Newsletter – August 11 2025

Advocacy

Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit | ontario.ca
The Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit is a 10% refundable Corporate Income Tax credit for eligible corporations on qualifying investments in buildings, machinery and equipment for use in manufacturing or processing in the province. An eligible corporation could receive a tax credit of up to $2 million a year.
 
Health Canada warns that Glanzfeurer Tabletop Fire Pit sold on Amazon.ca may pose a flame jetting and fire hazard – Canada.ca
Flame jetting can occur when refilling fuel in Glanzfeurer Tabletop Fire Pit if any flame or hot surface is present. A flame in these affected products can be hard to see and the vapours inside the fuel container can ignite as it is poured into the fireplace. This can lead to flames violently shooting out of the fuel container or a dangerous explosion that propels flames and burning liquid onto the consumer or bystanders.

Federal

Nestea is back on Canadian shelves – Food In CanadaFood In Canada
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada relaunches Nestea in Canada.
“We’re thrilled to bring Nestea in ready-to-drink format across the country.” said Jean Gagnon, vice president, Cold Beverages at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Canada. “This beloved brand holds a special place in many hearts, and we’re excited to carry that legacy forward with the quality and innovation Canadians expect from KDP.”

Consco Foods acquires Allied Food Distributors – Food In CanadaFood In Canada
Quebec-based Consco Foods, an importer, exporter and master distributor of protein products, acquires Allied Food Distributors, an importer and distributor of kosher food brands.

PMRA Recent postings of consultations and decisions
The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. The public registry is where you can learn more about all pest control products registered for use in Canada.

• Metamitron, Brevis 150 SC, and Brevis 15 SG (PRD2025-05)  Open Consultation Posted: August 8, 2025

Provincial

From a tough crop year to livestock feed gains in Alberta – Canada.ca
The 2025 crop year continues to be challenging in some regions of Alberta. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has adjusted the low yield allowance, enabling farmers to salvage crops for livestock feed in an effort to reduce producers’ feed-related costs.
 
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Build East-West Canadian Energy Corridor | Ontario Newsroom
Today, the Ontario government issued a request for proposals (RFP) to conduct a feasibility study exploring how best to establish a new economic and energy corridor. This corridor would include new Alberta-to-Ontario pipelines, bringing Western Canadian oil and gas to refineries in Southern Ontario and tidewater ports including a new deep-sea port on the coast of James Bay. These new pipelines, built entirely within Canada using Ontario and Canadian steel, would help achieve energy security by ensuring ongoing access to Canadian oil and gas for Canadian homes and businesses while also creating good-paying jobs across the country.
 
Ontario Renews Calls for Removal of Duties on Softwood Lumber Exports | Ontario Newsroom
Today, Kevin Holland, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products; Mike Harris, Minister of Natural Resources; and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement in response to the latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties.
 
Saskatchewan Economy Strongest in Nation with 22,200 Full-Time Jobs Added in July | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
The latest labour force numbers from Statistics Canada show that Saskatchewan continues to see record growth with 22,200 full-time jobs added year over year in July. Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate amongst provinces at 5.0 per cent, well below the national average of 6.9 per cent. Whereas other provinces saw only modest growth or declines in employment, Saskatchewan led the nation in employment gains.

USA

Study of Nutrition and Activity in Child Care Settings II (SNACS II) | Food and Nutrition Service
This study reviewed early child care and before and afterschool meals of CACFP, using the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015), to assess how well children’s diets and CACFP meals align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). Data for this study were collected during program year 2022-231 . These key findings focus on those most important to understanding the impact of CACFP, but all results can be found in the full report and appendices.
 
PFAS in Medical Devices | FDA
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and their possible relationship to people’s health has been a recent topic of public interest. This page may help you better understand why certain PFAS are used in medical devices.
 
FDA Commissioner Makary, USDA Secretary Rollins Celebrate Proposed Modernization of Orange Juice Regulations to Benefit American Growers | FDA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H., and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins this week announced plans to support American citrus growers and cut bureaucratic barriers by proposing an update to the standard of identity (SOI) for pasteurized orange juice. This America First action will end a 60-year-old rule that hurts domestic farmers and forces reliance on foreign imports. The FDA expects this change is unlikely to affect the taste of pasteurized orange juice.
 
FSIS Ready-to-Eat Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Products Guideline | Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSIS released a new generic hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) model for ready-to-eat fermented, salt-cured, and dried products. FSIS previously published the FSIS Ready-to-Eat Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Products Guideline which provides information on FSIS regulatory requirements associated with safe production of ready-to-eat shelf-stable, fermented, salt-cured, and dried products that rely on multi-hurdle approaches to achieve lethality and shelf-stability. The model illustrates the processing of a dried fermented sausage in the HACCP processing category of not heat treated—shelf stable.
 
FDA Proposes to Extend Compliance Date for Food Traceability Rule and Issues New FAQs and Other Resources | FDA
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months. 
The FDA remains committed to successful implementation of the full requirements of the final rule, which establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements, beyond what is already required in existing regulations, for persons who manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods found on the Food Traceability List. The requirements in the rule will allow for faster identification and removal of potentially contaminated food from the market, resulting in fewer foodborne illnesses and deaths. The final rule requires a higher degree of coordination between members of the food industry than has been required in the past, including the sharing of accurate data with supply chain partners. Therefore, to achieve the full public health benefits of the final rule, all covered entities must comply.
 
Ensuring Safety and Regulatory Compliance During Food Transportation
Logistics and transport considerations aren’t just a major factor in the global food supply chain — they also play a significant role in domestic interstate food transportation. Given the vast size of the continental United States and the varying climates across the country, ground distribution can be just as complex and challenging as international transportation.

International

UK food safety network receives more funding | Food Safety News
A network that is trying to tackle the main foodborne risks in the United Kingdom has received further funding. The Food Safety Research Network (FSRN) is hosted by the Quadram Institute and led by Dr. Matthew Gilmour and Dr. Maria Traka.

Four arrests in FSA’s rice fraud investigation | Food Safety News
Four people have been arrested as part of an investigation into the distribution and sale of basmati rice in counterfeit packaging. Large quantities of 10-kilogram and 20-kilogram bags of mixed rice in counterfeit premium brand basmati packaging were seized. Basmati rice has a unique aroma and flavor, and cooking qualities make it a premium product.

Kraft Heinz considering $20 billion spin-off plans
Kraft Heinz considering $20bn spin-off that would reshape the grocery industry

Candy giant Mars partners with biotech firm to gene-edit cocoa supply
Candy maker Mars said Wednesday it has partnered with biotech company Pairwise to speed up the development of more resilient cocoa using CRISPR  -based gene editing technology.

Safety Share

Find recalls, advisories and safety alerts – Canada.ca
If you bought a consumer product online, always double check to see if it’s been banned or recalled. If it’s banned in Canada, it’s not a “deal,” it’s a danger.
When in doubt, check it out here.

Events
 
Pollen Food allergy  Syndrome Webinar Registration  Free Webinar Food Allergy Canada  Wed, Aug 20, 2025  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
When nature cross-reacts: A closer look at pollen food allergy syndrome – diagnosis, management, and treatment.

Allergens in Retail: Are You Prepared?  August 12, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST
In the competitive world of food retail, poor allergen management can put your customers’ health and your business’s reputation at risk.
Join this webinar where we will address key aspects to ensure safe, responsible, and compliant management.

CARM: Did you Know?  Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Program

This short-form information session provides an overview of delegation of authority in the CARM Client Portal and the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Program.  We will go over how to delegate authority to employees and third-party service providers, as well as financial security requirements and how to enroll in RPP.

Registration is required for this webinar. If you would like to listen to a recording of this webinar, it can be found on the CARM Google Drive.


CARM: Did you Know?  Registering on the CARM Client Portal

This podcast-style webinar offers a step-by-step overview of the process for setting up individual and business accounts in the CARM Client Portal, along with valuable trouble shooting tips. For anyone having difficulty onboarding to the CARM portal, this webinar is for you.

Registration is required for this webinar. If you would like to listen to a recording of this webinar, it can be found on the CARM Google Drive.

Collaborating on Food Safety Culture  | FDA
We are excited to announce the much-anticipated return of the FDA and Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness co-hosted Food Safety Culture Webinar Series.
We appreciate your patience during some scheduling changes and hope you will join us for the newly rescheduled events.
Webinar #1: How to Turn a Problem into an Opportunity
Wednesday, September 3, 12:00pm ET
Join us for seven interactive, hour-long webinars throughout the next year designed to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your commitment to food safety. Each session will feature industry experts who will share valuable insights, real-world tools and actionable strategies to enhance food safety culture across your organization.
Register to view the complete list of webinars and reserve your spot for the series.

Home | Mexico’s Food Retailers Landscape FREE Webinar September 23, 2025 11am EDT
Join the Government of Ontario for a free webinar to learn about the retail space in the Mexican market.  If you are interested in exploring new markets, this is an opportunity to learn about the Mexican market and the opportunities it offers to Ontario food and beverage manufacturers.