25 m. ago Canadian Food Inspection Agency announces recall of mushrooms in B.C., Alberta

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced the recall of Baekdu Peak branded enoki mushrooms that were sold in B.C. and Alberta

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34 h. ago London hospital leads first North American fermented food initiative

The Canadian Fermented Food Initiative will officially launch Monday, Nov. 17, at a conference in Toronto.

Science

56 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Why Trump’s food tariff reversal is quietly great for Canada

Canadian roasters, chocolatiers, bakeries, beverage processors, food manufacturers and restaurant chains all stand to enjoy relief in their margins.

Economics

3 d. ago ’Deep burial’ for ostriches at B.C. landfill as CFIA completes cull, disposal work

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has completed its “active operations” at the British Columbia ostrich farm where professional marksmen were used to cull the flock following an outbreak of avian flu, the agency said in a statement Thursday. The carcasses of 314 ostriches have been disposed of through “deep burial” at a B.C. landfill along […]

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5 d. ago Sperri Helps Canadians Access Clean, Organic Food Through Winter Donation Initiative

How Canada’s first plant-based meal replacement brand is giving back through donation initiatives Kristi Harris, Director of Warehouse and Logistics at Feed Nova Scotia; Gregg Curwin, Co-Founder and CEO of Sperri; and Bessy Nikolaou, Vice President of Marketing at Sperri, are pictured together. TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sperri™, Canada’s first organic plant-based […]

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6 d. ago B.C. police investigate vandalism at CFIA office, drone footage over ostrich pen

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia have set off separate investigations that may be connected to the cull of hundreds of ostriches last week. Police said Monday that they are looking into a report of vandalism at a Canadian Food Inspection Agency location in Kelowna, B.C., where photos of the front of the office […]

Events

7 d. ago Death of B.C. ostriches not the end of our fight, farm spokesperson says

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) carried out the cull at the farm last week and confirmed that the flock of 300 to 330 ostriches had been shot dead.

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1 week ago Butterfield Acres reopens following temporary closure due to bird flu cases

None of its animals were affected, but all its birds had to be destroyed as per Canadian Food Inspection Agency protocols

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1 week ago Nearly 400 ostriches shot dead at B.C. farm to end avian flu dispute

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed professional marksmen were brought in Thursday just after 3:30 p.m. to shoot and kill the ostriches.

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1 week ago All ostriches shot dead at B.C. farm after avian flu dispute

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed professional marksmen were brought in Thursday just after 3:30 p.m. to shoot and kill the ostriches.

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1 week ago CFIA manual describes sitting on ostriches to inject lethal drug as cull ruling nears

OTTAWA — A Canadian Food Inspection Agency document on culling birds describes how ostriches should be killed, by methods that can include breaking their necks, lethal injection, gassing or shooting. While the CFIA has repeatedly said it will not discuss its procedures in relation to a possible cull at an ostrich farm in British Columbia, […]

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1 week ago Second Cup Café Introduces Festive Holiday Menu and Becomes the First National Coffee House in Canada to Launch Pacific Foods’ Pistachio Non

MONTREAL — This holiday season, Second Cup Café is launching its holiday drink menu, headlined by a Canadian first — the Pacific Foods’ Pistachio non-dairy beverage. Second Cup Café is the first national coffee house in Canada to offer Pacific Foods Barista Series Pistachio as a non-dairy beverage option, which has been incorporated into their […]

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2 w. ago Supreme Court to issue decision next week on if it will hear case of B.C. ostriches

A list of leave applications that will be ruled upon on Thursday includes the challenge by Universal Ostrich Farms to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order.

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2 w. ago Costco snack sold across Canada recalled over metal pieces that pose health risk

A popular treat sold at Costco is part of a Canada-wide recall, and shoppers are urged to double-check their cupboards and pantries before they bite in.According to a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) bulletin, Golden Island brand Korean Barbeque Recipe Fire-grilled Pork Jerky have been recalled due to the presence of pieces of metal."Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product," said CIFA in the national recall last updated on Oct. 27.Golden Island is issuing a recall for the Korean Barbeque Recipe Fire-grilled Pork Jerky with the universal product code 0 17082 01049 0.The recalled product is 410 g in size. The best-before dates are between Nov. 2, 2025, and Sept. 21, 2026.CFIA has categorized the waffle recall as a Class 2, which means "there is a moderate risk that consuming the food may lead to short-term or non-life-threatening health problems."A search for the jerky on Costco Canada's website shows the product is currently unava...

Economics

2 w. ago Could Kelowna could be the first Canadian UNESCO City of Gastronomy?

Kelowna has been invited to apply for a spot on this attention-getting list and judging will include its food heritage. Read more.

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2 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: Cloned meat is coming soon. Health Canada doesn’t want you to know

Even if the food is safe — and current evidence suggests it is — Canadians deserve to know how their food is produced

Science

2 w. ago The Bank of Canada could cut rates again. It likely won’t help food prices

As many Canadians struggle with affording essentials like food, experts say an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada could help consumers, but not as much for grocery prices.

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. sees 1st avian flu outbreaks since January as 9 confirmed in poultry stocks

A list published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency shows the virus has been detected in nine commercial poultry flocks in the region over the last two weeks.

Economics

2 w. ago Avian flu on the rise in B.C., nine outbreaks confirmed this month in poultry flocks

A list published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency shows the virus has been detected in nine commercial poultry flocks in the region over the last two weeks.

Economics

3 w. ago Conservatives press Liberals on cost of living as reports show food bank use soaring

OTTAWA — The Conservatives pressed the federal government over the rising cost of living as new reports show more Canadians are turning to food banks and community organizations. “How many meals will Canadians have to sacrifice for yet another costly Liberal budget,” Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asked Monday during question period. His questions followed the […]

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