E. Coli warning for raw beef sold at North York, ON store
Sept 2, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain raw beef products from Kabul Farms in North York, Ont. because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

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Government invests $6.5M in organic farming innovation
Sept 1, 2010 - The Government of Canada today announced a $6.5 million investment in cutting-edge research to develop more efficient and profitable processes for the Canadian organic industry.

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Early registration discount for E. coli conference ends this week
Aug 31, 2010 - The early registration discount for the upcoming conference, Prevention of E. coli O157:H7 for Beef Further Processors ends this Friday, Sept. 3, organizers announced.

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CRFA celebrates Quebec's $10-billion milestone
Aug 31, 2010 - According to the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA), Quebec's commercial foodservice industry - including restaurants, bars and caterers - is poised to reach $10 billion in sales this year.

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Cargill to close Toronto Case Ready facility
Aug 31 2010 - Cargill Limited announced it will be closing its Toronto Case Ready facility in the spring of 2011. The decision impacts 600 unionized employees and 90 management positions, the company said in a press release.

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CAAP application deadline Sept. 13
Aug 31, 2010 - The next deadline for applications to the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan (ACS) for funding under the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) is Monday, September 13, 2010 for applications over $10,000.

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Temple Grandin film a big winner at Primetime Emmy Awards
Aug 30, 2010 - HBO's Temple Grandin - the made for TV bio-pic about the autistic animal welfare activist and Meat Industry Hall of Fame member - won several awards at last night's Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Made for Television Movie.

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New Manitoba building code offers increased fire protection to farms
Aug 27, 2010 - The Province of Manitoba announced it will strengthen the building code for agriculture buildings and introduce a new Farm Building Code to make buildings safer and offer increased fire protection to livestock and property.

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Program helps new farmers in Nova Scotia
Aug 27, 2010 - Nova Scotia Agriculture Minister John MacDonell this week launched a new initiative called THINKFARM, which provides information on available programs and services.

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A&W to raise funds for MS Society at 2nd Annual Cruisin' for a Cause
Aug 25, 2010 - A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. will celebrate its second annual Cruisin' for a Cause Day tomorrow to benefit and raise awareness for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. One dollar from every Teen Burger sold at its restaurants across the country on Thursday, Aug. 26 will be used in the fight against MS.

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PAC to hold recall and traceability workshops across Canada
Aug 24, 2010 - Canada's Packaging Association (PAC) is planning a series of mock recall and traceability field trials of the entire packaging supply chain to take place across this year.

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AAFC extends application deadline for the abattoir competitiveness program
Aug 13, 2010 - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is extending the application deadline for the initial phase of the Abattoir Competitiveness Program to August 27 to allow eligible recipients more time to take advantage of the program.

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A&W launches urban concept restaurants
Aug 13, 2010 - A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. today launched a new national concept for urban customers with the opening of a new restaurant in Vancouver.

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Ritz and U.S. ag secretary establish working group
Aug 13, 2010- Canada's Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack this week to the establish a "high-level" working group to advance a science-based approach to global agricultural trade.

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Allergy alert: undeclared wheat in Shopsy's franks
Aug 13, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Maple Leaf Consumer Foods are warning people with allergies to wheat not to consume Shopsy's Original Recipe brand Jumbo Franks that contain wheat not declared on the label.

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Maple Leaf sausages recalled
Aug 12, 2010 - People with milk allergies shouldn't consume garlic sausages in three ready-to-eat cooked meat products by Maple Leaf Consumer Foods because they weren't properly labelled, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported Wednesday.

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