Month: February 2016

Egg Farmers Of Canada: Industry Transitioning Away From Conventional Housing

February 5, 2016 Egg Farmers of Canada

Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) is pleased to announce, on behalf of the more than 1,000 Canadian egg farms, the commencement of a coordinated, systematic, market-oriented transition from conventional egg production toward other methods of production for supplying eggs. This collective approach will take hen welfare, human health, other resource implications, environmental impact and food production sustainability all into account. …

Call For Nominations: 2016 Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards

February 5, 2016 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

The International Dairy Foods Association is now accepting applications for the 12th annual Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards, a program that honors facilities for outstanding worker safety performance. Because health and safety experts believe that monitoring both leading and lagging indicators is crucial to an effective worker safety system, IDFA has gathered information on leading indicators since 2013. …

Ivory Coast Cocoa Quality To See Sharp Mid-Crop Decline – Exporters

February 5, 2016 Ange Aboa, Reuters

The quality of cocoa in top grower Ivory Coast's main crop has already fallen to levels normally seen later in the year as poor weather takes its toll, raising fears for the April-to-September mid-crop, exporters and farmers said on Thursday. …

ABA Presidents Message: Year-Long Industry Efforts Pay Big Dividends

February 5, 2016 American Bakers Association

When 2015 opened, most Washington observers predicted more gridlock in Washington. Despite a strong election for Republicans in November of 2014, President Obama made it clear that he would not back down from an aggressive regulatory agenda. Everyone agreed that the likelihood of any major legislative initiatives were pretty bleak. …

Cinnabon Partners With Wholesome Harvest Baking On Retail Line

February 5, 2016 Cinnabon

Cinnabon®, one of the world's most beloved and craveable brands is announcing the launch of its newest retail products in conjunction with Wholesome Harvest Baking®. The all new portfolio will introduce three items made with Cinnabon cinnamon including the Cinnamon Hearth Loaf, Cinnamon Pastry Bites and Cinnamon Scones.  The full line of Wholesome Harvest treats are now available at Walmart stores across Canada. …