Business

Keeping vaccines at subzero temperatures during distribution will be hard, but likely key to ending pandemic

The ConversationSeptember 30, 2020

Just like a fresh piece of fish, vaccines are highly perishable products and must be kept at very cold, specific temperatures. The vaccine cold chain – a supply chain that can keep vaccines in tightly controlled temperatures from the moment they are made to the moment that they are administered to a person.... Read More...

How good governance can stop toxic ‘bro behaviour’ at companies

The ConversationSeptember 30, 2020

In 2019, the board of directors of McDonald’s Corp. took the unusual but bold and moral decision to dismiss its CEO Steve Easterbrook after he revealed he’d had a consensual relationship with a co-worker. So how can a board best ensure it discharges its responsibilities to corporate culture in an ethical, responsible and credible manner? ... Read More...

Ontario-made goat milk ice cream scoops up nation-wide award

SUSTAIN EditorialSeptember 30, 2020

Udderly Ridiculous Inc - an artisanal goat milk ice cream company launched in 2019 - was crowned the winner of the prestigious 27th Canadian Grand Prix New Prod... Read More...

World’s first pizza subscription service launches in Toronto

Caeli MazaraSeptember 18, 2020

Beloved downtown Toronto fast casual restaurant, General Assembly Pizza (GA), has launched the world's first pizza subscription service. The GA pizza subscripti... Read More...

Bringing local greens to Ontario year-round

SUSTAIN EditorialSeptember 18, 2020

The revolutionary GoodLeaf Farms' 4,000-square-metre indoor vertical farm in Guelph, Ontario, is now fully operational. The state-of-the-art farm is fully au... Read More...

First Restaurant Chains in Canada to Launch Impossible Burger

SUSTAIN EditorialSeptember 16, 2020

Iconic BC chains celebrate new menu additions in Sneak-Peek Weekend Sept. 19-20 with $2 from each Impossible™ Burger sold donated to Variety – the Children's Charity and a 1,000 Impossible™ Burgers Giveaway Contest... Read More...

Canada must eliminate food banks and provide a basic income after COVID-19

The ConversationSeptember 16, 2020

Research has long shown that feeding surplus food to those left behind in wealthy, food-secure Canada is ineffective, inequitable and an affront to human dignity. In a democratic society that values tolerance, equity and human rights, food banks are symbols of public policy neglect. They enable indifferent governments to ignore the moral crisis of domestic hunger.... Read More...

The experience economy will not fully recover – consumers will pay to perform in future instead

The ConversationSeptember 16, 2020

In recent years, everyone from high street shops to tourist trails to luxury spas has sold consumers experiences – stirring our emotions for the highest price possible. But this model has been as badly hit as any sector by the pandemic. Fittingly, the Chuck E. Cheese restaurant chain is one high-profile casualty, blaming the pandemic for entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy over the summer.... Read More...

Harvey’s plants a new surprise in kids’ meals

SUSTAIN EditorialSeptember 13, 2020

Harvey's is digging deeper into its commitment to sustainability with a new, family-friendly initiative that gives kids the chance to play their part in s... Read More...

Lassonde is first in Canada to launch paper straws for its carton beverages

SUSTAIN EditorialSeptember 13, 2020

Lassonde is pleased to announce that bendable paper straws will replace plastic straws in all 200-ml single-serve boxes of Kiju and Simple Drop Natural Sp... Read More...

Scout: the First Canned Seafood Brand to Source 100% of Product from Canada and the U.S.

SUSTAIN EditorialSeptember 13, 2020

On September 9th, Canadian seafood brand Scout launched the first craft canned seafood line to source 100% of species off the shores of Canada and the U.S... Read More...

How women are changing the face of Canada’s union leadership

The ConversationSeptember 3, 2020

The typical union member in Canada is actually a woman who works in the public sector. She may be a teacher, a nurse, an office clerk at city hall or a mail carrier. All of these jobs are more likely to be unionized than those in the majority-male manufacturing, warehousing or construction sectors. ... Read More...

Food + Beverage

From storm to groundswell, the journey of biodynamic agriculture

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Issues & Advocacy

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Cause and ‘affect?’ The global agri-food hospitality movement

From storm to groundswell, the journey of biodynamic agriculture

Canada’s disappearing ‘average farmer’ means one-size-fits-all policies no longer work

‘Jugs & Cans: A Reaping’: Women in food across Canada and the U.S.

People

From storm to groundswell, the journey of biodynamic agriculture

6 sustainability ideas that have gone mainstream in Canada: FCM

Globally Local Technologies Rebrands as Odd Burger Corporation

From storm to groundswell, the journey of biodynamic agriculture

Canada’s disappearing ‘average farmer’ means one-size-fits-all policies no longer work

‘Jugs & Cans: A Reaping’: Women in food across Canada and the U.S.

3 ways restaurant staff and customers can communicate to prevent food allergy reactions

Business

Keeping vaccines at subzero temperatures during distribution will be hard, but likely key to ending pandemic

How good governance can stop toxic ‘bro behaviour’ at companies

Ontario-made goat milk ice cream scoops up nation-wide award

World’s first pizza subscription service launches in Toronto

Bringing local greens to Ontario year-round

First Restaurant Chains in Canada to Launch Impossible Burger

Canada must eliminate food banks and provide a basic income after COVID-19

The experience economy will not fully recover – consumers will pay to perform in future instead

Harvey’s plants a new surprise in kids’ meals

Lassonde is first in Canada to launch paper straws for its carton beverages

Scout: the First Canned Seafood Brand to Source 100% of Product from Canada and the U.S.

How women are changing the face of Canada’s union leadership