Unnecessary Obstacles for the Canadian Edibles Market (in Cannabis Industry Journal)
Cannabis Industry Journal published an op-ed from Icicle creator Steven Burton on four unnecessary obstacles for the Canadian edibles market.
Icicle Technologies Recognized by “Ready to Rocket” Again in 2021
Icicle Technologies Inc was recognized on the 2021 Ready to Rocket list as one of the top Agri-Food companies in BC with the highest growth potential.
COVID-19 Resources for the Food Industry
The Icicle team is working hard to do our part to keep the food industry going during this global pandemic — here are some COVID-19 resources that can help.
A Guide to Cannabis Standardization
Standardizing cannabis strength is a new challenge to the industry, but does the food and beverage industry offer old solutions, especially for new edibles products?
5 Lessons from the Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak
Another E. coli outbreak has emerged and it’s the second this year stemming from romaine lettuce. The tricky part about this recall is…there isn’t yet a recall. The US FDA and the Canadian CFIA have not yet issued a recall for romaine lettuce because they don’t yet know the source. This has caused ripple effects […]
3 Big Mistakes that Caused the Disastrous Darwin’s Natural Pet Food Recall
The US justice system isn’t going to take it easy on Gary Tashjian, owner of Darwin’s Natural Pet Food. Not only did pet food from his facility allegedly cause the illness or death of over 100 beloved pets in 2017, but it looks likely that he knew his products were tainted – but did little […]
In Automation World: Food Safety for the 21st Century
Stephanie Neil from Automation World wrote a great piece this week about food safety in the 21st century, focusing on increasing regulations and challenges for compliance. When it comes to allergens and adulteration, she turned to Icicle to explain how technology has evolved to meet the needs of the industry. The article also highlighted several […]
3 More Lessons from 2016’s Biggest Recalls (Part 3)
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Last week, we looked at some of the major recalls of 2016 with a focus on complex supply chain management in part 2 of this series. Saving the worst for last, an analysis of last year’s recalls cannot exclude the companies below nor the critical lessons their mistakes revealed. Taking […]
2 More Lessons from 2016’s Biggest Recalls (Part 2)
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Last week, we took a look at some recalls last year that were massive in scale, both in quantity of product recalled and geographic area. This week, we take a closer look at some of the more complicated recalls of the year: those that involve ingredients that were then used […]
3 Lessons from 2016’s Biggest Recalls (Part 1)
Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes The only good thing about recalls is that other food companies can learn from the mistakes of others. We’ve written before about the huge impact of recalls on the entire industry, let alone the general public. But 2016 was a fascinating year for learning, so we’ve put together a closer […]