MONTREAL, Québec, April 16, 2025 —The Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT) is pleased to announce the expansion of its membership with the addition of Circular Materials and Recycle BC on its Board of Directors. These new members will continue to enhance the important work of the CPT and strengthen CPT’s governance structure to include three leading Canadian Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), joining current member Éco Entreprises Québec.

“Circular Materials is excited to join the CPT Board of Directors and work closely with business and industry leaders to collaborate, share best practices and drive innovation,” said Allen Langdon, CEO, Circular Materials. “Working together, we will undertake key research and initiatives to help solve important challenges and drive collective impact. “

“We are excited to formalize our commitment to the Circular Plastics Taskforce,” said Sam Baker, Executive Director, Recycle BC. “This important collaboration will allow all partners to continue to play a leading role in advancing solutions for optimizing plastics recycling, including work already underway with Recycle BC, like Biblioflex, a project to improve the understanding of flexible plastic packaging composition to better address packaging design and recycling processes”.

Launched in 2020, the CPT is a one-of-a-kind initiative dedicated to finding concrete solutions for improving post-consumer plastics management. It brings together four major food, beverage, and packaging companies in Canada—Cascades, Danone Canada, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and ProAmpac—with the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada and Éco Entreprises Québec. The addition of Circular Materials and Recycle BC underscores the CPT’s commitment to supporting the advancement of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and the implementation of efficient recycling systems across Canada. This collaboration aims to enhance post-consumer plastic packaging recycling and advance the circular economy.

“We are delighted to welcome Baltej Gill, Vice-President of Data Management and Program Delivery from Circular Materials, and Sam Baker, Executive Director of Recycle BC, to our board of directors,” stated Marie-Anne Champoux-Guimond, co-Chair of the CPT Board of Directors. “Expanding our governance structure is vital as we aim to have an impact across all regions of Canada, while achieving a balanced perspective among brand owners, PROs, manufacturers, and industry representatives.”

This announcement was made during a CPT-led session held as part of the Canadian Circular Economy Summit in Montreal, where the CPT also shared the latest developments on its ongoing projects. Highlights included the launch of two new publications focused on food-grade recycled plastics and PET thermoforms. To read more about these publications, please click here.

WESTCHESTER, Ill., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food manufacturing industry, will release its first quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2025, before the market opens Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

, president and chief executive officer and , executive vice president and chief financial officer, will host a conference call May 6 at 8 a.m. CT to discuss the Company's financial performance. The conference call and accompanying slide presentation will be webcast live at . Participants are encouraged to log on to the webcast approximately 10 minutes before the start of the presentation. A replay of the presentation will be available on the Company's website.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 10, 2025) – Join METTLER TOLEDO Technology Applications Consultant, Matt Eby, for an informative webinar on volumetric Karl Fischer titration – a sensitive method used to determine water content in samples – part of a Best Practices Series offered on April 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST.

Volumetric Karl Fischer titration has proven to be particularly valuable for professionals in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and manufacturing, where precise moisture analysis is crucial for quality control and product safety.

During this webinar, Matt Eby will guide participants through the principles of Karl Fischer titration. Gain valuable insights into common errors that can occur from sampling to the titration process and learn practical tips and tricks to avoid them. By the end of the webinar, participants will have the knowledge and confidence needed to achieve accurate, reliable moisture analysis results. This webinar is a must-attend event for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of volumetric Karl Fischer titration and improve their analytical skills.

Interested participants are encouraged to register now to secure a place: Best Practices Series: Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration. The program outline includes:

• Introduction to Karl Fischer Titration
• Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration Process
• Sampling Techniques
• Sample Preparation and Addition
• Reagents Selection and Handling
• Performing a Karl Fischer Titration
• Using the Karl Fischer Titrator
• Results and Data Management
• Conclusion and Q&A

April 3, 2025 (OTTAWA) – With the federal election underway, Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is calling on all political parties to commit to a strong, future-focused plan for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry—a vital industry that feeds Canadians, sustains farmers, strengthens rural communities, and drives economic activity across the country.

Employing more than 320,000 Canadians across over 8,000 companies—it is the largest manufacturing employer in the country. It also serves as the single largest purchaser of Canadian agricultural products, transforming goods into the safe, high-quality, and nutritious products Canadians rely on every day. These companies have chosen to establish in Canada, hire Canadians, support local communities, and reinvest in our economy—but they can’t do it alone.

“Our message to all federal parties is simple: you cannot designate food and beverage manufacturing as a part of Canada’s critical infrastructure and then fail to invest in it,” said Kristina Farrell, CEO of FBC-ABC. “The next government must act decisively and quickly to help us enhance our competitiveness, incentivize innovation, and build the resilient, secure food system Canadians expect and deserve.”

Despite its foundational role in food security and economic growth, the industry continues to be chronically under-supported, even as global pressures intensify. From inflation and labour shortages to supply chain disruptions and rising input costs, many manufacturers have been forced to pause capital investments and delay expansion—threatening the future growth of Canada’s food system.

“Food and beverage manufacturing is more than an economic contributor—it is a core strategic asset, essential to our national food security,” said Farrell. “We call on all parties to stand with Canadian food and beverage manufacturers, and to demonstrate that support through real, concrete commitments as we work to feed Canadians every day.”

According to Michael Mikulak, ED, Food & Beverage Manitoba, “The size, scale, and significance of Canada’s food processing sector cannot be overstated. Beyond its vital contributions to our economy and workforce, the simple truth remains—people need to eat. That’s why it’s essential we safeguard the companies and processors who work tirelessly to deliver safe, high-quality, and delicious food to Canadians.

We remain closely engaged with Food and Beverage Canada and our provincial counterparts to ensure the sector’s voice is heard and its interests protected. While Canada has so far avoided the latest round of tariff announcements, we know the situation can shift quickly. We are actively monitoring developments and remain ready to respond to any changes that may impact our industry. We stand with Food and Beverage Canada in urging the federal government to recognize and support the vital role our industry plays in the lives of Canadians and the strength of our economy.”

Call to Action: What Canada’s Food and Beverage Manufacturers Need from the Next Federal Government

FBC-ABC is urging all parties to include the following six key commitments in their platforms, forming the basis of a long-term strategy to ensure food and beverage manufacturing remains a strong, competitive, and sustainable industry in Canada.

1. Launch a Dedicated Food and Beverage Manufacturing Modernization Fund: Establish a specialized industry-focused fund to drive investments in equipment, automation, sustainability, and innovation—empowering manufacturers to modernize, expand, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market. Critically, the size and scope of this fund must be sufficient to meet the real needs of the industry, recognizing the capital-intensive nature of building, operating, and modernizing food and beverage manufacturing facilities. This fund must be designed with the realities of food and beverage manufacturing in mind, including high capital costs, aging infrastructure, and regulatory demands. It should be accessible to both large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), ensuring support reaches the full diversity of Canada’s manufacturing landscape.

2. Introduce Competitive Tax Incentives for Investment: Expand tax measures that encourage capital reinvestment, productivity enhancements, and long-term domestic growth. These incentives are essential to offset rising input costs, inflation, and the uncertainty created by global trade tensions. Competitive tax policies will help companies plan confidently, attract investment, avoid capital flight, and ensure that food and beverage manufacturing remains rooted in Canada.

3. Advance Regulatory Relief and Modernization: Commit to effective and science-based regulations that support innovation and growth without adding unnecessary burden. This includes pausing the introduction of new, costly regulations, eliminating outdated or duplicative requirements, regulatory harmonization with key trading partners, and focusing on practical, science-based approaches tailored to the realities of the food and beverage manufacturing industry. In particular, revisions are needed to the proposed Federal Plastics Registry and greenwashing provisions in Bill C-59, which introduce unclear compliance expectations and new costs without clear benefits.

4. Secure a Strong, Stable Workforce: A reliable, skilled workforce is the foundation of food and beverage manufacturing in Canada, yet labour shortages continue to constrain growth and disrupt operations. Ensure labour remains a top priority by supporting:

• A sector-specific immigration stream tailored to the unique needs of food and beverage manufacturing—recognizing that these roles are critical, year-round, and often difficult to fill through domestic recruitment alone.
• Expanded pathways to permanent residency for essential foreign workers already contributing to Canada’s food system.
• Investments in skills training and upskilling to prepare the next generation of workers for a modern, technology-enabled food and beverage manufacturing industry. This includes everything from line operators and maintenance technicians to quality assurance and food safety experts.

5. Strengthen Supply Chains and Infrastructure: Food and beverage manufacturers rely on efficient, reliable supply chains to receive ingredients, move goods, and deliver products across Canada and to global markets. The next federal government must implement the National Supply Chain Task Force recommendations, invest in critical infrastructure, and eliminate interprovincial trade barriers to support a stronger, more integrated, and resilient food system.

6. Promote Canadian-Made Food and Beverage Products – At Home and Abroad: Develop a national strategy to elevate the profile of food and beverage products manufactured right here in Canada—both domestically and on the global stage. This strategy should highlight Canada’s role as a reliable supplier of safe, high-quality food, while showcasing the value of products made by companies that invest in Canadian facilities, source from Canadian farmers, and employ Canadian workers.