Preventing food fraud

The Government of Canada continues to intensify its commitment toward eliminating the sale of misrepresented on the stadium’s 200 level, overlooking right field, Schneiders will also make its limited time footlong hot dogs available at stores across Canada.

The porch, which can accommodate up to 150 people, welcomes fans to visit and try the delicious hot dog menu selections only available for concession at section 209.

“We’re excited to partner once again with the Toronto Blue Jays,” said Casey Richards, President and Chief Growth Officer, Maple Leaf Foods. “The Schneiders Porch is designed true to the brand’s authentic recipes, high craftsmanship standards, and irresistible taste.” food in the country. And, it was recently revealed within the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) Food Fraud Annual Report that the federal government successfully prevented 100,000 kg. of fraudulent food from being sold last year.

This year’s report includes results from the testing of 844 samples, identifying 6 categories of foods that are most commonly misrepresented. Testing showed an overall compliance rate of 92.7 per cent for fish, 77.5 per cent for honey, 99.1 per cent for meat, 86.9 per cent for olive oil, 64.3 per cent for other expensive oils, and 90.8 per cent for spices.

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, applauds the CFIA’s efforts in combatting food fraud, and in protecting Canadian businesses and their consumers.

“Our government takes food fraud seriously,” he says. “When food is misrepresented, it prevents consumers from making an informed choice, and can create an uneven, unfair market. This report highlights the excellent work being done to protect consumers and food businesses from this deceptive practice.”

Kid-approved breakfast and snack food

Nola Baking Co. recently announced the launch of its simple, healthy and delicious kid-approved breakfast and snack foods.

The launch, in partnership with Sesame Street, is aimed at making fueling kids with healthy foods fun and delicious, and includes Nola’s Powers Pancakes and Boost Bars, available in delicious flavours and fun Sesame Street packaging featuring iconic characters like Elmo, Cookie Monster and Big Bird.

Developed in collaboration with nutritionists and food scientists, Nola’s Power Pancakes and Boost Bars are packed full of nutrients to keep kids growing strong, while being gluten-free, vegan and free of refined sugars and artificial preservatives.