Medicine Hat, AB (Dec. 20, 2024) – The Cypress Farm & Ranch Show (CFRS) is proud to announce its inaugural event, set to take place June 12-14, 2025, at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. Held alongside the World Professional Chuckwagon Association races, CFRS provides a platform for farmers, ranchers, and exhibitors to network, learn, and explore the latest innovations in agriculture.

Seeing an immense amount of potential in bringing an event like this to the Medicine Hat area, Show Founder Dave Fiddler said, “This area has some of Canada’s most productive farms and ranches but has been underserved in terms of major agricultural trade shows. My hope is that this show will give producers and exhibitors an opportunity to connect and collaborate in a thriving marketplace. The farmers and ranchers in this area are investing heavily in innovation, creating the perfect environment for industry growth and success.”

Over 41% of farms in the surrounding area report revenues exceeding $250,000 annually, driven by superior beef production, extensive irrigation systems, and diverse crop and greenhouse operations. Moreover, the city’s accessibility makes it a hub for producers and exhibitors across a wide trading area.

Ron Edwards, General Manager of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, shared his enthusiasm, “Medicine Hat has a very large agricultural trading area, and we have not had an agriculturally focused business show of this magnitude here before. We feel it will be a great benefit to surrounding area producers and, of course, there will be benefits to the businesses within the city as well. Having it in conjunction with our Chuckwagon races with be a benefit to both events!”

From keynote presentation to expert-led panels and innovative exhibits, the event aims to be a cornerstone of agricultural business in the region.

For more information, visit cypressfarmandranchshow.ca.

The Richardson Centre for Food Technology and Research, University of Manitoba, is pleased to share a newsletter with industry stakeholders and researchers. We are grateful to our supporters and collaborators who are key to moving the Centre forward.  Please take a moment to review the newsletter that is attached below.

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Denton, Texas (December 19, 2024) — Tetra Pak, a pioneer and world leading food processing and packaging solutions company, marks the official 40th anniversary of the company’s Denton, Texas, facility this year. The plant was Tetra Pak’s first in the United States, and today the 263,844-square-foot site includes a Global Information Technology hub, a Product Development Center, a Technical Training Center, a warehouse, a packaging material production factory and office space.  

“For 40 years, our team in Denton has been helping Tetra Pak realize its vision to make food safe and available, everywhere. We work to do that sustainably, finding new ways, with new collaborations, to help deliver the innovative solutions our customers need to succeed. In this way, we help enable communities and the planet to flourish,” said Seth Teply, president and CEO, Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada.   

Creating a Legacy

The Denton site, roughly 40 miles north of Dallas, serves as headquarters for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada and consists of approximately 725 team members, each of whom contribute to a rich and diverse workplace culture. Employing 80 people at the time of opening, six still work at Tetra Pak today: John Altavilla, Danny Cochran, Julie Hines, Dale Litchfield, Robert Mohair and Mike Otto.  

“This year’s milestone celebrates four decades of pioneering innovation, remarkable growth and an unwavering commitment to sustainability in our market,” Teply said. “And this is just the beginning. Our journey has only just begun, with much more to achieve ahead.”  

Investing in the Future

Built in 1984, the Denton factory is currently undergoing an expansion project that will enable the factory to produce over 10 billion packages annually. As this growth continues, it will enable Tetra Pak to meet future customers’ needs, which will continue to bring new manufacturing jobs to the facility. In 2024, the Denton site is on track to produce an estimated 6.8 billion food packages. 

Earlier this year, the facility completed an expansion of its , adding new equipment and resources to enhance hands-on training and workforce development opportunities for customers and employees. 

Committed to Sustainability

As part of Tetra Pak’s long-standing promise to protect what’s good — food, people and the planet, its Denton facility produces shelf-stable packaging that allows dairy products, nutritional products, juice, broth and more to stay safe and delicious for long periods of time without additives, preservatives or refrigeration before opening. This process reduces food waste as products can be stored unopened at room temperature until they’re ready to be consumed. 

“With more than 70 years as a global company in the food and beverage space, we understand the impact packaging has on the environment and we work to lessen that impact every day,” Teply said. “As we look to the future, we have a growing global population that needs access to safe and nutritious food, and Tetra Pak will continue to lead the way toward developing secure, resilient and sustainable global food systems.”  

Tetra Pak cartons are recyclable and made primarily of renewable materials from responsibly managed sources, such as from Forest Stewardship Council^® (FSC^®) certified forests and other controlled sources. Additionally, plant-based polymers traceable to their sugarcane origins are available in place of traditional fossil-fuel based polymers for certain plastic caps and carton coatings within our portfolio. These renewable resources can be replenished over time, resulting in a lower carbon footprint and reduced environmental impact.

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 19, 2024 /CNW/ - Food Producers of Canada (FPC) is very pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Québec based Boudeweel Public Affairs (BPA). Starting in January 2025, FPC and BPA will partner to provide current and future Canadian food-based businesses in Québec with a suite of business supports and services designed to meet the distinct needs of this important and growing market. FPC represents a dynamic membership with interests in Québec and recognizes that strategic representation in the province is essential to demonstrate commitment to addressing issues specific to Québec's unique political and business environment. The collaboration with BPA serves to provide a robust advocacy and government affairs service offering, and a timely opportunity to build relationships with current policymakers, while positioning FPC to engage with emerging leaders. 

Denise Allen, FPC's President & CEO, says, "The partnership between our organizations creates a robust member service offering which signals the importance of the Québec market to the Canadian food and beverage industry. We look forward to servicing our new and existing members who wish to invest in Québec".    

David Boudeweel-Lefebvre, CEO of Boudeweel Public Affairs, says "Our engagement with FPC demonstrates our dedication to the agri-food sector in Québec. We have no doubt that our expertise and regional connections will benefit to FPC and its partners".