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New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels are Coming to Canada


This new front-of-package (FOP) nutrition symbol will help consumers quickly identify foods which are high in saturated fats, sugars and / or sodium. Registered Dietitian Sue Mah shares what you need to know.

Canadian Tuna: Who Knew It Was So Healthy



Canned tuna has long been a favourite, nutrient-packed and convenient pantry staple yet, over the past while, many people are giving it a pass. Registered Dietitian Rosie Schwartz shares why Canadian tuna is a smart choice.





What's in Season: October


Check out what's in season for October and learn more about each, including types, how to buy, how to prepare and even how they grow in Canada.

Upcoming Events

Thanks to Farm & Food Care Ontario, the first 80 people to register using the discount code will receive 20% off this event!

Here is how to register:


  • Participants go to www.royalfair.org, and then select the box that says buy general admission tickets at the top of the page.
  • That redirects you to our ticketing website. Then select tickets to the Food & Nutrition Forum, and enter the discount code FFCO2022
Buy Tickets

2022 Taste Canada Awards Gala


It's the biggest night in Canadian cookbooks, and we want you to join in on the excitement! ⁠The Taste Canada Awards are back live and in person and this year, we're not only honouring and highlighting the best culinary writers in the country, we're also celebrating 25 years of doing so!⁠


When: Monday, November 7th, 2022 ⁠

Where: Fairmont Royal York in Toronto⁠


5:30 pm: Registration & Welcome Reception⁠

⁠7:00 pm: Taste Canada Awards Gala ⁠

⁠8:00 pm: Refreshments⁠

⁠This is your chance to celebrate and mingle with Canada’s top cookbook authors, food bloggers, publishers, farmers, chefs, restaurateurs, industry players, media, government and cookbook fans. Get inspired to get cooking, expand your taste buds, and discover delicious, new recipes in Canadian cookbooks. ⁠⁠


The winners of the Taste Canada Cooks the Books student cooking competition presented by Canadian Beef and the Taste Canada Hall of Fame, presented by the Culinary Historians of Canada will also be announced! ⁠

Purchase Your Tickets Today!

2022 Canadian Public Trust Summit


The Summit is an exciting and unique opportunity to network with leaders from across supply chains and across the country, who are equally passionate about earning trust in our food.


When: October 25th & 26th, 2022

Where: Toronto Public Library

Register Here

Resources

Have you heard about the Canadian Beef Information Gateway?


Learn about 75 different beef cuts organized into roasts, steaks, grounds and other beef cuts. Read up on recommended cooking methods, food safety and storage information, written recipes along with ‘hands-in-pans” instructional videos, nutritional information and shopping lists.

Canadian Beef Information Gateway

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We take pride in being a helpful resource on all things Canadian food and farming by providing balanced, factual, science-based information in a consumer-friendly way. Our goal is to help Canadians find answers to their questions and concerns about our food system.


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