Tackling Food Affordability with Innovation
Discover how the Canadian food industry is using technology and innovation to address rising food prices and improve food affordability.
Goodbye to Browning, Wasted Apples
Arctic apple varieties maintain their flavour and last longer, meaning apple slices can be offered in cafeterias and lunchboxes as a convenient, nutritious food choice.
Byproducts: Using Every Part of The Plant
Byproducts are the unsung heroes of the agricultural world, and they deserve our attention, especially for those of us with a keen interest in food and sustainability.
What Innovation Can Do
As the world’s population continues to grow, we will need to produce more food from less land and with fewer resources. Innovation will be critical.
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.
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.
Carrots for Cattle: Working Together to Prevent Food Waste
Farmers and food companies are coming up with new ways to reduce waste and find new uses for products that can’t be fully utilized in the human food stream.
What is Upcycling?
Upcycling is one solution to reducing food waste by taking overlooked byproducts (leftover foodstuff) of processing and creating new ingredients.
How to Make a Stir-Fry
Learning how to make a stir fry is simple. What could be better than a meal in one pan that’s fresh packed with veggies and protein.
Insect Farming in Canada
Insects are common fare in many parts of the world. In recent years, edible insects like crickets and mealworms are gaining in popularity in Canada.
Ranchers & Brewers Make Two Products From One
Farmers and brewers save money, keep organic waste out of the landfill, and produce two valuable food products from one ingredient.
How to Make Chicken or Turkey Stock
Making homemade chicken stock is simple to do, and one of the best skills you can have in your kitchen repertoire.
10 “Cool” Freezer Hacks That Also Reduce Food Waste
Savvy use of a deep freeze storage keeps a good supply of meal items on hand and helps reduce food waste.
Reinvent Leftovers with an Easy Stir Fry Recipe
Using up leftovers in a stirfry is a great way to avoid food waste. Learn the main components of a stirfry and how to make one with the ingredients in your fridge.
Save Money on Groceries and Reduce Food Waste
Here are some tips to help reduce your food waste, save yourself some money and prepare meals that are healthy.
Your Money-Saving Guide to Storing Tomatoes
This guide to storing tomatoes can help you prevent spoilage and reduce food waste.