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,
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
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
Conversations That Matter: Is That Safe to Eat?
Icicle creator Steven Burton was invited to participate in an episode of Conversations that Matter, an in depth interview program with thought leaders on the issues shaping the future of British Columbia. The interview aired on December 19, 2015. Episode Description: This week’s Conversation That
Companies Exporting to the U.S. Need to be Ready for This
New rules for the groundbreaking 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) have been published by the U.S. FDA, providing much sought after answers for the global food industry that watches the massive and influential American market closely. While there are some rules that will be
Enforcement of Food Safety is on the Way in the US and Canada
Canada and the US are rolling out new regulations for enforcement of food safety legislation which can result in: loss of license, fines, and ultimately loss of market share for non-conforming businesses. Food manufacturers were once responsible for policing themselves via HAACP plans and ISO
On the Tencer & Grose Show: Food Safety Issues in Canada
According to Public Health Agency of Canada, four million Canadians will come down with food poisoning this year. You would think that in today’s day and age, foodborne illness wouldn’t be an issue anymore, especially with the food you buy in the supermarket. But is
Food Safety Webinar: Regulatory Challenges & Technology Solutions
Listen to Candice Appleby, Executive Director of the SSFPA, Gerry Gerbasi, Owner of GJG Associates, Carolyn Bateman, Inspection Manager, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Steven Burton, CEO of Burton Software Inc., explain the highlights of the upcoming changes to food safety regulations, regulatory challenges, and