Food Archives

How We Ate in the 1960s

Although the ‘60s started out with some economic volatility, the latter part of this decade brought great innovation and improved productivity, leading to higher wages and a higher standard of living.

How We Ate in the 1970s

Although the 1970s dawned on the heels of a mostly inspiring decade, they started out in a less than pleasant way.

How We Ate in the 1980s

The ‘80s had a huge impact on the Canadian culinary experience, probably more than any other period in our history.

Uniquely Northern Foods Yukon Is Known For

From mushrooms that grow after a forest fire to foods infused with foraged goods, these flavours define Yukon cuisine.

What does “VQA” mean on Canadian wine?

Ontario wineries came together to create formal quality standards for Ontario wine. They called it the Vintners Quality Alliance program (VQA).

How Consumers Are Changing The Grocery Landscape

Discover how consumers are transforming the grocery landscape in response to stubborn inflationary trends.

Celebrating Indigenous Ingredients and Recipes

Indigenous chefs, bakers and cooks, share traditional ingredients by creating recipes that tell the story of the ingredients.

Make Room In The Kitchen Pantry For Malt

Are you curious about malt? Learn what it is, how it is made and get some quick tips for using it in your own cooking and baking.

Pulse Ingredients 101

Pulse ingredients check many boxes when it comes to nutrition, including protein, fibre and micronutrients like iron, magnesium and folate.

6 Tips To Reduce Food Waste

In Canada, 63% of the food thrown away could have been consumed. Vegetables and fruits are the most wasted food. Find out how you can reduce food waste.

What’s in Season? Fresh Green Peas

Learn when green peas are in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow green peas.

What’s in Season? Haskaps

Learn when haskaps are in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow haskaps.

Why Do Food Prices Keep Going Up?

Find out how the pricing changes have stimulated changes in consumer behaviour which is changing the direction of this essential industry.

Do I Need to Wash my Fruits and Veggies?

If you spend time on social media, you’re likely to come across influencers touting the benefits of washing fruits and vegetables using a specific method for safety reasons.

Better Potatoes Mean Less Food Waste

Genetic tweaks can drastically reduce food waste post-harvest. The Innate® potato is an example of a new crop designed to reduce food waste by being more durable.