Why Cannabis Companies Need HACCP To Succeed
Cannabis companies are about to be hit with new regulations, but the tools of the food industry (like HACCP and Icicle) can save the day just in time.
Safe Food for Canadians Act Deadlines are Coming: 3 Things You Need to Know
New requirements come into effect for all food producers and processors in February — do you have time to ensure compliance the smart way?
How You Can Get $50,000 from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Canadian food companies looking to improve their safety practices and overall efficiency are in luck. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) $3 billion Canadian Agricultural Partnership is throwing a lifeline to companies concerned about complying with the FDA’s new food safety regulations with its AgriAssurance Program, beginning in 2018. AAFC is now offering total non-repayable contributions […]
Icicle and Bell Partner to Bring IoT Solutions to Canada’s Food Industry
Icicle Technologies Inc. today announced a partnership with Bell, Canada’s largest communications company. The new project from Icicle and Bell integrates the power of Icicle’s comprehensive food manufacturing software with Bell’s leading IoT (Internet of Things) platform and unparalleled broadband wireless connectivity. IoT is experiencing steady growth, particularly in the manufacturing industry, and can yield […]
Canadian Food Recalls By The Numbers
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued 124 recalls for 445 products in 2015. This was down from 180 recalls from the previous year, but what lessons can we learn from the data? See our analysis below the infographic. Higher Stakes for Outbreaks & Recalls To start us off, let’s look at how 2015 was the […]