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The Canadian Plate Challenge

Kicking-off SIAL Toronto 2019 on April 30th, this culinary competition asks four chefs from across the country to create a dish they feel truly tastes like Canada, while also being sustainable, healthful, and just.
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How the value-added food sector can be more competitive in global markets

Remarks by Dr. Simon Somogyi to Canada’s Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on the potential of Canadian value-added products.

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Short-term opportunity for jobs creation and economic growth possible through National School Food Program

School food programs have an impressive return on investment and have the potential to boost the Canadian agricultural economy.

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Food policy governance: A letter to the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau

A letter on behalf of the National Food Policy Governance Working Group to draw attention to their joint proposal to create a new advisory body: the National Food Policy Council.

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Canadian Food Policy

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FeedBack Blog

FeedBack is a graduate student blog.

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Feeding 9 Billion: The Card Game

Are you up for the challenge? Play the Feeding 9 Billion card game.

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Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards

Winners will be notified in April.

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Graduate Opportunities

Arrell Food Institute Scholarship applications are now open.

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Arrell Food Summit

Relive the Arrell Food Summit.

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