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Orkla Food Ingredients signs licence agreement with Renaissance BioScience Corp. for Acrylamide-Reducing Yeast Technology
mei 30, 2017

Orkla Food Ingredients signs licence agreement with Renaissance BioScience Corp. for Acrylamide-Reducing Yeast Technology

Orkla Food Ingredients, a subsidiary of Orkla ASA (OSE:ORK) has signed a license agreement with Renaissance BioScience Corp. to exclusively produce and sell Renaissance acrylamide-reducing yeast to food manufacturers in the European Nordic and Baltic markets, starting in Q3 2017.
Health Canada proposes to prohibit the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHO) in food
april 29, 2017

Health Canada proposes to prohibit the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHO) in food

Health Canada is introducing a regulatory proposal to prohibit the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs)—the main source of industrially produced trans fats—in food to help protect the health of all Canadians.
Recall in Canada: Jalapeño-flavoured Miss Vickie's® kettle cooked potato chips recalled due to potential presence of salmonella in seasoning
april 22, 2017

Recalled in Canada: Jalapeño-flavoured Miss Vickie's® kettle cooked potato chips - due to potential presence of salmonella in seasoning

The Miss Vickie's® brand today announced a voluntary recall of Jalapeño-flavoured Miss Vickie's® brand kettle cooked potato chips due to the potential presence of Salmonella in the seasoning used in the product.
Carisma is back! Lower GR Potato Returns to Ontario Grocery Stores
april 19, 2017

Carisma is back! Lower GR Potato Returns to Ontario Grocery Stores

Following a highly successful launch in 2016, Canadian produce company EarthFresh is bringing its lower glycemic response (GR)* Carisma potato back to Ontario grocery retailers for an extended season.
Halifax Police: Unclear if needle came from potatoes
november 29, 2016

Halifax Police: Unclear if needle came from potatoes

After further investigation of the food tampering report of this weekend, Halifax Police concluded it can not be determined where the needle originated. This additional reporting caused a sigh of relieve among Canadian Potato Packers.
New Potato Tampering Incident in Halifax linked to Prince Edward Island Potatoes
november 27, 2016

New Potato Tampering Incident in Halifax linked to Prince Edward Island Potatoes

Earlier today, the Halifax Regional Police announced they received a report of a needle being found in potatoes at a home in Halifax, NS Canada.
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New to North America: Earthfresh Farms introduces the Low Glycemic Response Potato Variety Carisma
oktober 03, 2016

Earthfresh Farms introduces first Low Glycemic Response Potato Variety Carisma to North America

Earthfresh Farms introduces a first to North America: The Carisma, a Low Glycemic Response potato variety.
Fire at Olde York Potato Chip Plant.
juni 18, 2016

Fire at Olde York Potato Chip Plant

A fire broke out at the Olde York Potato Chips plant in Brampton, Ontario early Friday morning (June 17).
Acrylamide-Reducing Yeast achieves GRAS-status
mei 19, 2016

Acrylamide-Reducing Yeast achieves GRAS-status

Renaissance BioScience Corp. has announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has “no questions” in regards to Renaissance’s Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notice for its non-GMO, acrylamide-reducing (AR) baker’s yeast strain (GRAS Notice No. GRN 000604).
Simplot's Innate Potato (First Generation) Receives Canadian Government Clearance
maart 22, 2016

Simplot's Innate Potato (First Generation) Receives Canadian Government Clearance

Health Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have completed their respective food and feed safety assessments of the J.R. Simplot Company’s first generation of Innate® potatoes.
Gillenkirch installs potato washing and sorting plant for Rollo Bay Holdings
maart 06, 2016

Gillenkirch installs high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings

German Machine manufacturer Gillenkirch installed a high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
PEI Potatoes Remain a Cost-Effective Vegetable for Canadian Consumers
januari 16, 2016

PEI Potatoes Remain a Cost-Effective Vegetable for Canadian Consumers

The softening Canadian dollar has in many cases driven up the cost of imported produce and this is being reflected in grocery store prices. However, one staple vegetable that has not experienced the same jump in prices is Prince Edward Island Potatoes.
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november 03, 2015

Special Bakers Yeast shows potential to reduce acrylamide in potato products

Renaissance Ingredients Inc. shows the results of its in-house, laboratory-scale analysis of the efficacy of its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing baker’s yeast for applications in the potato industry.
Researchers turn potato processing waste into eco-friendly plastic films
oktober 28, 2015

Researchers turn potato processing waste into eco-friendly plastic films

Researchers of the University of Alberta offer a green alternative to petroleum-based plastics used in food packaging by turning potato byproducts into eco-friendly plastic films
Security Cameras help keep Prince Edward Island Potatoes safe
september 24, 2015

Security Cameras help keep Prince Edward Island Potatoes safe

The potato harvest on Prince Edward Island is now underway and many farmers have installed security cameras in their fields and around machinery due to potato tampering concerns.
Metal object found in mashed potatoes in Halifax restaurant
september 14, 2015

Metal object found in mashed potatoes in Halifax restaurant

The discovery of needles and nails in potatoes in a suspected case of food tampering earlier this year in Atlantic Canada have heightened the awareness of consumers and media alike. The latest case, reported by CBC Nova Scotia, is the finding of metal object in mashed potatoes in a Halifax restaurant.
Potato tampering mystery remains unsolved
augustus 17, 2015

Potato tampering mystery remains unsolved

The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry '... hasn't focused on the belly aching, financial or emotional challenges...' resulting from the potato tampering incidents, that are still unresolved. 'Instead food safety has continued to be the highest priority ...' says Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. potato board.
Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering
juli 29, 2015

Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering

The most recent report of a metal object found in a bag of potatoes appears to be of a different nature than previous incidents, say RCMP and the P.E.I. Potato Board.potato bag in which watch strap pin was found

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