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OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Food Producers of Canada (FPC) extends its congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Agriculture, Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development Minister Kody Blois, and the entire Liberal Party of Canada on their election victory.

"Food Producers of Canada (FPC) recognizes the determination of the Canadian business community and our industry partners who worked tirelessly to ensure our voices remained strong during the electoral process, and our vision was fixed to the long term. We are eager to engage with government at all levels to realize the growth opportunities we have outlined in the form of new investment, improved interprovincial trade, regulatory reform, and tax relief" says Denise Allen, FPC's President & CEO. FPC's Chairman, Mr. Irv Teper, added his congratulations to the Liberal Party on their successful campaign and thanked its leadership for its focus on the agri-food sector as a key contributor to Canada's economy.

Allen continued, "We embrace the future with greater clarity having aligned the broader industry on our shared priorities which include expansion of our domestic economy through interprovincial trade while forging new and beneficial trade relationships throughout the free world. We will re-establish our path to prosperity and face our external threats, united, and as a sovereign nation. Canada's agri-food industry holds the potential to greatly enhance our food sovereignty and national security through food-based manufacturing jobs while we reach new markets with the commitment of Canadian quality and value in food production".

FPC looks forward to meeting with government officials, and Parliamentarians to begin advancing key priorities with the urgency needed to support Canadian leaders of food-based businesses through significant global trade uncertainty and the impacts of US tariffs.

 
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FoodSafe Drains, a leading provider of hygienic drainage solutions, highlights the FoodSafe Hub Drain, designed to meet the stringent hygiene and durability demands of food and beverage processing environments. Engineered for maximum sanitation and efficiency, the FoodSafe Hub Drain helps facilities maintain the highest safety standards while streamlining operations.

The FoodSafe Hub Drain is the drainage system of choice for facility layouts requiring multiple entry lines. Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the FoodSafe Hub Drain is designed to withstand rigorous washdowns and harsh cleaning chemicals without compromising structural integrity. Its smooth, crevice-free construction eliminates areas where bacteria can accumulate, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring compliance with industry sanitation regulations.

To accommodate various facility needs, the FoodSafe Hub Drain is available in multiple inlet and outlet diameters and is compatible with pipe schedules of either 10 or 40. Its removable stainless-steel strainer effectively captures solids before they enter the drainage system, preventing clogs and reducing maintenance requirements. The integrated hub connection simplifies installation, securely fitting into existing plumbing systems while maintaining a watertight seal.

FoodSafe Drains remains committed to advancing sanitary drainage solutions that meet the evolving needs of the food and beverage industry. The FoodSafe Hub Drain reflects this dedication, offering an effective and hygienic option that supports food safety and operational efficiency.

For more information about the FoodSafe Hub Drain, visit https://foodsafedrains.com/products/foodsafe-hub-drain/

 
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Sidel presents EvoFILL Can Compact - a high-performance, versatile filling solution designed for premium beverage producers including beer and carbonated soft drinks.

The launch of EvoFILL Can Compact addresses the growing demand for flexibility, efficiency, and adaptability in the beer and carbonated soft drink sectors especially, within the low-to-medium speed production market (up to 40,000 cans per hour).

Global beverage production volumes are expected to rise, with the alcoholic beverage market reaching 492.1 billion units by 2028[1], and non-alcoholic beverage packaging volumes projected to hit 1.3 trillion units by the same year[2].

Metal packaging remains a key material in both markets, with increasing consumer preference for smaller, portable cans that offer convenience and recyclability. As SKU proliferation continues to shape the industry, it’s clear the need for filling systems capable of managing diverse product lines has become more critical.

“EvoFILL Can Compact extends the range of the well-known EvoFILL Can, offering a highly compact and efficient solution that meets the demands of low volume premium beverages market,” comments Tommaso Tegoni, Product Manager – Filling at Sidel. “Its ability to accommodate frequent changeovers with minimal downtime, coupled with advanced automation and modular design, ensures reliable, top-tier performance across both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages—including hot fill products—while maintaining speed and precision.“
This innovative system is designed to meet the growing need for high-quality, flexible filling solutions in the expanding beverage market.

A compact, ‘plug and play’ design

The system features a ‘plug and play’ design, ensuring easy installation, operation, and handling. Its compact design combines the seamer and process unit into a single, space-efficient block, minimising its footprint to overcome space constraints and optimise total cost of ownership (TCO).

High-precision filling

With a high-precision filling accuracy of +/- 1ml standard deviation, up to 500ml format, the machine offers exceptional accuracy and minimal product losses (less than 0.1%). It is also highly versatile, supporting both CSD and hot fill applications. The EvoFILL Can Compact offers ambient temperature filling for carbonated soft drinks with limited CO2 losses (less than or equal to 0.2 Vol).

Similarly, this latest can filling machine achieves an impressive 98.5% monoblock efficiency, ensuring seamless operation with minimal downtime. Designed for reliability and precision, it optimises productivity while maintaining superior quality in beverage canning.

EvoFILL Can Compact utilises electropneumatic technology with magnetic flowmeters for precise and efficient liquid measurement. Electronically controlled pneumatic valves regulate flow, ensuring smooth and consistent filling. This advanced system enhances speed, accuracy, and hygiene while minimising waste and maximising production efficiency.

Coupled with seamers integrated on the filler frame, this advanced can filling system ensures a seamless, efficient production process. The seaming machine is directly attached to the filler, allowing for immediate sealing of the can after it’s filled. This integration streamlines operations, reduces handling time, and enhances both speed and hygiene, resulting in a faster, more efficient production line delivering high quality beverages.

Seamless changeovers

Changeovers are quick and easy, taking less than 25 minutes, thanks to an automatic height adjustment of the filling carousel. The integrated enclosure and roof, equipped with HEPA filters, are built into the frame rather than being free-standing, contributing to increased machine compactness while maintaining high hygiene standards.

For effortless cleaning, automatic dummy caps are available, allowing the machine to be cleaned without human intervention, ensuring maximum product safety.

Find out more about EvoFILL Can Compact and how you can access this kind of support for your business on the Sidel website.

 
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Brampton, ON – April 28, 2025: MULTIVAC Canada is delighted to announce a significant investment in customer support and operational efficiency by shipping Spare Parts directly from within Canada.

This strategic move means our Canadian customers will benefit from faster delivery, no cross-border delays, and tariff-free shipping, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity.

“Our customers have always been at the heart of what we do. With this investment, we can deliver fast and local support to our partners and customers, exactly when they need it,” says Paul Marsden, VP of Sales & Marketing at MULTIVAC Canada.

Key benefits include:

• Tariff-free Spare Parts shipping
• Same-day delivery (where available)
• Next-day turnaround for most locations
• Warehouse pick-up options
• Access to MULTIVAC service technicians in all regions, ready for installation.

This improvement is part of our ongoing commitment to streamlining service, reducing downtime, and providing unmatched responsiveness to Canada’s processing and packaging industry.

Customers can continue ordering spare parts through the same trusted channels:

Toll-free: (877) 264-1170 | ✉️ spares@ca.multivac.com

Additionally, customers can access the myMULTIVAC self-service portal to order parts at their convenience and take advantage of additional benefits: https://my-multivac.com. Need help setting up an account? Contact your Customer Service Representative today.

 
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Launched today, Innovate BC’s new digital platform supports B.C. entrepreneurs in developing their understanding of intellectual property (IP) to support the building and implementing of an effective IP strategy to help grow their business.

Developed as part of the Province of British Columbia’s , the free-to-use IP Hub offers a tailored experience that will connect users with information and resources based on an assessment of their current IP competency.

“B.C.’s Intellectual Property Strategy is about supporting our local businesses by giving them the tools they need to protect, grow and profit from what they create,” said Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. “The launch of the IP Hub is a key part of that—helping entrepreneurs, researchers, startups and our high potential businesses fully understand their IP, scale their businesses, and keep their talent right here at home in British Columbia.”

The strategic management of IP is essential for companies developing innovative products or solutions, playing a crucial role in commercialization, increasing revenue, and competitiveness. The IP Hub offers relevant and timely resources that meet the user’s current level of IP comprehension and will provide them with ongoing support to build, implement and expand their own IP strategy.

Once assessed, users will have access to a wide range of supports that are available within B.C. and across Canada, aligned to their business stage, sector, size, and other characteristics that inform IP strategy. Resources include access to localized IP programming, a calendar of relevant and upcoming IP-focussed events, education materials, and more.

“Having a clear and proactive intellectual property strategy isn’t just a competitive advantage — it’s a necessity,” said Peter Cowan, President and CEO of Innovate BC. “For innovators and tech companies, IP is often their most valuable asset, protecting innovation, attracting investment, and enabling growth. By bolstering IP capacities here in British Columbia, we’re empowering our startups and scale-ups to thrive, strengthening our innovation ecosystem, and unlocking long-term economic prosperity for communities and industries across the province.”

The IP Hub is a part of Innovate BC’s suite of IP programs and resources for B.C. companies, which includes AccelerateIP, a program delivered by New Ventures BC that provides innovators with IP-related education, funding, and strategy development.

To learn more about the IP Hub and to access the platform, visit

 

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