The author writes that the Grocer Code of Conduct will give food manufacturers and independent grocers a stronger voice, leading to greater product diversity for consumers.  |  Getty Images

Grocer code of conduct has benefits

The recent announcement that American retail giants Walmart and Costco will be joining the Grocer Code of Conduct, alongside established Canadian players such as Loblaw, Sobeys and Metro, marks a critical step forward in the evolution of Canada’s grocery sector. This collective commitment by all major players is vital for the code’s effectiveness and represents […] Read more

It’s hoped that growth in the protein sector will result in more investment by governments and businesses into plant breeding, agronomy and other areas of research, especially for fababeans.  |  File photo

New project puts fababeans in the spotlight

Companies sign onto Protein Industries Canada initiative to boost plant protein, and fababeans are one of the stars

Glacier FarmMedia – A new $24.5-million project backed by Protein Industries Canada includes a group of plant protein companies working to tackle some of the sector’s biggest hurdles. The national cluster for protein is teaming up with Roquette, Prairie Fava, BioNeutra and Plant Up to improve innovation, come up with more diversified products and improve […] Read more