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My guest this week is Katie Pasitney, spokesperson for Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, BC and daughter of Karen Esperson, owner of the unique ostrich research farm. Katie tells us about their ongoing fight with the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) that wants to cull, kill, depopulate and eliminate their 400 healthy ostriches. The ostriches have already survived an attack of Avian Flu and offer promising scientific opportunities to develop alternative methods of fighting Bird Flu without resorting to mRNA vaccines or massive culls. The CFIA has already killed over 8.7 million farm birds in BC and seem intent on killing these ostriches but refuse to test them for the flu. Hundreds of supporters have visited the farm and want to protect this unique herd of animals.Learn more or contribute to legal costs at: https://saveourostriches.comMr. Lloyd Manchester, of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association, has written some excellent open letters, one to the Prime Minister and one to the BC Leader of the Opposition. You can read them here:https://www.chp.ca/images/uploads/KCSA-ltr-Carney.pdfhttps://www.chp.ca/images/uploads/Ltr-Rustad-05-16-25.pdfIf you'd like to write a letter to politicians, challenging them to speak up about the CFIA's intrusive and unscientific approach, these are excellent examples.
Christian Ararat, M.Sc., M.Eng. is a food safety professional with more than ten years of experience in food safety and quality. After earning a bachelor's degree in Food Science from Valley University in Colombia, he began his career in the bakery industry, where he implemented and enforced good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and prerequisite programs. After moving to Canada, Christian joined Natursource Inc., a Montreal-based food manufacturing company dedicated to producing healthy snacks. As head of the Quality Assurance department, Christian implemented the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) SQF food safety system; helped the company to achieve claims such as gluten-free, non-GMO, and Halal; and maintained certifications such as Organic and Kosher. Christian has continued his education and pursued a master's degree in Food Safety and a master's degree in Quality Systems Engineering. Currently, he serves as the Director of Quality and Laboratory at Geloso Beverage Group, the first wine manufacturer in Québec, Canada. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Christian [46:53] about: How variances in audit scores can cause issues for food safety professionals Things food and beverage companies should be paying close attention to on their audit results The importance of striving for continuous improvement over a specific audit score, and how this informs food safety culture How traceability is measured on audits and why food and beverage companies should still prioritize traceability, despite the recent 30-month extension of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Food Traceability Final Rule/FSMA 204 compliance date A $26-million budget cut coming to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in 2026, and how it could affect CFIA's surveillance and enforcement work The differences between certified “Organic” criteria required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) versus FDA's Foreign Supplier Verification program (FSVP), and how those differences affect organic food and beverage exporters to the U.S. Limitations imposed by FDA's evaluation protocols for FSVP-registered entities Potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) that could bolster food safety efforts, as well as possible pitfalls that should be considered when looking to leverage AI for food safety. In this episode, we also interview Joseph Corby [24.26], the recipient of Food Safety Magazine's 2025 Distinguished Service Award, about his career in food safety and his advocacy for a nationally integrated food safety system. After receiving a degree in Environmental Health, Joseph Corby worked for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for 38 years, beginning as a Food Inspector in 1970 and retiring in 2008 as the Director of the Division of Food Safety and Inspection. He then went on to become the Executive Director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), a role he held for ten years, and is now a Senior Advisor for AFDO. Joseph has served as an Instructor for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), AFDO, the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI), Louisiana State University, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the University of Tennessee, and Oregon State University. He continues to be an outspoken advocate for the advancement of a nationally integrated food safety system and works with numerous groups and associations in support of this cause. News and Resources News USDA Withdraws Proposed Regulatory Framework for Salmonella in Poultry After Years of Development FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Synthetic, Petroleum-Based Food Dyes From U.S. Food Supply Rumored FDA Budget Proposal Would Cut Funding, Move Routine Food Inspections to States FDA Reportedly Reinstating Some Fired Food Safety Scientists, Inspection Support Staff FDA Testing Finds Bottled Water Samples Do Not Exceed EPA Limits for PFAS in Drinking WaterResearchers Develop Nanocage-Based Filter That Removes 90 Percent of PFAS From Groundwater Resources “Is AI 'Food Safe?'” by Christian Ararat, M.Sc., M.Eng. for Food Safety MagazineJoseph Corby to be Honored with Food Safety Magazine's 2025 Distinguished Service Award Sponsored by: Hygiena We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com
Leighton Walters is an Australian expat who was told he could not serve Vegemite at his Canadian Cafe because of the added Vitamin B in the spread. However, there is some good news in Walters fight against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Leighton Walters told Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast, "About 36 hours ago that the CFIA had a change of heart and basically gave us the tentative short-term thumbs up to put Vegemite back on the menu." "It is a win for small business and a win for Australia." "Don't touch Vegemite." "I said there are bigger issues in Canada than worrying about added B vitamins in a fermented yeast extract that's such an iconically Australian brand," Mr Walters said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie's ostrich farm in British Columbia fights federal agencies seeking to cull 400 healthy ostriches in an effort to shut down groundbreaking research into natural antibodies and sustainable agriculture.Key topics discussed:- Ostrich antibodies for human health and disease prevention- Partnership with Japan's Dr. Sakamoto and global patents- COVID-era suppression of immune-based research- Government culling orders and legal pushback- Threats to natural immunity, food sovereignty, and farm independenceSave Our Ostriches:WebsiteDonateInstagramX RumbleUpdates + Additional Info
Season 5: Episode 207In this North American Ag Spotlight podcast episode, host Chrissy Wozniak interviews Katie Pasitney from Universal Ostrich, a family-owned ostrich farm in British Columbia, Canada. The farm, which has been raising ostriches for 35 years, is facing a crisis due to a government order to cull over 400 ostriches amid an avian flu outbreak, despite most birds showing resistance and antibodies to the virus.Katie explains that the farm has shifted focus in recent years to groundbreaking antibody research in collaboration with Kyoto Prefectural University in Japan. They inoculate ostriches with antigens to produce robust antibodies in their egg yolks, which could be used to create nutraceuticals like lozenges and nasal sprays to boost human immunity against diseases, including COVID-19 variants. This research has shown promising results, with one ostrich egg containing antibodies equivalent to 100 chicken eggs or the blood of 800 rabbits, offering a humane and efficient alternative.The crisis began in December 2024 when the farm noticed symptoms similar to a 2020 pseudomonas bacteria outbreak, initially linked to migratory mallard ducks. However, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), acting on an anonymous tip, tested two deceased ostriches and confirmed H5N1 avian influenza using PCR tests, rejecting the farm's request to test healthy birds or conduct a broader study. Despite the farm's isolation and the ostriches' apparent herd immunity—evidenced by 76 days without symptomatic deaths post-quarantine—the CFIA ordered the entire flock's destruction, citing trading partner policies influenced by the World Health Organization and the UN.Katie highlights the farm's struggle against what she calls a “stamping out” policy that prioritizes mass culling over preserving natural immunity, potentially benefiting Big Pharma by eliminating alternatives to vaccines. The CFIA has threatened a $250,000 fine or jail time if the farm tests its own animals, and even probed for intellectual property during a 5.5-hour meeting, despite having already signed a kill order on December 30, 2024. The family faces a deadline to kill and bury the ostriches themselves or lose compensation if a third-party contractor intervenes.With a judicial review scheduled for mid-April, the farm is fighting legally to save their ostriches and research, having raised over $60,000 for legal fees but facing $100,000 more in outstanding costs. Katie pleads for public support, emphasizing the global implications for agriculture and natural immunity, and directs listeners to saveourostiches.com for updates and donations.Chrissy underscores the story's urgency, calling for action against government overreach and the preservation of this potentially revolutionary science, urging listeners to share the episode and support the cause. Learn more about this cause at https://bcrising.ca/save-our-ostriches/ and give to the cause at https://www.givesendgo.com/save-our-ostriches or https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ostrich-farmers-fight-to-save-herd-from-avian-flu?attribution_id=sl%3A80e09934-7413-429b-acfb-2f7015cc19d3&lang=en_CA#ostrich #farming #agricultureDon't just thank a farmer, pray for one toSend us a textAgritechnica in Hannover, Germany is held every other year, this year long-time tech writer & ag journalist Willie Vogt has put together for ag enthusiasts! The Agritechnica tour includes three days at the huge equipment and farm technology event. Learn more - https://agtoursusa.com/agritechnica.htmlSubscribe to North American Ag at https://northamericanag.com
Lisa Simonsen packs eggs for a living...just kidding. If you're looking for a designer's view of front of pack labels that are upcoming, this is the episode for you. Connect with Lisa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-simonsen/Find out more at Lisa's website: https://www.simonsendesigns.com/
Ce mardi 4 mars, Jérôme Tichit a reçu Sébastien Gillet, directeur général GL Events Exhibitions Industrie, Guillaume Dancoisne, business development manager "Augmented Diagnostics" chez bioMérieux, Olivier Barrault, dirigeant fondateur d'Elodys International, et Antoine Laurore, responsable du développement chez Stokelp, dans La France a tout pour réussir - Émission spéciale au CFIA de Rennes.
On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Saskatchewan's Chief Veterinary Officer, the CEO of the Saskatchewan Cattle Association, and the Provincial Agriculture Minister commented on the CFIA's investigation into Bovine TB found in a herd from the province. -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial joins us to talk about the new canola and wheat contracts that are up for trading now. -And a research trial looked at higher seeding rates for canola and whether that results in higher yields.
De Clarke/Cortes Currents - There has been a flurry of media stories about the dangers of eating raw oysters lately, but Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) confirmed that there have been no problems with Cortes Island grown oysters. (And there have been no problems anywhere with cooked oysters.) Only one of the 8 emergency closures DF0 listed, in response to Cortes Currents request, is in the Discovery Islands. A DFO notice from December 23 states, “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has received reports of illness linked to BC Aquaculture Tenure Landfile #1402974” in the Bold Island-Crescent Channel area between Quadra and Read Islands. The other 7 oyster closures pertained to 42 ‘Landfiles' in the Baynes Sound area across from Denman Island. Mo Qutob, Communications Advisor with Fisheries & Oceans Canada, emailed that all of the closures he listed were in force as of December 31, 2024. “The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has received illness reports linked to aquaculture tenures in British Columbia and has recommended emergency closures for certain aquaculture tenures within Pacific Fisheries Management Areas 13 and 14.” The Crescent Channel tenure mentioned above is in Management Area 13 (Subarea 13-12), and the Baynes Sound closures were in Management Area 14 (Subareas 14-8 and 14-15). Two of the Landfiles mentioned In DF0's December 19, 2024, closure notice (#1402293, #1413888), were also in US reports about people being infected with Norovirus after eating ‘raw oysters from British Columbia.' The associated DFO notice mentions ‘multiple reports of illness' and lists closures to 13 Landfiles in the Baynes Sound area. A second closure notice, issued the same day, lists closures to another 18 Landfiles in the Baynes Sound area. An extensive list of these and subsequent closure notices is at the bottom of this page. Qutob: “The Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program (CSSP) is a federal food safety program jointly administered by the CFIA, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and DFO. The goal of the program is to minimize the health risks associated with the consumption of contaminated bivalve molluscan shellfish such as mussels, oysters and clams.” “As partners in the CSSP, CFIA conducts testing for biotoxins and ECCC conducts water quality sampling. DFO's role as partner in the CSSP is to enact fishery openings and closures based on recommendations from CFIA and ECCC. Please reach out to those agencies for specific information concerning biotoxins and water quality sampling.” “DFO's mandate under the CSSP is to manage shellfish harvest (e.g., to close and open areas, patrol closures) and provide support to illness investigations.”
In the final episode of The Food Professor Podcast for 2024, presented by Caddle, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois reflect on a whirlwind year in the agri-food industry. With a mix of sharp insights and humour, we tackle the top ten food stories of the year and set the stage for what's to come in 2025.The episode starts with the week's news, starting with a deep dive into the GST Holiday, a policy providing immediate savings for Canadians, and its potential ripple effects on the restaurant sector. From personal anecdotes to broader industry implications, we explore whether such measures can boost consumer spending.Next, we dissect Canada's Fall Economic Statement (FES) and the new finance minister's debut, questioning the impact of fiscal policy changes, including interest rate cuts, on the agri-food, grocery, and restaurant sectors. We also unpack key proposals like the reinstated Accelerated Investment Incentive (AII) and its significance for agri-business innovation.Shifting gears, Michael and Sylvain examine controversial news stories, including CFIA algorithmic oversight and carbon tax impacts on food prices. On a brighter note, we celebrate Quebec's $100 million initiative to support young agricultural entrepreneurs, signalling hope for the future of farming.As they bid farewell to 2024, the hosts tease their highly anticipated predictions episode, returning on January 9th. With plenty of gratitude for Caddle and our listeners, they close the season by reflecting on the stories that defined Canada's food systems this year. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association says its available to help the CFIA with its ongoing investigation into a positive case of Bovine TB in a cow. -Multiple farm groups are pushing back against the federal government's Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. -An outlook of the wheat market was provided by Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research.
On this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois bring on an influential guest: Per Bank, President and CEO of Loblaw Companies Limited.Bank, who joined Loblaw in late 2023 after a diverse career in Europe, shares his perspectives on Canadian retail, competition, and his vision for the company's future.In the news, we discuss Per's recent op-ed in The Globe and Mail, where he challenges current competition practices and addresses "false narratives" about retail consolidation, suggesting that Loblaw is open to removing specific property controls—if other industry leaders do the same.We explore other key food industry stories, including McDonald's recent health crisis linked to onion contamination, resulting in a steep traffic decline, especially in Colorado, and the CFIA's findings on safety in plant-based milk facilities.Additional segments cover legislation updates with Bill C-282, the HungerCount2024 report, Second Harvest's analysis on food waste, and the ongoing issue of shrinkage and theft in the food industry, featuring a quirky story of Jamie Oliver's "grate cheese robbery" campaign.About PerPer BankPresident and Chief Executive OfficerLoblaw Companies LimitedPer Bank is President and Chief Executive Officer of Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada's food and pharmacy leader, and the country's largest retailer and private-sector employer. In this role, which he assumed in November 2023, Mr. Bank is responsible for executing Loblaw's corporate strategy and overseeing all aspects of the business' day-to-day operations.Under Mr. Bank's leadership, Loblaw operates a network of 2,500 stores, pharmacies and e-commerce options, featuring many of Canada's favorite and most-trusted brands, including President's Choice, no name, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, T&T, Joe Fresh, PC Express and PC Financial. The company's loyalty program, PC Optimum, is world-renowned with more than 16 million members. Its supply chain and technology networks are among the country's most robust.With a background in engineering and industrial businesses, Mr. Bank's expertise is exhaustive and undeniable. For over 20 years, he's acted as Chief Executive Officer for a wide range of consumer and retail companies across various global markets. Prior to joining Loblaw, he was CEO of Salling Group A/S with operations in Denmark, Germany, Poland; CEO of Tesco Hungary; and CEO of Coop Norden's operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark. He has also held senior leadership positions with Mars and Danfoss.Mr. Bank leads with purpose, values authenticity, and emphasizes open and honest two-way communication with both employee and customers. He is a decisive executive that brings unique voices and perspectives to every discussion.Mr. Bank is a native of Denmark, and is married with two university-aged children. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has released a report on the latest recommendations and feedback relating to modernizing the seed regulations in Canada.The process began in 2021 and covers several areas from import to export, seed conditioning, storage, testing and labeling to seed sales. The National Manager for the Seed Section of the CFIA, Wendy Jahn (Yawn) says a number of the regulations, policies and programs interact with each other and rather than making changes one at a time it makes more sense to take a holistic approach to modernizing the system.Animal Health Canada has been awarded 13 million dollars to further its efforts to improve conditions for farmed animals in Canada. AHC will continue its collaborative work to advance animal health and welfare in Canada. Executive Director Colleen McElwain says the goal is to build a more resilient and responsive industry that can meet both current and future challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can you imagine a team of detectives tirelessly working around the clock to solve mysteries that affect public health? On today's podcast we're shedding light on foodborne illness investigations in a guest podcast episode from Inspect and Protect, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's podcast with hosts Michelle Strong and Greg Rogers. Today's expert panel of guests includes Tanis Kershaw and Courtney Smith from the Public Health Agency of Canada's Outbreak Management Division, Fred Jamieson, the Food Safety Recall Specialist in the Food Safety Investigation Recall Unit, and Angela Catford, Section Head of Health Risk Assessment at Health Canada. From identifying outbreaks to tracing contaminated foods, their work is essential in safeguarding our health. Stay with us as we explore how these experts collaborate during outbreaks, from initial detection to risk assessment and more. Guest Episode Inspect and Protect is the official podcast of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency with a focus on sharing stories about safe food, healthy animals and disease and pest-free plants. Bios:Greg Rogers Greg Rogers is the Communications Manager for the four Atlantic provinces at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. He also co-hosts “Inspect and Protect”, the CFIA's official podcast all about food safety, plant and animal health. He is based in Moncton, New Brunswick. Michelle Strong Michelle Strong is Senior Communications Advisor for Animal Health Programs for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. She is also co-host for “Inspect and Protect”, the CFIA's official podcast all about food safety, plant and animal health. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario. Tanis Kershaw Tanis Kershaw is an acting manager with the Outbreak Management Division at the Public Health Agency of Canada. Experienced Epidemiologist with a demonstrated history of working in local, provincial, federal and international levels of public health over the past 17 years. Skilled in outbreak detection and investigation, surveillance, data analysis and research. Courtney Smith Courtney Smith is a senior epidemiologist and works alongside the Outbreak Management Division at the Public Health Agency of Canada. Fred Jamieson Fred Jamison is the Food Safety Recall Specialist with the Office of Food Safety Recall in the Food Safety Investigation Recall Unit. Angela Catford Angela Catford is the Section Head of the Health Risk Assessment Section at Health Canada. Resources Subscribe to food recalls and alerts Find out where to report a food complaint or concern How we decide to recall a food product Investigating outbreaks of foodborne illnessConnect with us: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube , emailSign up for our newsletter
Today, we are exploring the benefits of Vitamin B6.Vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient for horses and humans, and I use it regularly for various purposes. In this episode, I explain how it functions in the body, the signs and causes of a Vitamin B6 deficiency, and how to use it effectively.Nutrient Deficiency and Therapeutic Use of B6 in HorsesVitamin B6 gets used for its therapeutic properties in horses, even without a confirmed deficiency. Many horses are likely deficient in Vitamin B6, especially those on hay diets without access to fresh forage.Regulatory Minimums in Horse FeedsIn Canada, the CFIA mandates minimum levels of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E) in horse feeds, but B vitamins like B6 are often left out. That can lead to deficiencies, as the commercial feeds might not always meet the nutrient requirements of some horses.Digestive and Absorption ChallengesMany horses struggle to absorb nutrients from their feed, especially those with digestive issues like ulcers, colic, or diarrhea. Even when given sufficient food, compromised digestion can reduce the effectiveness and compound nutritional deficiencies over time.Role of B6 in Metabolism and HealthVitamin B6 is essential for carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, so it is critical for horses with metabolic conditions like insulin resistance. Vitamin B6 also supports magnesium and Vitamin B12 absorption and helps to address those nutrient deficiencies.B6 for Skin, Immunity, and InflammationVitamin B6 helps with conditions like itchy, flaky skin and hives in horses. It also improves immune health by regulating inflammation and fluid retention, making it particularly useful for horses with metabolic issues.Neurological and Behavioral BenefitsVitamin B6 is involved in neurotransmitter production, like serotonin and melatonin, which affect brain health and mood regulation. Horses with anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues may benefit from Vitamin B6 supplementation, as it helps balance the nervous system.Hormonal Imbalance and Liver SupportVitamin B6 helps regulate estrogen, making it useful for mares with hormonal issues or insulin-resistant horses with liver stress. It supports liver detoxification, which is crucial for horses with a high toxic load due to poor diet or metabolic conditions.Sources of B6Vitamin B6 is in flax and wheat germ, but it is hard to determine the exact amount in horse feed. As such, targeted Vitamin B6 supplementation is often necessary to meet their needs.Signs of Vitamin B6 DeficiencyDeficiency symptoms include hormonal imbalances, weight gain, joint inflammation (often misdiagnosed as arthritis), skin problems, depression, and anxiety. So, horses with these symptoms tend to improve with Vitamin B6 supplementation.Proper Dosage and FormsThe recommended Vitamin B6 dose for horses is around 750 mg of B6 daily, with up to 1000 mg for a loading dose. The pyridoxine form of B6 is commonly used for horses, while the P5P form is more bioavailable for humans.ConclusionVitamin B6 offers significant benefits, from supporting metabolic health to improving behavioral issues and reducing inflammation. If you are trying Vitamin B6 for your horse, pay attention to any health or mood changes and adjust the dosage as needed.Links and resources:Connect with Elisha Edwards on her website Join my email list to be notified about new podcast releases and upcoming webinars.Free Webinar Masterclass: Four Steps to Solving Equine Metabolic...
Avi and Phoebe are taking a little summer vacation and will return soon. In the meantime, we're presenting an episode of The CJN Daily that Avi was on earlier this summer about kosher slaughter in Canada. Last week, the Federal Court of Canada sided with Jewish communities in Montreal and Toronto in their dispute with the federal government over new biological guidelines covering how cows are slaughtered. On July 24, the judge granted kosher meat producers a temporary injunction, effectively pausing the enforcement of new guidelines that are aimed at ensuring animals don't feel undue pain when they're killed. Jewish groups such as Montreal Kosher and the Kashruth Council of Canada argued in court that the guidelines not only were bad science, but were not in keeping with ritual practice, and were too costly. Which is why the judge felt he needed to act quickly so as to preserve the religious freedoms enjoyed by Canadian Jews who've been legally permitted to use handheld ritual slaughter methods for generations. The judge's ruling took religion and culture into consideration, including how trained shochetim carry out a vital religious service for the Canadian Jewish community, and also the importance of eating meat on Jewish holidays. But do Jews really need to eat meat? How many shochet jobs are actually at direct risk? And, perhaps most important to the majority of kosher-keeping Canadians, will the price for kosher meat go down? Rabbi Avi Finegold, host of The CJN's weekly current affairs podcast Bonjour Chai, joins The CJN Daily to share his insight, and we'll also hear from Shimon Koffler Fogel, the CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, who were directly involved in the case. What we talked about Why the Federal Court granted a temporary injunction July 24 allowing _shechita _to resume without subsequent bolt-stunning, in The CJN Hear why MK Kosher and COR went to Federal Court over the CFIA's new shechita _guidelines, on The CJN Daily_ Read more about the science behind kosher animal slaughter and Canada's new slaughtering guidelines for cattle, on The CJN Daily Credits The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.
Last week, the Federal Court of Canada sided with Jewish communities in Montreal and Toronto in their dispute with the federal government over new biological guidelines covering how cows are slaughtered. On July 24, the judge granted kosher meat producers a temporary injunction, effectively pausing the enforcement of new guidelines that are aimed at ensuring animals don't feel undue pain when they're killed. Jewish groups such as Montreal Kosher and the Kashruth Council of Canada argued in court that the guidelines not only were bad science, but were not in keeping with ritual practice, and were too costly. Which is why the judge felt he needed to act quickly so as to preserve the religious freedoms enjoyed by Canadian Jews who've been legally permitted to use handheld ritual slaughter methods for generations. The judge's ruling took religion and culture into consideration, including how trained shochetim carry out a vital religious service for the Canadian Jewish community, and also the importance of eating meat on Jewish holidays. But do Jews really need to eat meat? How many shochet jobs are actually at direct risk? And, perhaps most important to the majority of kosher-keeping Canadians, will the price for kosher meat go down? Rabbi Avi Finegold, host of The CJN's weekly current affairs podcast Bonjour Chai, joins _The CJN Daily _to share his insight, and we'll also hear from Shimon Koffler Fogel, the CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, who were directly involved in the case. What we talked about: Why the Federal Court granted a temporary injunction July 24 allowing _shechita _to resume without subsequent bolt-stunning, in The CJN Hear why MK Kosher and COR went to Federal Court over the CFIA's new shechita _guidelines, on The CJN Daily_ Read more about the science behind kosher animal slaughter and Canada's new slaughtering guidelines for cattle, on The CJN Daily **Credits: ** The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.
After several weeks on the CK police most wanted list Kodin Young has been arrested. The CFIA has issued the recall for Baby Gourmet Foods banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain cereal. Tim Hortons has announced that this year's Camp Day campaign earned nearly $12.8M.
On the phone-in: We discuss the elements that make for a dynamic downtown area in the Maritimes. Our guests are Paul MacKinnon in Halifax and Dawn Alan in Charlottetown. And off the top of the show, Dr Danielle Willliams from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency describes a parasite called MSX that affects oysters. MSX has been detected in Bedeque Bay on PEI and now the CFIA is doing more testing to see if it has spread.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expanding his influence outside the western world.US President Joe Biden is hosting NATO leaders in Washington today.The CFIA has recalled 15 Silk and Great Value plant-based milk products, because of possible listeria contamination.
Canadian Biotechnology Action Network coordinator Lucy Sharrat talks about why she's disappointed with a decision by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to approve the use of gene-edited crops as feed for livestock
The Canada Food Inspection Agency will continue to refer to highly pathogenic avian influenza in cattle as HPAI in cattle, and not refer to it as bovine influenza A virus (BIAV), as suggested by the American Association of Bovine Practitioners earlier this month. Dr. Martin Appelt, senior director for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, in... Read More
In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, presented by Caddle, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois dive into a range of pressing issues within the food industry, alongside their esteemed guest, Chef Charlotte Langley, co-founder of Scout and the visionary behind Langley Foods. This episode not only celebrates the innovation and sustainability in seafood canning but also explores the transformative journey of emerging Canadian brands through Langley's latest venture.A significant portion of the podcast is dedicated to discussing groundbreaking Canadian research on GLP-1 weight loss drugs, presented by Caddle. This revelation is set against the backdrop of various industry challenges and evolutions, including the dramatic incident in Baltimore where a shipping liner collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, raising concerns over the immediate impact on North America's food supply chain.As Easter approaches, the unprecedented surge in cocoa prices to over $10,000/mt US prompts a debate on whether this is a fleeting occurrence or a potential trend, and how it might affect consumers already anticipating their chocolate treats.The episode takes a sobering turn with investigative reports shedding light on the dire working conditions in the sugar and shrimp industries in India, revealing systemic issues of exploitation and the urgent need for corporate accountability.Moreover, the discussion on the significant reduction in Canadian grocery spending since early 2020 opens up questions on consumer behaviour shifts due to COVID-19, inflation, and the balance between grocery and foodservice spending.Lastly, the podcast touches on the controversial topic of Bitcoin's role in the food industry, signaling a deep dive into digital currencies and their implications. The episode wraps up with a nod to poutine, celebrating its 60th year as a cherished dish, showcasing the podcast's blend of serious industry insights with cultural highlights. Caddle's GLP-1 Researchhttps://www.dal.ca/sites/agri-food/research/glp1-survey.html The Globe & Mail Article on Shrimp Production in Indiahttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-outlaw-ocean-india-seafood-plants/ New York Times expose on Sugar Production in India for Pepsi & Cokehttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/24/world/asia/india-sugar-cane-fields-child-labor-hysterectomies.html?searchResultPosition=2 The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2024 for the fourth year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world.Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers.Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted a national soil survey to detect the presence of potato wart. However, the survey doesn't include Newfoundland and Labrador - one of the two provinces where the potato wart has been detected. We dig into the details with the acting director of Potato Program Response for the CFIA. (Anthony Germain with Patricia McAllister)
In the latest episode of the Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, the show delves into the evolving landscape of the food industry, emphasizing innovative approaches to food production and consumption.This episode features a special guest, Ori Cohavi, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Remilk from Israel, discussing the groundbreaking development of lab-grown milk recently approved for sale in Canada by the CFIA, marking a significant step in food technology.The podcast also explores recent research conducted with Caddle, focusing on food discounting and rescue. Key findings include a 32% increase in average visit frequency since 2018, highlighting a shift towards more frequent shopping, potentially influenced by cash-flow shopping, deal hunting, and or the increase in remote work allowing for less batched shopping trips.Further discussions touch upon the latest figures on food inflation, with Canada's food inflation rate at its lowest since October 2021, presenting a comparative analysis with other countries and highlighting the global perspective on food prices. The episode also humorously references Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, and his viral lobster-eating picture from his Malaysia promotional tour.Lastly, Beyond Meat's latest product iteration aims to revitalize the brand with healthier options. This episode of the Food Professor Podcast presents a comprehensive overview of current trends and challenges in the food sector, blending expert insights with critical analysis of consumer behaviour, industry practices, and technological innovations. About OriDr. Ori Cohavi's career has been shaped by a belief in the power of science to save lives, solve today's most pressing challenges, and transform the world we share. Cohavi received his doctorate and PhD in biochemistry, with a focus on functional structure of proteins, from the world-renowned Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.Cohavi spent the early part of his career developing life-saving drugs for rare diseases before shifting focus to address one of our world's most pressing and fundamental challenges: food security.As Chief Technology Officer, Cohavi and fellow co-founder Aviv Wolff are reimagining the future of food and disrupting the 900+ billion-dollar dairy category. Remilk pioneered an environmentally friendly yeast-based fermentation process to produce animal-free milk proteins free of lactose, cholesterol and growth hormones. Cohavi heads Remilk's R&D strategy and leads the a team of accomplished scientists and researchers. This team already has submitted several patent applications in connection with their work. Prior to joining Remilk, Cohavi served as head of Mitoconix Bio's drug development team, and as a senior researcher at Semorex Technologies. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2024 for the fourth year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world.Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers.Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America
This episode of The Food Professor Podcast features special guest Glenford Jameson, an expert in regulatory, commercial, and advertising law within the food sector. Jameson's insights cover SFCA compliance, labeling, product positioning, and interactions with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).The episode starts with an exciting announcement that Caddle, a leading Canadian consumer panel and research house, has become the exclusive presenting sponsor of the podcast. Caddle offers brands and retailers access to over 10,000 daily active users, facilitating rapid collection and syndication of consumer reviews. https://askcaddle.com/The discussion then moves to current news, starting with Canadian Minister Champagne's efforts to attract foreign grocers to Canada, raising questions about whether this is political posturing or a genuine attempt to address food affordability. The hosts also covered the ongoing European farmers' protests, where farmers expressed discontent by blocking roads and dumping manure.Next, we discuss Metro's latest quarterly results. Metro reported strong sales growth, with a notable increase in food and pharmacy same-store sales and the successful launch of a new distribution center. Despite these positive outcomes, net earnings showed a slight decrease.The episode also touches on Bayer AG's (Monsanto) $2 billion fine. It provides an update on the surge in the use of weight-loss drugs, specifically referencing North Carolina's state employees' insurance plan's spending on such medications.Finally, the podcast highlights Loblaw's charitable efforts, announcing a $1 million investment in community grants to support various organizations. These grants aim to empower historically underrepresented groups in Canada, including black women-led businesses, programs addressing gender-based violence, youth employment, Indigenous entrepreneurs, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community development.Overall, the episode offers a comprehensive overview of the latest trends, legal insights, and corporate initiatives in the food sector.About GlenfordSpecializing in regulatory, commercial, and advertising law, Glenford Jameson is a trusted legal advisor in the food sector. His expertise spans SFCA compliance, labeling, product positioning, and CFIA interactions. A recognized industry thought leader, he's lectured at notable universities, industry associations, and conferences on Canadian Food Law. Glenford's unique perspective at the crossroads of food, tech, and regulation empowers clients with innovative solutions. He's the founder of G.S. Jameson & Company, and his clients include multinationals, SMEs, NGOs, industry associations, and governments.G. S. Jameson & Company: https://law.gsjameson.comCanadian Association for Food Law and Policy: http://foodlaw.caExcellence in Manufacturing Consortium: https://emccanada.orgGood Food Institute: https://gfi.orgEuropean Food Law Association: https://www.efla-aeda.orgAbout UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world.Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers.Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America
Who doesn't love chocolate? Certainly not Jacqueline Jacek, a visionary chocolatier with a heart as sweet as her creations. With a brilliant idea, unwavering support from her loving family, a solid education in the art of chocolate making, and an innate passion for fashion, Jacqueline embarked on her journey by establishing JACEK Chocolate Couture right in the cozy confines of her basement in 2009.Over the years, Jacqueline's dedication and talent have transformed JACEK Chocolate Couture into a thriving enterprise. Today, they operate out of a state-of-the-art CFIA-licensed production facility in Sherwood Park, Alberta, where a skilled and passionate team of 25+ individuals works tirelessly to bring her delectable visions to life.Join us for a delectable discussion where chocolate, creativity, and ambition converge.Host:Mark KondratPartner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let's Meet for a Beer' PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshi...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444/ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.comLMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.comGuest:Jacqueline JacekFounder of Jacek ChocolateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacekchocolate/Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-jacek-571a1b43/Website: https://jacekchocolate.com/Brought to you by Taste Alberta!Taste AlbertaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tastealberta/Website: https://www.tastealberta.ca/
The Ministry of Labour is investigating the injury of a farm worker on Tuesday. The 2024 draft Chatham-Kent police budget is pegged at $36M dollars. A licensed clinical psychologist says a multi-pronged approach is needed to deal with addiction. The CFIA has issued multiple recalls for Malichita brand cantaloupes due to salmonella.
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says he welcomes news that the Canadian Food Inspection Service has completed its investigation of potato wart on Prince Edward Island, but there are still concerns.
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says he welcomes news that the Canadian Food Inspection Service has completed its investigation of potato wart on Prince Edward Island, but there are still concerns.
Dorothy Shephard, the PC MLA for Saint John-Lancaster, resigns from cabinet over the controversy surrounding changes to Policy 713 and other issues. We hear from the CFIA about moths in boxwood shrubs. And on the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour.
La boîte à question s'installe au CFIA à Rennes William DONATO, Export Sales Manager, dirige la société MEDICOLD, entreprise 100% française qui développe depuis 1991, des solutions isothermes novatrices et performantes. Aujourd'hui, fort de cette expérience, il met à disposition une logistique agroalimentaire, pour le E-commerce et les métiers de bouche . La mission ? Assurer les expéditions de produits frais ou surgelés et de délivrer les colis du point de vente jusqu'au domicile client, point relais ou encore lieux de travail. Une nouvelle solution de livraison réalisée en partenariat avec DELIBOS, logiciel de gestion dédié au transport e-commerce. LES LIVES IMPROVISÉS Sans chichis, sans grosse technique, un corner sur un stand…juste un micro… ou pas, des invité(e)s, des artisans… chacun se prête au jeu des questions / réponses posées par des professionnels à des professionnels. Ce fut le cas lors du CFIA qui s'est tenu à Rennes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/salamone-henry/message
Earlier this year, Health Canada revised its rules to allow more genetically edited foods into the market without special safety checks. Now, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency may be on a similar path when it comes to genetically modified seeds. Dr. Cami Ryan with Bayer AG discusses the differing viewpoints between the public and scientific communities when it comes to the safety – and acceptance – of GM foods; plus, Marla Carlson with SaskOrganics shares why organic farmers are concerned that an upcoming decision by the CFIA may not include genetically modified seeds into a mandatory registry. Hosted by Geralyn Wichers.
Earlier this year, Health Canada revised its rules to allow more genetically edited foods into the market without special safety checks. Now, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency may be on a similar path when it comes to genetically modified seeds. Dr. Cami Ryan with Bayer AG discusses the differing viewpoints between the public and scientific communities when it comes to the safety – and acceptance – of GM foods; plus, Marla Carlson with SaskOrganics shares why organic farmers are concerned that an upcoming decision by the CFIA may not include genetically modified seeds into a mandatory registry. Hosted by Geralyn Wichers.
Indonesia is taking steps to control a Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in that country. The Swine Health Information Center monitors domestic and global diseases and provides monthly surveillance reports. Center Associate Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder says Foot and Mouth Disease virus has been on the radar for global detection since May because there have been substantial outbreaks, particularly in Indonesia where approximately 500,000 animals have been infected. She will talk about the importance of controlling the spread of the disease that can affect cattle and pigs. Saskatchewan's chief veterinary officer issued an Animal Health Order prohibiting the transport of birds to shows, auctions and fairs after several reports of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The disease is carried by migratory birds. The animal health order will remain in place until October 21, when it will be reviewed. Dr. Noel Ritson-Bennett is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency veterinary program manager and part of the CFIA's Western Area Response Team for avian influenza. He says this month's outbreak was expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Lisa Wagner Title: President and Adoptions Manager for Soi Dog Canada
Alan speaks with Dr. Louis Kwantes, president of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency come together in this special two-part episode on honey fraud in Canada. Hear a scientist from each organization discuss how they identify fraudulent products – and listen to the CFIA's Inspect and Protect episode here for the perspective of a policy leader and a beekeeper!
Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene.com is back for a lively and informative discussion of the regulations which form the basis of the obligations and responsibilities of food producers, and specifically gluten free food producers. Have you wondered why some products in a grocery bakery don't need ingredient and nutrition labels and some do? What is the regulation concerning labelling foods being sold at a farmer's market, or a coffee shop? When labels are required, we need to see more than just the ingredients. Ellen and I help you navigate the regulations around what food producers, restaurants and coffee shops must be able to tell you about the food you buy. If you have a concern in regard to a restaurant, call that CFIA (Canada Food Inspection Agency) at 1-800-442-2342 and they will refer the call to the closest office of the CFIA and have them contact you. If you have a product that you are concerned about refer to this website link - https://inspection.canada.ca/food-safety-for-consumers/where-to-report-a-complaint/report-a-food-related-concern/eng/1390269985112/1390346078752 If you aren't sure who to call, start by calling 1-800-442-2342. To find out more about food labelling requirements refer to this website link – https://inspection.canada.ca/food-label-requirements/labelling/industry/food-labelling-requirements-checklist/eng/1393275252175/1393275314581 Sue's Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com
Ellen Bayens of The Celiac Scene.com is back for a lively and informative discussion of the regulations which form the basis of the obligations and responsibilities of food producers, and specifically gluten free food producers. Have you wondered why some products in a grocery bakery don't need ingredient and nutrition labels and some do? What is the regulation concerning labelling foods being sold at a farmer's market, or a coffee shop? When labels are required, we need to see more than just the ingredients. Ellen and I help you navigate the regulations around what food producers, restaurants and coffee shops must be able to tell you about the food you buy. If you have a concern in regard to a restaurant, call that CFIA (Canada Food Inspection Agency) at 1-800-442-2342 and they will refer the call to the closest office of the CFIA and have them contact you. If you have a product that you are concerned about refer to this website link - https://inspection.canada.ca/food-safety-for-consumers/where-to-report-a-complaint/report-a-food-related-concern/eng/1390269985112/1390346078752 If you aren't sure who to call, start by calling 1-800-442-2342. To find out more about food labelling requirements refer to this website link – https://inspection.canada.ca/food-label-requirements/labelling/industry/food-labelling-requirements-checklist/eng/1393275252175/1393275314581 Sue's Websites and Social Media – Podcast https://acanadianceliacpodcast.libsyn.com Podcast Blog – https://www.acanadianceliacblog.com Email – acdnceliacpodcast@gmail.com Celiac Kid Stuff – https://www.celiackidstuff.com Baking Website – https://www.suesglutenfreebaking.com Instagram - @suesgfbaking YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUVGfpD4eJwwSc_YjkGagza06yYe3ApzL Email – sue@suesglutenfreebaking.com Other Podcast – Gluten Free Weigh In – https://glutenfreeweighin.libsyn.com
The USDA announced Thursday that a ban on potatoes from Canada's Prince Edward Island, where the potato wart disease has been detected, has been lifted even before required field testing was complete ... leaving National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles baffled.
The USDA announced Thursday that a ban on potatoes from Canada's Prince Edward Island, where the potato wart disease has been detected, has been lifted even before required field testing was complete ... leaving National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles baffled.
Le secteur des machines d'emballage vit une transformation profonde en matière d'automatisation. Car la multiplication des formats et des types d'emballage génère une complexité sans précédent. Pour rester compétitifs et développer de la valeur sur leur coeur de métier, les constructeurs ont besoin d'une offre d'automatisation radicalement nouvelle, qui mise sur la simplicité.
Mental health is an essential facet of health and well-being for everyone, but there are unique facets of mental health that can be affected for all those who work with animals and who navigate the challenges associated with an animal health incident. Dr. Margaret McGeoghegan and Dr. Luc Bergeron discuss the significant mental health impacts of these situations on producers and veterinarians, and review how our government organizations are consistently working to improve communications and supports in these incredibly stressful scenarios. Dr. McGeoghegan currently works as a Canadian Food Inspection Agency veterinary program analyst and she is also a CFIA liaison for the vet college and the province of PEI. Additionally, she works closely with the provincial Chief Veterinary Officer, industry groups, and producers in PEI. As part of her work, she participates as a member of the CFIA National Human Destruction Emergency Response Team and working group. She participated in the 2004 Avian influenza outbreak in the Fraser Valley, B.C., that led to the development of national emergency response teams, and she trains and leads on many disease response exercises. She also was site commander in the Infectious Salmon Anemia outbreaks in Newfoundland in 2013 – so she has a strong understanding of the importance of strong leadership and clear communications to all those involved in an animal health incident. Dr. Bergeron is a veterinarian and epidemiologist who graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Montreal. He worked initially as a large animal veterinarian, and currently works in animal health surveillance, and is the coordinator of the surveillance network for bovine diseases at the Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Links of Interest: Mental health supports for producers and agricultural workers: DoMoreAg: a not-for-profit organization focusing on mental health in agriculture across Canada. Canadian Mental Health Association: Mental Health in the Agriculture Industry B.C.: AgSafeBC Mental Health Resources Yukon: Farm Stress resources Alberta: Alberta Farm Mental Health Network Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan Farm Stress rural support services Manitoba: Manitoba Farm, Rural, and Northern support services Ontario: In the Know: A mental health literacy program for farmers and the agricultural community Connex Ontario, mental health support services Québec: Commision de la sante mentale du Canada: Cette ligne est accessible 24/7 partout au Québec. Newfoundland and Labrador: Farmer-specific Mental Health Resources Nova Scotia: Producer Specific mental health resources from Nova Scotia We Talk, We Grow: an initiative of Farm Safety Nova Scotia raising awareness and taking action to protect and nurture the mental health and well-being of Nova Scotia's farming community PEI: farmerstalk.ca : confidential counselling for farmers Farmer Assistance Program: counselling for farmers New Brunswick: Mental health resources News Release: Agriculture and Agri-food Canada: Governments Supporting Mental Health for Farming and Rural Communities Chicken Farmers of Canada: Mental Health and Agriculture resources Dairy Farmers of Canada: Mental Health resources Canadian Cattlemen's Association Mental Health resources Veterinary Mental Health: Canadian Veterinary mental health resources from the CVMA i-matter.ca: Mental health strategies for veterinarians and veterinary team members from OVMA
In light of the multiple potato wart finds on Canada's Prince Edward Island (PEI), during a meeting of the Potato Association of America on December 1, 2021, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) provided growers and industry partners an update on its soil sampling efforts throughout the province's potato production area. Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council calls in to discuss how CFIA's own data -- which demonstrates a clear and troubling reduction in sampling -- leaves the industries on both sides of the border with uncertainties about the spread of the disease on PEI and what the future holds for reopening trade with this important industry partner.
For the second time in less than a year, trade has been put on hold due to the detection of Potato Wart in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.
For the second time in less than a year, trade has been put on hold due to the detection of Potato Wart in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.
PEI potato farmer Ray Keenan, in Rollo Bay, PEI, describes the negative impacts of the CFIA decision to suspend potato exports to the US because of potato wart. Jason Grant explains the charms of the Sentier Nepisiguit Mi'gmaq Trail after it has been recognized by National Geographic. And on the phone-in: Women and drinking.
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has expressed its shock over the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) decision to suspend all seed potato exports out of P.E.I., and all potato movement from P.E.I. to the U.S., following a ministerial order announced Monday, November 22. Potato wart is a soil-borne fungus that can lay dormant for decades.... Read More
In Episode 78 of the Paw & Order podcast, Camille Labchuk and Peter Sankoff go deep into top stories that are affecting animals right now from both Canada and across the globe. This include an exciting new announcement from the Canadian government that it will be moving away from toxicity tests on animals in an overhaul of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Laurentian University killing about 200 innocent animals amid lab closures, two cases of a rare swine flu found in people in Manitoba, New Zealand ending the live export of animals by sea over animal welfare concerns, a Nova Scotia breeder acquitted of animal cruelty charges, Alberta ending funding for a group working to help businesses develop in the plant-based protein sector, the CFIA announcing new import rules for dogs, and the B.C. government continuing to kill wolves to “protect” caribou—when wolves aren’t even responsible for decline in caribou populations.
In this episode of the Healthy Menu Podcast, we’ll be discussing creating a CFIA compliant nutrition fact label featuring Christine Billinger, Design & Marketing Manager. Chrsitine will talk about nutrition fact label exemptions, rules to remember when displaying labels, changes and more. A nutrition fact label is designed to reflect the most up-to-date recommendations from each country’s respective governing body regarding the nutrition facts of certain foods. The mandated contents of a label are routinely updated, and makes it easier and more accessible for consumers to understand the nutritional value of the food they are buying and make healthier and more informed choices about their diets. It can be challenging to ensure that you as a food and beverage manufacturer are remaining compliant and keeping up with the latest guidelines. Christine expanded on creating a CFIA compliant label when we spoke earlier. References: Foods Usually Exempt from Carrying a Nutrition Facts Table CFIA Website ========= MenuSano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menusano/ MenuSano Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menusano MenuSano LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menusano
On this week’s podcast we chat with Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) Commissioner Anthony Parker of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. He’s looking for people to join the CFIA’s PBR Advisory Committee to help guide the future of PBR policy in Canada. Have questions? Email anthony.parker@canada.ca. For an application form visit https://www.inspection.gc.ca/plant-varieties/plant-breeders-rights/notice-of-appointment/eng/1597428833063/1597428833516. The post Anthony Parker is Looking for Your Help appeared first on Germination.
Welcome to a new episode of our podcastAgainst the framework of the EuFMD's focus on virtual learning and training, Nadia Rumich, EuFMD Communications Officer spoke with Dr Marcello Nardi and Dr Leah Seabrook about learning and how it is possible to measure the impacts of training programmes.Marcello Nardi is Chief Learning Officer at EuFMD and leads the design of a Quality Management (QM) system, the processes by which courses and training programmes can be designed for higher impact and the internal Training Management System (TMS). He has a degree in Communication Studies at La Sapienza University and post-graduate degrees in Training Management at Il Sole 24 Ore Business School and Evaluation of Training Impact at Association for Talent Development (ATD). Over the past 12 years he worked in companies operating in the Healthcare industry, where he held various roles within the L&D function, before joining the EuFMD team last December.Leah Seabrook is a veterinary training specialist with experience in designing technical disease training for public practice veterinarians both virtually and face to face. Leah works with the EuFMD in the development of the Training Management System which will support the development of veterinary capacity in countries the EuFMD supports.Leah completed her veterinary degree at the Western college of Veterinary Medicine (Canada). After a short period in small animal practice, she joined the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) where she worked mostly in the areas of public health in meat inspection. Leah has developed technical training in support of CFIA's Foreign Animal Disease preparedness measures including hands on face-to-face training, classroom and virtual classroom events.
We just want to say thank-you from everyone at RealAgriculture for tuning into our mid-week show! On today’s episode of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith pops in for a quick recap of agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau’s video press conference; Dennis Laycraft... Read More
We just want to say thank-you from everyone at RealAgriculture for tuning into our mid-week show! On today’s episode of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: The top ag news stories of the day with host Shaun Haney; RealAgriculture’s Lyndsey Smith pops in for a quick recap of agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau’s video press conference; Dennis Laycraft... Read More
December 20, 2019 Welcome to the first-ever Paw & Order holiday special! Hosts Peter and Camille get into Santa mode in this episode, giving out animal law-themed “gifts” to people, animals, countries—some funny, some serious. We’ve never had more fun recording an episode! The news doesn’t stop over the holidays, and the hosts also discuss... Read more »
December 20, 2019 Welcome to the first-ever Paw & Order holiday special! Hosts Peter and Camille get into Santa mode in this episode, giving out animal law-themed “gifts” to people, animals, countries—some funny, some serious. We’ve never had more fun recording an episode! The news doesn’t stop over the holidays, and the hosts also discuss... Read more »
In Episode 43, hosts Peter and Camille discuss some big animal law news: Ontario is moving toward the country's first fully-public animal welfare law enforcement system. Learn why the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act, could hold real promise for animals, as the hosts go over the proposed legislation.
In Episode 43, hosts Peter and Camille discuss some big animal law news: Ontario is moving toward the country's first fully-public animal welfare law enforcement system. Learn why the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act, could hold real promise for animals, as the hosts go over the proposed legislation.
9/15/19:40 News2:10 aging and family (we are time after all)21:37 clearing out Emily's Safari tabs: 23:20 Fish in a Tree; 25:11 traffic problems on Everest (NYT article); 26:00 Dewey medal renamed; 27:27 Vox horror movies; 30:13 Braille Institute transcribing team; 30:34 Icelandic Name Registry; 32:22 SF (sci-fi) Masterworks; 33:16 Books Behind Bars; 33:38 help Library of Congress transcribe stuff; 34:11 Outside magazine protect America's trails; 34:43 books to read for every age (1-100) (Washington Post); 35:44 vegan cafe and CFIA; 39:09 Homestead Act of 1862; 40:09 Babadook; 40:19 City in the Middle of the Night optioned for TV; 40:38 Rohner Textil and Cradle to Cradle certification44:25 Tip of the Week
Logan and Michael are reviewing the recent moon invasion by water bears and meat tax proposal in Germany. Lederhosen will be discussed as well as giant parrots. Also we talk about Frank Zapata the hoverboard pilot from france to england second attempt success, NEC flying car in Japan, X-Steam-inator replacing herbicides with steam. CFIA and food classifications/names. Ribfest, brewha and CLE 2019 and an AI DEVELOPED GAME this is speed gate Win two tickets for Saturday 21st September Comic Con if you 1.)like episode 20 post, 2.)share post and 3.) comment why you like UsByTheGiant podcast on Facebook page. Thumbs up! Contest closes August 14th at noon eastern time.
In Episode 37 of Paw & Order, Camille and Peter catch up on the six horse deaths in Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races (get ready for a lengthy discussion of whether rodeo events are illegal), a great column on why the Stampede needs to ditch animal events, golf course staff running down Canada geese with a golf cart in Edmonton, the fur industry's paid protesters in California, and the CFIA's effort to quash a lawsuit about cruel horse transport practices. Camille also sits down with law professor Jodi Lazare of the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, for chat about the upcoming Canadian Animal Law Conference and its stellar line-up of speakers.
In Episode 37 of Paw & Order, Camille and Peter catch up on the six horse deaths in Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races (get ready for a lengthy discussion of whether rodeo events are illegal), a great column on why the Stampede needs to ditch animal events, golf course staff running down Canada geese with a golf cart in Edmonton, the fur industry's paid protesters in California, and the CFIA's effort to quash a lawsuit about cruel horse transport practices. Camille also sits down with law professor Jodi Lazare of the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, for chat about the upcoming Canadian Animal Law Conference and its stellar line-up of speakers.
Camille is joined by guest co-host Rebeka Breder, one of the country's leading animal lawyers in private practice. Rebeka opens up about her path to becoming an animal rights lawyer, and two of her current high-profile cases—one lawsuit on illegal exports of horses shipped internationally slaughter, and an intervention to protect "dangerous" dogs potentially facing the death penalty.
Camille is joined by guest co-host Rebeka Breder, one of the country's leading animal lawyers in private practice. Rebeka opens up about her path to becoming an animal rights lawyer, and two of her current high-profile cases—one lawsuit on illegal exports of horses shipped internationally slaughter, and an intervention to protect "dangerous" dogs potentially facing the death penalty.
The new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force in January, 2019 through the CFIA. Anytime new regulations come into place, businesses can be impacted. We touch base with CPMA Food Safety Specialist, Jeff Hall and Fred Webber from the Dispute Resolution Corporation to discuss new requirements for produce businesses and the resources available to industry.Play the PodcastThank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.
Dr. Maureen Harper is a retired veteranarian with the Canadian Food Inspection agency, joins Alex Pierson and suggests there are concerns above and beyond just whether the cow was alive in the controversial video.
David Kattenburg is a name you might have heard over the past few months on places like CBC and the Globe and Mail. He's in the news because he's challenged the Liquor Control Board of Ontario about two wines on their shelves, labeled as products of Israel. When Dave saw the listing, he knew they were not products of Israel. The wines come from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. He knows. He's been to both wineries. So in July, he filed a complaint with the federal Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The basis of his complaint was that the label “Product of Israel” is false and misleading. The LCBO, which is one of the largest wine, beer and liquor distributors in the world, instructed their outlets to remove the wine from their shelves. But that didn't last long. The CFIA reversed their decision a few weeks later. So the wine is still on LCBO shelves. Dave is not giving up, though. On October 24, 2017, he and his lawyer Dmitri Lascaris launched an application for a judicial review of the Canadian Food Inspection's Agency's actions. David Kattenburg is a Winnipeg-based science educator, broadcaster and human rights activist. In this interview, he talks to Victoria Fenner about the court case, what motivated him to launch it, and especially, why he believes this issue is something worth fighting for. (Disclosure: Victoria is a close personal friend and colleague of David Kattenburg's but is not involved in this campaign). You can read the chronology of the story at the website of his lawyer Dmitri Lascaris. You can read and listen to David Kattenburg's large collection of stories from the West Bank at his web based magazine The Green Planet Monitor, and contribute to the legal challenge at their GoFundMe page. Image: David Kattenburg – taken at Psagot Winery, in the unlawful Jewish settlement of Psagot, Occupied West Bank. Used with permission.
Officials with Manitoba Pork meet with Manitoba Agriculture and the CFIA to discuss truck washing regulations.
The Alberta Biochar Initiative (ABI) was established on December 15, 2011 to develop and demonstrate technologies that will enable the large scale commercial deployment of biochar products and applications for the benefit of Albertans. Significant progress has been made including CFIA approval for Air Terra supplied biochar as a soil supplement, and the development of value added products including activated carbons from biochar. Biochar has particular benefits including the improvement of marginal soils, the reclamation of soils damaged by human activity, and its affinity to adsorb toxic organic extractive compounds from oil sands tailings water and the potential to capture mercury from coal fired power generating stations. It also sequesters carbon when applied to the soil. Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures (AITF) has been at the forefront of biochar research efforts and continues to lead the research and networking activities of the ABI after the successful conclusion of the WD funded project in June 2015. The speaker will provide an update on biochar research and the ABI. As a supplement to this presentation, Lethbridge College is providing a tour of their Aquaponics facility, which illustrates another opportunity to make the most of carbon dioxide produced and consumed by living organisms. The tour begins at 2:00 pm at the Aquaponics facility near the College (south end) Speaker: Don Harfield, P.Eng. P.M.P. Don Harfield is the Thermochemical Processing and Special Projects Leader of Alberta Innovates Technology Futures. Don specializes in the development of thermo-chemical biomass conversion technologies which convert solid waste materials into value added products and energy. Tour Host: Dr. Nick Savidov, M. Sc., Ph. D., Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Russian State Agricultural University, Moscow. Research Scientist, Lethbridge College. Moderator: Duane Pendergast Date: Thursday, June 2, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 pm Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) Visit the SACPA website: http://www.sacpa.ca
The Alberta Biochar Initiative (ABI) was established on December 15, 2011 to develop and demonstrate technologies that will enable the large scale commercial deployment of biochar products and applications for the benefit of Albertans. Significant progress has been made including CFIA approval for Air Terra supplied biochar as a soil supplement, and the development of value added products including activated carbons from biochar. Biochar has particular benefits including the improvement of marginal soils, the reclamation of soils damaged by human activity, and its affinity to adsorb toxic organic extractive compounds from oil sands tailings water and the potential to capture mercury from coal fired power generating stations. It also sequesters carbon when applied to the soil. Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures (AITF) has been at the forefront of biochar research efforts and continues to lead the research and networking activities of the ABI after the successful conclusion of the WD funded project in June 2015. The speaker will provide an update on biochar research and the ABI. As a supplement to this presentation, Lethbridge College is providing a tour of their Aquaponics facility, which illustrates another opportunity to make the most of carbon dioxide produced and consumed by living organisms. The tour begins at 2:00 pm at the Aquaponics facility near the College (south end) Speaker: Don Harfield, P.Eng. P.M.P. Don Harfield is the Thermochemical Processing and Special Projects Leader of Alberta Innovates Technology Futures. Don specializes in the development of thermo-chemical biomass conversion technologies which convert solid waste materials into value added products and energy. Tour Host: Dr. Nick Savidov, M. Sc., Ph. D., Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Russian State Agricultural University, Moscow. Research Scientist, Lethbridge College. Moderator: Duane Pendergast Date: Thursday, June 2, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 pm Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) Visit the SACPA website: http://www.sacpa.ca
The Alberta Biochar Initiative (ABI) was established on December 15, 2011 to develop and demonstrate technologies that will enable the large scale commercial deployment of biochar products and applications for the benefit of Albertans. Significant progress has been made including CFIA approval for Air Terra supplied biochar as a soil supplement, and the development of value added products including activated carbons from biochar. Biochar has particular benefits including the improvement of marginal soils, the reclamation of soils damaged by human activity, and its affinity to adsorb toxic organic extractive compounds from oil sands tailings water and the potential to capture mercury from coal fired power generating stations. It also sequesters carbon when applied to the soil. Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures (AITF) has been at the forefront of biochar research efforts and continues to lead the research and networking activities of the ABI after the successful conclusion of the WD funded project in June 2015. The speaker will provide an update on biochar research and the ABI. As a supplement to this presentation, Lethbridge College is providing a tour of their Aquaponics facility, which illustrates another opportunity to make the most of carbon dioxide produced and consumed by living organisms. The tour begins at 2:00 pm at the Aquaponics facility near the College (south end) Speaker: Don Harfield, P.Eng. P.M.P. Don Harfield is the Thermochemical Processing and Special Projects Leader of Alberta Innovates Technology Futures. Don specializes in the development of thermo-chemical biomass conversion technologies which convert solid waste materials into value added products and energy. Tour Host: Dr. Nick Savidov, M. Sc., Ph. D., Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Russian State Agricultural University, Moscow. Research Scientist, Lethbridge College. Moderator: Duane Pendergast Date: Thursday, June 2, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 pm Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) Visit the SACPA website: http://www.sacpa.ca
Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers chair Fred Greig discusses their second annual general meeting. Dr. Max Popp of the CFIA talks about the humane transport of animals.
The chief veterinary officer for Canada talks about a CFIA report released Monday in regards to the BSE case in Alberta earlier this year. Ian Robson with the National Farmers Union talks about their annual convention, which happened last week in London, ON.
George Matheson, chair of Manitoba Pork, talks about the CFIA's recently announced changes in truck-washing regulations at the U.S. border.
CFIA provides an update on the avian flu discovery in southern Ontario
This week on the Chicago Geocacher Podcast: Elbus! A bomb scare! Elbus! Cache respect! Elbus! Emails! Elbus! A contest! Elbus! Milestones! Elbus! The Question of the Show! Elbus! Podcast 88 To download this episode, please visit the iTunes music store! Scott’s Recent Caches May 13th by .MikeyB | GC4BF1P | Addison, IL Slider by CFIA […]
Don shared that he’s been flogging the podcast mercilessly during his recent travels. The guys then launched straight into the Bug Trivia segment, highlighting Clostridium perfringens, which can be a big problem particularly for meat processors who need to cool large cuts of cooked meat quickly (to meet the FSIS performance standard). Carl Custer’s notes indicate that it was infamous for causing gas gangrene. During cooking of meat the spores germinate and these can grow incredibly fast if the rate of cooling is inadequate. Luckily it generally doesn’t cause death, but can cause a potentially fatal disease called pig-bel especially in countries where cooked meat is held at room temperature for long periods of time. Ben has developed some food safety infosheets for this organism, including this one detailing an outbreak linked to a school event. The guys then turned their attention to baked goodies and that some things on the Internet are not true. Don referred to one of those typical urban legend emails warning people to discard their out-of-date pancake and cake mixes for risk of causing anaphylactic allergic reactions. Turns out that there is some truth to the matter as you can see from Snopes and this scientific article “An unusual case of anaphylaxis. Mold in pancake mix.” While there are some incorrect aspects to the story, Don would always advise people to not use food that has passed its best or sell by date because of the lower quality (the dates are there for a reason). The conversation then turned to canning as Ben, the self-proclaimed Canning King of Wake County NC, recently received a question about canning mushrooms. While the email appeared to be about quality, Ben’s concern was Clostridium botulinum (see bug trivia in FST 39) and hence he elevated this email to an 11 on the 1 to 10 scale. So, Ben passed on information on canning mushrooms from the National Center for Home Food Preservation. Don was also dealing with canning questions and was worried about people fiddling with established jam recipes for fear of a repeat of what happened in Cowichan with watermelon jelly. Ben then went on a Salmonella-fuelled hazelnut caper – he was grumpy about the lack of supplier information provided by the CFIA, although Lynne Terry from The Oregonian managed to find it out. Ben felt this information could be important to other distributers who would be able to make better decisions (provided they had the right food safety culture). Don noted that weenie public health folk, such as Dr. Eric Wilke, had Doug all fired up. Dr Wilke’s antics at the press conference turned serious foodborne illness outbreak into bizarre theater. Not cool, dude. The Salmonella outbreak from Fayetteville Hotelon the I-95 reminded Don of FST 11 and the guys discussed some of the ill-informed responses of public health officials after food borne illness outbreaks. Don and Ben then turned their attention to needle tenderized beef, which was prompted by the MeatingPlace opinion about this Consumer Reports article. While James Marsden was against labeling of mechanically tenderized beef, Canada has already moved to such a labeling requirement, although Doug had some questions about it. Ben had managed to find some research on cooking inoculated and mechanically tenderized beef, although the debate about it is ongoing. Both Ben and Don would prefer to have this type of product clearly labeled, although their preference is for naturally tender and flavorsome beef cuts (such as MSA graded beef). In the after dark the guys talked about Don’s upcoming trip to Brazil and Denmark, and Ben's trip to Nebraska.
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Over the past month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (the CFIA) has embarked on a concentrated effort in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, threatening area businesses with fines unless they remove their ungraded farm-fresh eggs from store shelves. Close to a dozen businesses that Deconstructing Dinner is aware of have received such a visit This episode hears from a number of those businesses including comments on the issue from the BC Egg Marketing Board, the CFIA and the regional health authority Interior Health. While the availability of eggs from local farms in the region has been significantly curtailed following this "crack" down on local eggs, the increasingly popular alternative to store-bought eggs (backyard eggs) is too being met with a crack down of its own. In December 2009, Nelson B.C. resident Monica Nissen was paid a visit by a local bylaw enforcement officer who demanded that Nissen remove her chickens from her backyard, or too face a fine and the possible confiscation of her birds. The City's bylaw enforcement officer was acting on two supposed complaints... and we say "supposed" because according to all of Nissen's immediate neighbours, none of them took issue with the chickens... leaving Nissen and Deconstructing Dinner wondering just what constitutes a valid complaint if it clearly didn't come from an immediate neighbour? We'll also be joined by Nelson city councillor Kim Charlesworth, who recounts the past year's efforts to revise the local bylaw that prohibits backyard chickens within city limits and we'll hear from Ian Fraser - a senior animal control officer for Victoria Animal Control Services - a city that does permit backyard chickens and hence, backyard eggs. Join us for this important broadcast as we explore what Kootenay businesses and residents are calling an afront to food sovereignty following these latest efforts by local and federal authorities who appear determined to ensure that the only eggs easily accessible to Canadians are the factory-farmed options. Guests/Voices Kevin Smith, farmer/baker, Old World Bakery (Balfour, BC) - The Old World Bakery produces a line of baked goods for their own retail customers and many local businesses. Kevin Smith and his wife Darla also farm in the community of Ainsworth. Bonny Kavalov, co-owner, Nature's Den (Rossland, BC) - Bonny and her husband Sid operate this small health store in Rossland, BC. Wayne Popoff, owner, Kootenay Liquidators (Castlegar, BC) - Wayne is a hobby farmer just outside of Castlegar and operates a store that sells feed products and farm-fresh eggs among other things. Amyn Alibhai, board member, BC Egg Marketing Board (Kamloops, BC) - Since its inception in 1967 as the first egg marketing board in Canada with quota, the British Columbia Egg Marketing Board (BCEMB) serves as a non-profit, producer organization financed solely by its Registered Producers through a levy system. The BCEMB is one of eleven provincial and territorial egg marketing boards that meet under the umbrella of the Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) to address industry issues of regional, national and international importance. Amyn owns Sunshine Eggs - a large producer of graded eggs. Deanna Zgrablic, food processing specialist inspector , Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) (Abbotsford, BC) - The CFIA is Canada's government agency which seeks to "safeguard food, animals and plants, which enhance the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment and economy". Ron Popoff, environmental health team leader, Interior Health (Cranbrook, BC) - IH is one of five geographically-based health authorities created in 2001 by the Government of British Columbia. It is responsible for ensuring publicly funded health services are provided to the people of the Southern Interior. Monica Nissen, former backyard chickener (Nelson, BC) Kim Charlesworth, city councillor, City of Nelson (Nelson, BC) Ian Fraser, senior animal control officer, Victoria Animal Control Services (Victoria, BC)
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