Food Labelling System "Awful"

Canwest News Service Published: Wednesday, May 07, 2008

OTTAWA - The former head of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency conceded Tuesday that Canada's food labelling system is "awful."  More... (PDF 11KB)

From the President’s Desk – May 2008

Well, maybe Spring is here to stay. It sounds like the pollen flow was off to a later start than normal in most areas across the province, which in turn may have set the bees back a little or delayed them from building up.

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Notice to Honey Producers - Use of Used Drums for Honey

Various juice drums from China, India, Ecuador and potentially other countries may contain lead-based paint on the exterior. There is a potential for the contamination of honey that is stored in these drums. Some shipments of honey from Canada to the USA have been refused by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) because of lead based paint on the exterior of the drums. More... (PDF 18KB)

McCormick Buys Honey Processor for $75 Million

McCormick & Co. Inc. is continuing its shopping spree.

The Sparks-based spice maker announced late yesterday that it bought Canada's largest honey company for $75 million in cash, about two times Billy Bee Honey Products Ltd.'s annual sales of $37 million. More... (PDF 9KB)