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7-FIC Sept2014-Issue.Pdf ECONOMIC GMO, YES THE BEVERAGE ACCENT ALIMENTAIRE 48 OUTLOOK 52 OR NO? 56 REPORT 66 SUR LE QUÉBEC pg.30 100 Canadian food and beverage processors 2014 GRANT THORNTON SEPTEMBER 2014 | $63.00 | FoodInCanada.com PM #40069240 EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE 001-2_Cover2.indd 1 14-08-28 12:41 PM “Our products may be healthier, but our margins aren’t.” People who know Food & Beverage, know BDO. The Consumer Business Practice at BDO Food processors throughout Canada face an increasingly challenging business environment: changing consumer demands, ever-stricter regulations, and new competitors in a sector that’s already over capacity. BDO’s professionals offer signifi cant industry-specifi c experience, providing an exceptional range of partner-led services to help you grow your business – no matter what the market conditions. Assurance | Accounting | Tax | Advisory www.bdo.ca/consumer-business Seiter&Miller 001245 Pub. Food In Canada Size 8.125 x 10.875 Issue May 2014 001-2_Cover2.indd 2 14-08-28 12:41 PM Art Director: sd/lg Copywriter: ms Account Executive: em Date: 04/01/14 VOLUME 74, NUMBER 7 • SEPTEMBER 2014 PUBLISHER | Jack Meli (647) 823-2300 [email protected] EDITOR | Carolyn Cooper (416) 442-5600 x3232 [email protected] MANAGING EDITOR | Deanna Rosolen (416) 442-5600 x3234 [email protected] ART DIRECTOR | Melissa Crook (416) 442-5600 x3260 [email protected] ACCOUNT MANAGER | Daniela Piccone WHEN THEY WANT BOLD (416) 510-6773 [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER | Steve Hofmann BBQ FLAVOR, (416) 510-6757 [email protected] THE PROS CHOOSE CIRCULATION MANAGER | Cindi Holder (416) 442-5600 x3544 [email protected] Editorial Advisory Board: Carol Culhane, president, International Food Focus Ltd.; Gary Fread, president, Fread & Associates Ltd.; Linda Haynes, co-founder, ACE Bakery; Dennis Hicks, president, Pembertons; Larry Martin, Dr. Larry Martin and Associates; Shelley Martin, president and CEO, Nestlé Canada; Brad McKay, CEO, HFS Food Service; Susan Niczowski, president, ® Summer Fresh Salads; The Hon. 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Photo: Steve Ferrie. 77 AD INDEX 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 4-5_Contents.indd 4 14-08-28 12:45 PM KELTROL® ADVANCED PERFORMANCE XANTHAN GUM Exceeding Expectations for Xanthan Gum Performance What If…you could have a xanthan What If…you could EASILY What If…you could get the gum that HYDRATES rapidly and IMPROVE VOLUME and RIGHT VISCOSITY with COMPLETELY, in salt, acidic and ENHANCE EATING QUALITY improved SHELF STABILITY high solids environments? of gluten-free bread or rolls? while using LESS GUM? You can…with KELTROL® Advanced Performance. • Lower Use Level = Lower Cost Looking • Superior Hydration = Up to 50% quicker forward to • Improved Productivity = Enables more batches per shift meeting you at SupplySide • High Quality = More consistent final product West, • Patent Pending Technology Booth 12049 *When compared to typical xanthan gum grades. Let CP Kelco help turn your “What If...” ideas into YOU CAN! solutions. 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At the changing retail landscape continues to are interested in buying products made same time the U.S., our largest trading present significant roadblocks for small with sunfl ower oil. partner, is showing signs of recovering to mid-size companies, and changing economic strength, while the phrase consumer demands are putting pressure ‘cautious optimism’ is once again being on even the largest food and beverage Both MID OLEIC (NuSun®) and Call or meet with a sunfl ower oil carefully tossed around.
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