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Canada’s leadership in plant-based food and ingredients on display to the world

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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One of Canadas best kept secrets is our strength in plant-based ingredients and food.

Key Points: 
  • One of Canadas best kept secrets is our strength in plant-based ingredients and food.
  • Food processors are now working to incorporate those ingredients into new plant-based food products helping meet the growing global consumer demand.
  • Canadian plant-based food companies showed how they are bringing innovation to bear in every part of our modern food supply.
  • It is expected that the plant-based food sector will contribute $25 billion annually to Canadas economy by 2035 supported by 17,000 jobs.

Canadian plant-based products ecosystem coming together to strengthen regulatory system

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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To ensure that evolution is matched by a modern and supportive regulatory system, Protein Industries Canada is partnering with Pulse Canada, Plant-Based Foods of Canada and Loblaw Companies Limited to examine Canadian regulations related to the plant-based foods and ingredients sector to support regulatory modernization.

Key Points: 
  • To ensure that evolution is matched by a modern and supportive regulatory system, Protein Industries Canada is partnering with Pulse Canada, Plant-Based Foods of Canada and Loblaw Companies Limited to examine Canadian regulations related to the plant-based foods and ingredients sector to support regulatory modernization.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to pursuing a transparent and more responsive regulatory system to support innovation and economic growth.
  • This Centre will conduct activities such as providing resources and funding to SMEs seeking regulatory approvals, investing in studies directed toward regulatory change, and creating a repository of regulatory knowledge and experience.
  • Canada has, deservedly, a strong and positive reputation for our high-quality food health and safety standards, thanks in large part to our regulatory system.