Canadian Honey Labelling Regulations

Canada’s demographic trend is very unique due to the increasing number of immigrants and its aging population. Ethnics come to Canada mainly from China, South Asia, Middle East, Central and South America, and Caribbean. The increase in immigrants create a demand for the grocery industry to carry a broader line of products that cater to its multicultural customer base. Furthermore, Canada’s aging

Many legal and ethical implications are faced when launching a new product or service. For example, packing, labeling regulations, disclosures, and standards. There are difference regulations set forth in different countries. There is a must that organizations understand the responsibilities regarding regulations are crucial to ensuring worldwide compliance and sustained economic

| Provides for the regulation of the packaging and labeling of consumer goods. Requires that manufacturers state what the package contains, who made it, and how much it

Standards of identity or quality do not exist for fresh or dried fruits and vegetables, or butter, but avocados, cantaloupes, citrus fruits, and melons do have such standards. An intriguing court case is Jam vs. United States, in which 62 cases discuss imitation fruit jams and if they indeed are misbranded. As they were labelled ‘imitation’ and not attempted to be passed as real fruit jams, it was found to be in compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (340 U.S. 599 (1951)). Labelling has been in the news recently, and even when the law was written eighty years prior, apparently it was still a point of contention. Labels must state artificial flavorings, chemicals, preservatives, serving size, number of servings or units per container, calories, calories from fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and if it is a raw agricultural commodity, pesticides or chemicals applied after harvest. Pesticide residue is determined by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, and this particular requirement refers to the Toxic Substances Control Act, which in section four declares that states may petition to establish a limit on acceptable residual levels. Infant formula has strict nutritional specifications under this section, compiled in Index

Vermont maple syrup companies should be allowed to keep their own unique packaging and labels. “Sugarmakers, as industry professionals call

As mentioned above we will have to incorporate Canadian traditional and comfort foods in to our menu. We will have to conduct market testing in order to determine which American comfort foods the new Canadian market will purchase and which should be eliminated from our Canadian menu. We are at an advantage already; it has been reported that 88 percent of Canadians have recently eaten seafood. Fish and seafood is also one of the largest food sectors that are exported by Canada. We will be able to use the abundance of that food to our financial advantage. We will be able to see slightly lower raw products cost, since seafood is known to fluctuate wildly throughout the year, as well as being reassured that Canadians will want to eat the food that we are selling in our restaurant. The fact that one of canada’s most valued exports includes: lobster, snow queen crab, farmed Atlantic salmon and shrimp, is a happy bonus to our bottom line. We should be able to buy directly from local fisheries. That will not only give us a more positive image with our new Canadian market, but we will be able to advertise that we use fresh locally sourced

BENEFITS OF BUYING LOCAL PRODUCE By: Alejandro Morales Specific Purpose: To teach my audience about benefits of buying local produce. Introduction I. Attention Getter: In Madera we are known for our agricultural produce mostly grapes and almonds. A.

Modern processed foods are packaged in ways that are designed to sell. With many people seeking healthy and nutritious food options, it makes sense that companies would want to portray their products as such. In the article “Front-of-Package Food Labels”, Marion Nestle and David S. Ludwig discuss why vague and unproven front-of-package labels should not be allowed on processed food packages.

For example, packaging materials such as glass, paper and board, plastics and metals help protect the food item from UV rays/ light during the transportation process. By allowing this, helps prevent the growth of micro- organisms within the product. As well as this, packaging helps prevent rancidity in fats. If rancidity is not prevented, unpleasant odours and flavours within the food item are present, resulting in the wastage of the good. Along within this, packaging helps prevent the cross contamination of goods, when being transported from one area to another. Therefore, the Agriculture and Fisheries sector benefit from packaging, as they are able to prevent the wastage of products being transported, as well as being able to uphold a high reputation of the business by marketing high-quality goods.

After presenting the arguments of proponents and opponents of the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. This paper will now analyze each issue to determine the strengths and weakness of each side’s argument. One argument that proponents make about genetically modified food is that they are no different than natural foods. An argument that opponents make is that genetically modified organisms have not been tested enough because they are fairly new and some scientist truly don’t have an understanding of how it will affect humans bodies differently than natural foods. Proponents argue that genetically engineered foods have no needs for labeling; it would lead to consumer confusion. Opponents argue that consumers have the right to know what is in the foods they are eating and supporting.

To Understand the effects of neonicotinoids on Canadian citizens , you will need to see the result based on other countries that face the same problem and even worse. Japan is known to be the biggest neonicotinoids user in the world , currently 7 times bigger than the US and 2.5 times bigger than France in using these harmful chemical foams that kill bees and also harm human beings. This following Briefing note will explain how and why neonicotinoids effect customers in Ontario that buy their products from supermarkets that receive their vegetables from farms that use neonicotinoids on their products. This briefing note will also

Dr. Nestle and Dr. Ludwig bring up the issue of misleading labels on the front of many packages. Most claims are not proven scientifically but are still being placed on the front packaging of many products. “Front-of-Package Food Labels Public Health of Propaganda,” brings up how the the legislation passed by Congress throughout the 19th century has impacted the FDA’s ability to regulate misleading claims on food labels.

Food processors, retailers and food service operators must also show that they source from vendors who meet the approved definitions of Ontario food products

Fraser foods must consider any new or upcoming laws and be able to implement them. E.g. every product Fraser Foods produce must have a label with all then ingredients in it. It must also contain a colour coded contents chart for consumers to be able to clearly see the amount of calories or salt within a product under U.K law.

The sweet and savory spreads market in the last decade has undergone phenomenal changes due to varying economic, environmental and social conditions. Honey in particular, has been one spread that has gone through both prosperous and rough patches. Honey manufacturers and packers have used technological innovation to create a new market niche while strengthening their traditional markets with solid marketing schemes and planning.