Swiss commodities trader Glencore International has completed the acquisition of Canadian grain handler Viterra for C$6.1bn($6.18bn). Glencore noted that the acquisition gives the company a significant presence in the key grain markets of ...
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Brandi Good has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in information technology. In 2012, with strong business acumen, Brandi Good founded BLG Business Solutions, an information ...
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The University of Saskatchewan is developing a food institute, the Global Institute for Food Security, with an initial investment of about C$50m ($50.66m) in Saskatoon, Canada. The institute will focus on increasing crop yields. It will ...
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Swiss commodities trader Glencore International has announced that it has received approval from the Canadian government for C$6.1bn ($6.01bn) acquisition of grain handler Viterra. Glencore, which has been in discussion with the ...
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According to Deutsche Bank AG, BHP Billiton Ltd, the world's biggest mining company may attract investment of USD 2 billion from fertilizer makers as well as sovereign wealth funds in its Canadian potash project. Deutsche analysts Mr ...
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Piller's Fine Foods of Ontario,Canada,is voluntarily recalling its own brand Sub Pac Classic and Sliced Pepperoni products as they contain wheat that is not mentioned on the label,according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA). ...
American agribusiness company Cargill is set to expand its Elva grain facility in southwestern Manitoba, Canada for an undisclosed amount as a part of its efforts to cater to the increasing demand. The expansion, which is set begin by the ...
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling Healthy Times brand Oatmeal Cereal for Baby as the product may contain gluten. The product being recalled was sold in 170g (6oz.) packs bearing UPC 0 48685 71786 8 and bears a use by ...
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A big thanks to David Pilon, an electrical inspector with SaskPower, for telling EBMag about this great deal for electrical contractors, regulators, suppliers, wholesalers, manufacturers, etc.: New members to the International ...
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Mangoes imported from Mexico have been linked to a cross-border Salmonella outbreak, which may have led to more than 100 illnesses across US and Canada. California, Washington and Canada have reported illnesses associated with the same ...
Canadian pork producer Big Sky Farms,which ran into financial troubles due to high feed costs,has entered into receivership and may be put up for sale. Feed costs in Canada have soared due to severe drought in the US. The company said ...
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA)is warning the public not to consume certain Fresh Express brand Hearts of Romaine salad as this product may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The product affected by the recall is Fresh ...
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eHealth Saskatchewan has awarded $16m contract to Science Applications International (SAIC) to provide implementation and maintenance technology services in support of the province's electronic health record (EHR) system. eHealth ...
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA)has issued a health alert,asking the public not to consume the Mangoes supplied by North American Produce Sales as they may be contaminated with Salmonella Braenderup bacteria. The affected ...
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The importers and retailers in Canada are voluntarily recalling Krown brand cherry tomatoes and store-made party trays containing cherry tomatoes due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency ...
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