Tag: environment
Farming Outside The Box: a Look at Some Unexpected Local Ingredients
PLANET SHRIMP
The town of Aylmer, Ont. seems an unlikely place to produce shellfish, but Planet Shrimp’s bio-secure facility is doing just that. Using inland...
CCFI Research Shows More Canadians Believe Food System is on the...
CALGARY — New research released by the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI), studying consumer concerns and expectations surrounding food transparency and the overall...
CFIA Looks to Streamline Regulations Between Canada, United States
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking input on a new initiative that seeks to streamline regulations between Canada and the...
A&W Introduces Antibiotic-free Chicken To Its Menu
VANCOUVER — A&W Restaurants is now serving chicken raised without the use of antibiotics, a decision, which is purported to make the chain the...
Study: Beef Production Has Substantial Environmental Impact
WASHINGTON — A new study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America found that beef production and consumption causes the largest environmental impact, compared to other meat products.
McDonald’s Announces Its Social Responsibility and Sustainability Plans
OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald’s Corp. has announced its first Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability plan, with goals to put it in place by 2020.
New LED Lighting Program Launched At Tim Hortons
OAKVILLE, Ont. — A plan to introduce Royal Philips LED lighting at Tim Hortons’ restaurants across Canada and the U.S. has been announced just in time for Earth Day, April 22.
From the Editor: Green Clean And Lean
Take a look at the state of the foodservice industry these days, and it’s clear that an evolution is taking place. QSR restaurants are...
“Going Green” and What It Really Means
Before opening her hip Toronto coffee shop, the Green Grind, Becky Dooley had always been committed to environmental responsibility — she had even earned a...
The Star: Freshii Offers to Donate Profit on Potential Site
TORONTO — Freshii founder and CEO, Matthew Corrin, has grabbed the attention of Toronto’s city councillors who are searching for a unique restaurant to...
