer acacia gum. Cambrian Chemicals and Continental Ingredients Canada offer acidifiers. Eastman Chemical Co. and Grain Processing Corp. offer alcohol.

The article discusses the effect of the rapid appreciation of the Canadian dollar on the Canadian food and beverage industry. Canadian currency, which is now worth 90 U.S. cents and has risen faster and further than expected, resulted in the loss of exporting contacts among manufacturers of value-added foods and beverages. At the same time, manufacturers in the country who source inputs in U.S. dollars may have the advantage, as Canadian dollar value buys 40% more than a U.S. $0.64 loonie. INSET: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS.

The article presents a roundtable interview with executives from various sectors of the Canadian food and beverage industry regarding innovation. Margaret Hudson noted how the country is able to release new products every year developed according to evolving health and nutrition concerns. Pieter de Jonge pointed out that Canadian food producers have to be more careful and selective in innovative type products due to Canada's population, which is smaller than that of the United States.

The article considers the move of Canada's food processing industry towards implementing leaner manufacturing practices. According to Guelph Food Technology Centre President and CEO Gary Fread, the food processing industry is beginning to realize that lean manufacturing can be part of the solution. However, the penetration of lean manufacturing remains shallow.

This article discusses the approaches made by the Canadian confectionery market in response to the growing concern over obesity. Manufacturers are incorporating nuts and berries and other healthful ingredients such as yogurt into new chocolate bars and panned products. The bagged candy category has also expanded in response to consumer demand for greater portion control. INSETS: TO SNACK OR NOT TO SNACK;NOT JUST FOR COLD SEASON ANYMORE.

Presents news briefs on the food industry in Canada as of January 2006. Information on the Smarter Regulation of Foods in Canada conference to be hosted by the Conference Board of Canada; Focus of the seminar Designing and Marketing foods to Boomers and Other Mature Market Makers to be conducted by Guelph Food Technology Centre; List of top flavors that are predicted to catch the attention of consumers according to a research by McCormick & Co.

This section presents a directory of suppliers in the Canadian food industry for 2006.

This section presents a list of the top 100 Canadian food and beverage processors in terms of sales growth between 2003 and 2004.

This article presents a roundtable discussion among KPMG executives about the Canadian dollar, food safety, increasing cost of energy and consumer trends in the country. KPMG is a leading professional services firm with a dedicated food and beverage industry practice. The biggest challenge facing the Canadian industries is generating profitable growth in relation to changing consumer needs.

Focuses on opportunities offered by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to Canadian food suppliers. Objective of the company in pricing and dealing with its suppliers; Advantages offered by the Collaborative, Planning Forecasting and Replenishment program of the company to its suppliers; Facts about Wal-Mart.

Focuses on the efforts of food producers and processors to meet the demand for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables across Canada. Total grocery sales for prepackaged fresh-cut salad, vegetables and fruit products in the 52-week period ending May 14, 2005 according to ACNielsen; Reasons behind the preference of big food companies to buy fresh, ready-to-use vegetables; Factors driving the growth of fresh-cut fruit.

Focuses on the efforts of Health Canada to improve the country's food formulation laws. Deadline for the mandatory nutrition labelling that Canadian food manufacturers need to comply; Role of foreign regulatory amendments in food laws in Canada; Alternative methods to promote health and nutrition; Concept of a discretionary fortification developed by Health Canada for the food industry.

Presents news briefs on the food industry in Canada as of June 2005. Implementation of a tracking and tracing system for slaughtered cattle in Alberta; Plan of Lakeside Packers to increase its beef slaughter capacity; Acquisition of Schneider Cheese Inc. by Saputo Inc.

Presents news briefs on the food industry in Canada as of May 2005. Acquisition of Creemore Springs Brewery Ltd. by Molson Canada; Launch of Whole Foods Market's grocery in Oakville, Ontario; Availability of Lipton Lemon Iced Tea in cans from Pepsi-Cola Canada Ltd. and Unilever Canada Inc.

Focuses on the sales performance of the Canadian confectionery industry in 2004. Reason behind the decline in confectionery exports; Factors attributed to the increase in sales of diet candy bars compared to energy bars; Health benefits of granola and cereal bars from General Mills; Purpose of Cadbury Adams for converting all of its packaging to purple. INSET: FOLLOW THE ACQUISITON.

Explores issues concerning the meat industry in Canada. Information on the Sobeys Taste of the Day retail brand of the Quality Assured Ontario Veal; View of Don Rees, a spokesman for Organic Kitchen, on organic poultry; Result of the fact that Canadians rediscovered their lov of animal proteins. INSET: Commercial Beef Utilization Strategy.

Offers observation on the problems surrounding container transportation in Canada. Impact of the transportation bottlenecks on Trophy Foods Inc.; Worth of process food products that were exported by the country; Percentage increases in the traffic at Port of Montreal.

Focuses on the efforts of food manufacturers in boosting whole grains aimed at promoting among consumers the benefits of good carbohydrates in Canada, as of January 2005. Suggested marketing strategy for makers of high-carbohydrate foods; Background on initiatives for the reduction or elimination of trans fats in food products; Views on consumers' needs that should be met by food manufacturers for them to succeed, including nutrition and taste. INSETS: American Food Guide Promotes Whole Grains;Healthier Options & Innovations Drive Snack Food Sales.

Presents a directory of Canadian food and beverage industry associations and councils, research centers and educational institutions and U.S. national associations, as of January 2005. Canada Safety Council; Atlantic Poultry Research Institute; Acadia University; American Meat Institute.

Focuses on the importance of traditional and novel forms of fiber for consumer health in Canada. Benefits of increasing dietary fiber consumption for the health, including lower cholesterol levels and the reduced risk of cancer; Recommendations regarding dietary fiber consumption by Health Canada; Role of food companies in the promotion of consumer health; Background on a debate concerning the definition of fiber.

Focuses on the growth of food and beverage exports in Canada in 2004. Efforts of beef processors to expand their processing capacity; Factors that contribute to the growth in exports of the distillery industry; Forecast on the global demand for food and beverages in 2005.

Discusses the adoption of packaging technologies in the Canadian food and beverage industry in 2004. Plan of food and beverage manufacturers regarding packaging machinery investments; Information on the opening of the North American bag-in-box plant by Jefferson Smurfit Group in Mississauga, Ontario in July; Launch of Uncle Ben's Ready Rice product lines by Masterfoods USA in January.

Presents news briefs on the food and beverage industry in Canada as of October 2004. Agreement between Midwest Food Products Inc. and McCain Foods; Information on the closure of a Labatt Breweries plant in New Westminster, British Columbia; Launch of the Canada-Ontario Foreign Animal Disease Emergency Response Plan by the federal government and the government of Ontario in August.

Discusses ways of minimizing the tax burdens of Canadian companies involved in the food and beverage industry when trading with the U.S. Provisions of the U.S.-Canada Tax Treaty; Factors to consider in exploiting the U.S. market; Key elements of a business expansion plan.

Presents a discussion on several issues concerning the food industry in Canada, as of September 2004. Effect of border delays on costs associated with conducting business with the U.S.; Impact of food safety and animal health concerns on the industry; Actions taken in dealing with changes in dietary trends.

Presents a list of the top food and beverage processors in Canada as of September 2004. McCain Foods Ltd.; Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; George Weston Ltd.

Discusses the recovery of food and beverage manufacturers from several crises in 2003. Factors that contributed to the recovery; Reason behind a decline in travel and tourism in 2002; Forecast on the growth of finished food exports in 2004 and 2005.

Discusses the trade between Canada and South America for processed foods and beverage products. Description of the Brazilian food industry; Business strategy of Canadian food and beverage manufacturers in dealing with South America; Overview of Canadian food and beverage companies in South America. INSET: OUTLOOK FOR EXPORTERS AND INVESTORS.

Deals with the wastewater treatment concerns of the food industry in Canada. Discussion on food processing products that produces wastewater streams in the country; Information on the separation of solid and liquid waste in the industry; Use of bleach or chlorine in the form of sodium hypochlorite for the industry's sterilization method. INSET: DIVERTING FROM THE WASTE STREAM.

Assesses the state of the Canadian meat industry in 2003. Increase in consumer demand for chicken meat; Improvement in export of Canadian beef; Consumer group of refrigerated precooked roasts.

Presents a calendar of congresses, seminars and exhibitions for companies in the Canadian food and beverage industry from February through December 2004.

Presents a guide to food and beverage industry associations and councils, research centres and educational institutions in Canada and the U.S. for 2004.

Details the transformation of Canada-based Maple Leaf Foods Inc. from being a meat packer into a food processor of baked goods and animal proteins in January 2004. Company history; Sample products of the company; Business operations. INSET: LEADERSHIP A COMPETITIVE EDGE FOR MAPLE LEAF FOODS.

Presents news briefs on issues related to the food and beverage industry of Canada as of January 2004. Acquisition of the beverage business of North Carolina's Quality Beverage Brands by Cott Beverages; Formation of the Dairy Processors Association of Canada; Meat inspection report tasked to Justice Roland Haines of Ontario.

Discusses the effects of the rise of the Canadian dollar on food and beverage manufacturers in Canada in November 2003. Benefits of the dollar's rise; Statistics of food and beverage exports; List of Canada's top foreign export markets; Information on the acquisition of New Zealand agri-foods by Canadian manufacturers.