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Local food company feeds raw food niche with fibre-rich wrap

2017-09-19
St Catherines – Joanne Van Liefland never pegged herself an entrepreneur. But that was before she brought some of her homemade, vegetable-based wraps to a
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Bridge2Food Announces 2017 Protein Award Finalists

2017-09-18
BRIDGE2FOOD ANNOUNCES 2017 PROTEIN AWARDS FINALISTS The finalists have been announced for the Bridge2Food Protein Awards 2017 which celebrate those
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SomaDetect Making Waves in the US

2017-09-18
SomaDetect, the Fredericton company that helps dairy farmers detect early signs of disease in their cattle, is becoming the most precocious of startups. The
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Bridging the Concept-to-Commercialization Gap: How Bioenterprise Helps Canadas Agri-Tech Innovators Succeed

2017-09-14
Vive Crop Protection had developed a brilliant technology: tiny nano-engineered “shuttles” that deliver pesticides exactly where they need to go, maximizing their effectiveness while minimizing
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Compaction Action Day Highlights

2017-09-13
Did you miss the Compaction Action Day put on
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Two Firms Share $100,000 at Fierce Founders Pitch Competition

2017-08-24
You might call it urban meets rural. A pair of companies, one aiming to help city dwellers furnish their spaces and another that helps farmers
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GreenSpace Brands Announces Agreement to Acquire The Cold Press Corp. (CEDAR)

2017-08-17
Toronto, ON, August 17, 2017 -  GreenSpace Brands Inc. ("GreenSpace" or the "Company") (TSXV: JTR) is pleased to announce that it has signed a
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Premium gluten-free oat certification to expand production to Northern Ontario

2017-08-15
For immediate release Rockwood, ON, August 15, 2017 – Katan Kitchens is excited to announce that it has successfully received funding through the federal-provincial-territorial Growing Forward
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National food and beverage research call for proposals issued

2017-08-14
For immediate release Winnipeg, MB, August 14, 2017 -  The Canadian Food Innovators’ (CFI) call for research and innovation proposals to access five-year Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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‘Google Earth for vineyards’ helps growers keep crops healthy: The New Farm

2017-08-14
Fine wine starts with great grapes … and, it turns out, emerging technology. In Canada, at the vineyard level, greatness requires attention to the
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Vive Crop Protection announces biopesticide partnership with SDTC

2017-08-11
Vive Crop Protection recently announced a new partnership with four biopesticide manufacturers to develop new and improved biopesticides, supported by Sustainable Development Technology
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Blendtek Secures Exclusive Partnership to Supply Fitoplancton Marino's New TetraSOD® and Easyalgae®Plankton-Extract

2017-08-09
Cambridge, ON, August 9, 2017 - Blendtek Ingredients Inc., a premier innovative ingredients and solutions company, has partnered with
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Chinese policymakers visit Bioenterprise to build linkages with Canada’s agri-food industry

2017-07-31
For immediate release Guelph ON, July 31, 2017 – A delegation of 19 agricultural policymakers from northeast China met with Bioenterprise recently as part of a
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'Functional food' distributor pioneers industry in Waterloo region

2017-07-22
For Steve Zinger and Rob Bianchin, the name Blendtek Fine Ingredients captures the essence of what the business does and how it operates. Zinger, 32, a
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Microwave-based system takes stink out of manure management

2017-07-22
A spin-off company from the University of British Columbia is promising to make a crap job a good deal easier and cleaner, with
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Entrepreneuer’s seed company finds fertile market

2017-07-17
A Vancouver businessman is reaping rewards from a new seed rich in omega-3 fatty acid that is taking the market by storm. CEO Jack Grushcow’s Smart
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A boost for companies finding tech solutions for ag. sector

2017-07-13
Elmira-based Greentronics Ltd. is one of the ten southwestern Ontario recipients of new seed funding grants, recognized for its agricultural technology. The grants are provided by
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Waterloo company prototypes light-based food inspection technology at Burlington-area food processor

2017-07-11
Waterloo – Good lighting can do more than illuminate your salad. It can actually tell you the quality of those soon-to-be ingested leafy greens. With the
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Innovation a key ingredient to success for Cambridge firm

2017-07-05
CAMBRIDGE — By 2050, the United Nations estimates the world will be home to 9.8 billion people, about 2.2 billion more than today. It's a prediction
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South Shore marijuana plant doubles presence

2017-07-04
Aqualitas expands, looks to hire more employees Underpinned by an innovative-looking — and possibly unique — approach to indoor cannabis cultivation, South Shore startup
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Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc. raises $12 million to finance factory, fund business development, and deepen R&D

2017-06-29
Guelph, ON – June 29, 2017 Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc. (Mirexus) is excited to announce that it has closed an investment round of $12 million.  Mirexus is
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Food and beverage businesses in Ontario commit to sustainable manufacturing

2017-06-28
Provision Coalition collaborates with Loblaw Companies Limited to pilot new sustainability program for food and beverage manufacturers MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 28, 2017 /CNW/ - On June 28th,
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Shrimp Canada wins Town of Minto’s PitchIt! business plan competition

2017-06-22
TOWN OF MINTO — This year’s PitchIt! Minto competition was the closest one yet. Belinda Wick-Graham, business and economic manager for the Town of Minto, told
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Construction to start on new facility for biopharmaceutical innovation and pilot manufacturing in Brazil

2017-06-19
Funding from Finep supports pilot production facility for key biosimilar and biobetter biological drugs for the Brazilian market GUELPH, Ont., Canada and RIO DE
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Vive Crop Protection Announces Appointment of Darren Anderson as President

2017-06-13
Vive Crop Protection Announces Appointment of Darren Anderson as President Toronto-  Vive Crop Protection is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Dr. Darren
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Fermented foods preserve old-world process to create new, local markets

2017-06-12
Guelph – When Josh Whitehead and Caroline Pilon started selling homemade kimchi at the Guelph Farmers’ Market about 12 years ago, they were simply doing
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Fresh farmed shrimp soon to be available in Guelph

2017-06-09
Imagine getting fresh, never frozen shrimp at the Guelph Farmers’ Market. Not possible, you say? Maybe not yet, but Ranjan Pradhan would tell you not to
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CANADIAN AGRI-TECH TRADE MISSION RETURNS FROM JAPAN

2017-06-08
Bioenterprise and Canadian agri-tech companies participated in a trade mission to Japan Guelph, ON - Canada's Agri-Tech trade mission has returned from Japan, where some
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Vive Crop Protection and SipcamRotam Announce Partnership

2017-06-06
Vive Crop Protection and SipcamRotam recently announced a partnership to bring to market new products containing Vive’s Allosperse Delivery System(™) for the turf, ornamental, and
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Quinta Quinoa was selected as the International Startup of the Year during the VitaFoods Europe Conference.

2017-05-30
Canada’s Quinta Quinoa wins International Startup of the Year  For Immediate release   Rockwood, ON, May 30, 2017 — Shortly after being selected as one
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Blendtek Awarded Funding Grant from Bioenterprise Corporation to Fuel Company Growth and Innovation

2017-05-29
Cambridge-based Blendtek selected along with nine other southwestern Ontario businesses for innovative grant program aimed at supporting early-stage, high potential Ontario businesses   Cambridge, ON,
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Flanagan Foodservice and Local Line partner to increase access to Ontario local food

2017-05-29
Kitchener, ON – May 29, 2017 – Flanagan Foodservice and local food e-commerce platform Local Line have partnered to create a local food program that
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Local businesses awarded seed funding

2017-05-24
Niagara, Halton and Norfolk area companies receive support, mentorship to grow their businesses For immediate release Guelph ON, May 24, 2017 – Eight businesses in
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Ottawa-area businesses among seed funding recipients

2017-05-24
Two local companies receive support and mentorship to grow their businesses For immediate release Guelph ON, May 24, 2017 – Two Ottawa area companies will
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Second round of Ontario seed funding recipients announced

2017-05-24
Support and mentorship will help 31 local companies grow their businesses For immediate release Guelph ON, May 24, 2017 – An additional 31 Ontario companies
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Seed funding grants awarded to innovative Toronto area companies

2017-05-24
Eleven GTA businesses receive financial support, mentoring  For immediate release Guelph ON, May 24, 2017 – Eleven companies in Toronto and one in Barrie are
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Ten southwestern Ontario companies awarded seed funding grants

2017-05-24
London, Wellington and Waterloo area enterprises receive financial support, mentoring  For immediate release Guelph ON, May 24, 2017 – Ten southwestern Ontario businesses will benefit
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Canadian oats inspire new frozen dessert

2017-05-16
Ottawa – Candace Tierney came up with the idea for her frozen dessert over a bowl of oatmeal. She eats it every day, and
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How Toronto can worm its way out of food waste

2017-05-04
Jocelyn Molyneux wants Ontarians to stop dumping their organic waste in landfills – and she has a quarter million (and counting) ways to do it. At
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Algae Dynamics Corp Announces Joint Venture With Ara - Avanti Rx Analytics Inc.

2017-04-20
Algae Dynamics Corp Announces Joint Venture With Ara - Avanti Rx Analytics Inc. To Formulate, Manufacture And Sell Products Utilizing Algae, Hemp & Cannabis Oils TORONTO,
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Bioenterprise hosts Dutch food technology business leaders

2017-04-19
Guelph agri-tech hub a frequent host for international delegations For immediate release Guelph ON, April 19, 2017 – A delegation of Dutch food technology business leaders
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Innovate UK visits Bioenterprise to learn about Canadian agri-tech commercialization

2017-04-10
Mission by British innovation agency seeks agri-food sector collaboration opportunities For immediate release Guelph ON, April 10, 2017 – Representatives of the British innovation agency
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Norton Rose Fulbright global antitrust and competition team named world's top law firm for knowledge resources

2017-04-04
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been ranked first for antitrust client alerts in a survey by leading competition review Concurrences at the Antitrust
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BC’s agrifood and seafood sectors set export record

2017-04-03
Victoria, BC – Last year turned into a banner year for BC’s agrifood and seafood sectors and their exports. The sectors exported more products than ever
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Katan Kitchens Announced as Finalists for Upcoming Awards

2017-03-29
We are very proud to announce that Katan Kitchens has been selected as one of 3 finalists out of hundreds of applicants for the Start-Up
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U of G Gets Largest-Ever Gift, $20 Million to Lead Agri-Food Revolution

2017-03-29
The University of Guelph has received its single largest-ever gift, a $20-million donation from the Arrell Family Foundation to transform the global food economy and
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Dog and cat food gets eat-local, back-to-basics diet option

2017-03-28
Health-conscious Canadians know a low glycemic index (GI) diet with fewer processed foods is an effective way to manage weight. Now, a Canadian pet food
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Agrifood a pillar in federal budget’s ‘innovation’ plan

2017-03-23
The federal government’s latest budget puts up Canada’s agrifood sector as one of six “key areas” to benefit from a new national “Innovation and Skills
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GROW YOUR AGRI-ENTERPRISE AND CAPTURE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

2017-03-23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GROW YOUR AGRI-ENTERPRISE AND CAPTURE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES Maritimes Workshop to Feature Expert Presentations and Activities Charlottetown, PE (March 23th, 2017) – The Transforming
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BC tech companies win farm innovation challenge

2017-03-22
Two B.C. companies that have developed unique biomass solutions for the agriculture industry are among the four winners of the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and
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Fuelling innovation: Ethanol producer uses technology to augment business

2017-03-21
Producing greener fuels makes good environmental sense, but for Aylmer, Ontario’s IGPC Ethanol Inc., sustainability also means business diversity. The company – which has been making
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Innovation challenge winners bring local tech to B.C. farms

2017-03-15
Four British Columbia companies have each won $20,000 for developing B.C. tech to help solve a problem identified as part of the B.C. Ministry of
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Seed fund investment helps gourmet food processor double sales in only one year

2017-03-07
A local food success story Seed fund investment helps gourmet food processor double sales in only one year Guelph, Ontario-based Rootham Gourmet Preserves has
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Future looks healthy for Kitchener tempeh producer

2017-03-06
In the world of soy foods, tofu may have the name recognition but tempeh is hard to top when it comes to nutritional value. It's got
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Vive building deep pipeline of products to expand crop protection possibilities

2017-03-02
It has been a good year for Vive Crop Protection. The 2016 field results are very positive, there is a new facility in the works
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Comet Biorefining Completes Equity Financing

2017-02-28
Comet, an industry leader in the production of high-purity cellulosic dextrose, today announced the completion of a round of equity financing led by new investor
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Help for food and beverage entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses

2017-02-28
Ontario food and beverage businesses looking to scale up have a chance to learn how at the Food and Beverage Convention Niagara 2017. The March
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Quinta Quinoa – Recipient of OFFMA 2017 Food Innovation Award

2017-02-28
Quinta Quinoa has proudly accepted the 2017 Food Innovation Award from the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association (OFFMA). The award was accepted at the 2017
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dicentra Advises Jamieson Laboratories on its Acquisition of Body Plus

2017-02-14
Toronto, Ontario – February 13, 2017 – dicentra, a consulting firm that addresses all safety, quality and compliance matters for the health science and food
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Going O-Naturel

2017-02-14
Local company enhances naturally-occurring microbes to aid greenhouse growers Toronto – Healthy growing conditions are critical to the success of any crop, and chemicals designed to
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Meeting the growing demand for tempeh – locally

2017-02-07
Kitchener – A local food company is expanding to meet growing demand for tempeh, a gut health-friendly soy food popular in healthy cuisine. Henry’s Tempeh has
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dicentra Now Offers Gluten-Free Facility Certification

2017-02-01
Over 100 million North Americans are currently buying gluten-free products. By participating in the Gluten-Free Certification Program, companies can benefit from the gluten-free market and
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: Unlocking the power of biopesticides

2017-01-05
Terramera offers a better way to beat crop pests — and bed bugs too!  Terramera president Karn Manhas has never believed that feeding the
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Farmers Edge Partners with Great Plains Precision Ag, Inc.

2016-12-16
Farmers Edge Partners with Great Plains Precision Ag, Inc. to Empower More U.S. Growers with Comprehensive Precision Data SHAKOPEE, Manitoba and ALBERT, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers
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University of New Mexico researcher partners with PlantForm on Filoviridae glycoprotein project

2016-12-14
Contract will evaluate expression of nine unique glycoproteins in PlantForm’svivoXPRESS® biopharmaceutical manufacturing system GUELPH, Ont., CANADA— A University of New Mexico scientist is partnering with PlantForm
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PlantForm to receive Government of Canada funding to advance HIV antibody research

2016-12-12
New financial contribution will bring total IRAP conditional funding support to $1.48 million GUELPH, Ont., CANADA— PlantForm Corporation is advancing its work on innovative antibody treatments
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The Ontario government salutes four members of the Bioenterprise client community

2016-12-02
December 2, 2016 Each year, the Ontario government recognizes forward-thinking producers, processors and organizations across the province through the Premier’s Awards for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence. In
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Electronic “logbook” could nip animal disease outbreaks in the bud

2016-11-29
Guelph – A local company has developed an electronic logbook system that can help the livestock industry quickly and easily track movement on and off
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: Hitting the Target

2016-11-24
Vive Crop Protection knocks out pests with nano-engineered precision “When it comes to pesticides, precision counts. You want to maximize the amount that reaches
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: Supercharged Super Foods

2016-11-24
Katan Kitchen’s Ontario-grown quinoa packs maximum nutritional punch  In 2007, Jamie Draves lost one-third of his pancreas due to pancreatitis. The Georgetown, Ontario resident
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Ontario Celebrates Agri-Food Innovators in Waterloo Region and Wellington County

2016-11-16
Ontario is recognizing the work of local agri-food innovators whose ideas and passion strengthen their businesses, grow the province's agri-food sector, boost the economy and
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Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence

2016-11-16
2016 Regional Award Winners Agri-Neo Inc. (Etobicoke) Be Seen Be Safe Ltd. (Guelph) Biography of Food (Elora) CleanFARMS Inc. (Etobicoke) Culinary Tourism Alliance (Toronto)
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Two IG Clients receive Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence

2016-11-16
Congratulations to Innovation Guelph clients Be Seen Be Safe Ltd. and Katan Kitchens! The Guelph-based businesses were two of six recipients from Waterloo-Wellington to receive
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Fly larvae has been approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for use in poultry feed

2016-11-08
We have two new cutting-edge Canadian poultry feed developments to present in this issue of Canadian Poultry. First up is a high-protein ingredient produced by
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How big data and digital apps are going to transform farming

2016-11-08
A new generation of software companies are helping farmers lower their costs and boost yields. But it means changing long-standing habits. Cash crop farmer Rick Willemse
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P&P Optica Presenting at Google Demo Day: Women’s Edition

2016-11-01
October 28, 2016 – P&P Optica (PPO) is excited to announce that it will be representing women in technology and business, as well as Canada,
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Vive Crop Protection Closes Financing to Support Corporate Growth

2016-10-13
Toronto, Canada (October 11, 2016) Vive Crop Protection has announced the closing of growth financing to support 2017 commercial expansion. The financing was led by Radar
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What’s the deal with soil compaction?

2016-10-06
Other countries are tackling compaction head on. Here, there’s hardly a whisper Compaction has somehow become one of those topics that gets scooped up off the
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Farmers Edge awarded $6.1M investment from Sustainable Development Technology Canada

2016-09-30
Farmers Edge, a global player in precision agriculture and independent data management solutions, has announced that it will receive $6,107,563 million CAD from Sustainable Development
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IKEA GreenTech Invests in Technique to Replace Synthetic Conventional Pesticides

2016-09-30
IKEA GreenTech Invests in Game Changing Technique to Replace Today's Synthetic Conventional Pesticides IKEA GreenTech, an IKEA Group venture capital company, announced today that
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Envision SQ pioneers ‘truly disruptive technology’ to cut highway air pollution, noise

2016-09-28
Guelph-based start-up Envision SQ will road test an innovative, pollution-reducing roadway barrier this fall – a key milestone in the company’s quest to
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Ontario farm family builds premium local food brand

2016-09-23
Waterford – When the going gets tough, the tough get going, or so the saying goes. And that’s precisely the situation Ontario grain farmer Jason Persall
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Bioenterprise Corporation Announces Jessica Taylor Joins Bioenterprise B.C.

2016-09-20
Vancouver, BC (September 20, 2016) - Bioenterprise Corporation, a national, non-profit agri-technology business accelerator, is pleased to announce Jessica Taylor, Senior Analyst, is relocating to Vancouver
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Craft processor – farmer partnership to develop value-added local food

2016-09-19
Guelph – A small southern Ontario craft food processor is offering fruit and vegetable farmers the chance to add value to their crops. Rootham Gourmet from
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Vive Crop Protection: Allosperse delivery system, a innovation of formulation tech

2016-09-13
Vive Crop Protection: Allosperse delivery system a great innovation of formulation technology −− Dialogue with Darren Anderson, CCO of Vive Crop Protection Q. Could you please briefly
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University of Guelph receives almost $77 million to launch ‘Food From Thought’

2016-09-09
Program will research producing enough food for growing populations The federal government is investing nearly $77 million into the University of Guelph for the school’s Food
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Savvy Farmer now offering Savvy Search for Free!

2016-08-30
Savvy Farmer is the No. 1 digital source for agriculture pest control in Canada since 2010. It’s not every day you get something valuable
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"First Of Its Kind": AbCelex Developing Additive to Replace Antibiotics for Poultry

2016-08-18
By Aerin Curtis, 17-Aug-2016 A Canadian biotech company is working to develop an oral single-domain antibody supplement to reduce salmonella and campylobacter in poultry, says company
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Vive Crop Protection Nanotech Products Debut in U.S.

2016-07-27
After being introduced to the market in March, two products that feature a new nanotech delivery system for fungicide and insecticide have performed well
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Demand on the rise for Ontario-grown quinoa

2016-07-26
Rockwood ON 26 July 2016 – It’s been a whirlwind few years for Jamie Draves. Six years ago, the president and chief executive officer of
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Bioenterprise Corporation Announces Round 1 Seed Funding Recipients

2016-07-19
34 companies selected to receive funding and mentorship to grow their businesses Guelph, ON (July 20, 2016) - Bioenterprise Corporation, a national non-profit agri-technology business accelerator,
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Farmers Edge Earns Technology Pioneer Award from the World Economic Forum

2016-06-30
FarmersEdge has been awarded as one of the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers, a selection of the world’s most innovative companies. The FarmersEdge Precision Solutions package
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The Growing Notoriety of Gluten-Free and Allergen-Free Foods

2016-06-29
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Updates the Industry Labelling Tool June 13, 2016 Canadian Food Inspection Agency updates the Industry Labelling Tool on Allergen-Free, Gluten-Free and Precautionary
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McLaughlin: Biotech crop production helping save world

2016-06-10
It took human history until 1800 for the world population to reach one billion. The second billion was achieved in only 130 more years (1930),
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PlantForm & Axis Biotec Brasil biosimilar collaboration awarded US$1m grant from Finep

2016-06-03
Funds will be dedicated to establish lab scale pilot manufacturing facility and develop biosimilar antibody drug Guelph, ON Canada and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Canadian Investor Exercises $3.2 Million Option With Farmers Edge

2016-05-30
Farmers Edge, a global leader in precision agriculture and independent data management solutions, has announced that Osmington, Inc., a Toronto-based commercial real
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Farmers Edge Partners With Eastern Colorado Seeds To Bring Data-Driven Ag To Plains States

2016-05-06
Farmers Edge, a global leader in precision agriculture and independent data management solutions, has announced that it has partnered with Eastern Colorado Seeds
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Bioenterprise Corporation Announces MOU with the Sumas Regional Consortium for High Tech

2016-04-27
Bioenterprise Corporation Announces Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sumas Regional Consortium for High Tech Vancouver, BC (April 27, 2016) - Bioenterprise Corporation, the
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Food Safety and Product Certification Specialist Joins dicentra

2016-04-22
Roselynn Okobia joins dicentra – As part of its ongoing effort in being recognized as the North American leader in food safety consultancy and GFSI
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New Smartphone App Tracks Poultry Disease Outbreaks

2016-04-19
Controlling spread of poultry disease can be aided through the use of the Internet and smartphone-based technology. Improved poultry disease outbreak control and disease monitoring –
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All-Natural Ambition

2016-04-12
Agri-Neo aims to set a new standard for food safety You can kill dangerous bacteria in dairy products using pasteurization. You can sanitize fruits and veggies
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SkySquirrel Technologies Closes $1m Investment Round

2016-04-01
Halifax-based SkySquirrel Technologies has closed a $1-million investment round as it enhances its drone-based technology for monitoring and improving crop health and enters new markets. The
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Step-by-step conversion to make a tractor driverless

2016-03-29
Autonomous Tractor Corporation, the company that designed the autonomous cab-less tractor named Spirit in 2013, is coming out with a tractor aftermarket package
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Company brings nanotech to crop products

2016-03-23
It's not often a new technology shows up on your doorstep, but an ag innovator from Canada is bringing nanotechnology to crop protection products. The
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Guelph company looks to help new agriculture and agri-food ventures

2016-03-04
Emerging agriculture and agri-food companies can tap into funding from a corporation geared to helping them commercialize their technologies. Bioenterprise Corporation, of Guelph, has recently opened
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Agri-Tech Receives Boost from Bioenterprise BC

2016-03-02
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the BCIC, is disbursing $200,000 per year over four years ($800,000 total) from the Agriculture, Science and Innovation Fund to
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Eye In The Sky

2016-03-02
Information captured by drones and analyzed by sophisticated software programs is about to take the horticulture sector – and all of agriculture – into a
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Bioenterprise Corporation Announces Seed Funding Program for Start-ups and SMEs

2016-03-01
Program support by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Guelph, ON (March 1, 2016) - Bioenterprise Corporation, the leading agri-technology business accelerator
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FedDev Ontario Announces Support for Entrepreneurs and Early-stage Businesses in Southern ON

2016-03-01
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) New entrepreneurs in southern Ontario will benefit from an investment of up to $4.84 million in Bioenterprise
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Bioenterprise Corporation Announces Expansion into British Columbia

2016-02-26
Bioenterprise partners with BCIC to open its fifth national office, in Vancouver, BC. Abbotsford, BC - (February 26, 2016) - Bioenterprise Corporation, the leading agri- technology
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Local Ontario Value Chain for Quinoa – Project Reaches Successful Completion

2016-02-25
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, February 24, 2016 — Katan Kitchens (Katan) and Value Chain Management International (VCMI) are nearing completion of their 30-month project to develop the
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Bioenterprise Announces Partnership with dicentra

2016-02-09
Partnership demonstrates commitment to supporting and advancing agri-technology companies. Guelph, ON – Bioenterprise Corporation, the leading agri-technology business accelerator in Canada, is pleased to announce a
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PlantForm Corporation Awarded Government of Canada Contract

2016-02-09
PlantForm Corporation Awarded Government of Canada Contract for Plant-Based Production of Anti-Ricin Antibody Initial tests show plant-produced antibody as efficacious as mammalian-cell version  GUELPH, Ont.— PlantForm Corporation
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Is Your Idea Marketable?

2016-02-03
The Bioenterprise model could help you get your project off the ground Farmers are known for being natural innovators, and for finding ways of doing things
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Farmers Edge Closes $58m Investment Led by Mitsui and Kleiner Perkins

2016-01-28
Precision Agriculture Pioneer, Farmers Edge, Closes $58m Investment Led by Mitsui and Kleiner Perkins Field-Centric Approach to Digitizing Farms Takes Root Across Russia, Brazil, Australia, Canada
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Firm To Flat

2016-01-28
Ontario Farmer Develops Tire Inflation System for Manure Spreaders to Help With Compaction Issues It was a military idea at first – deflating the tires on
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Katan Kitchens set to Reappear on CBC’s Dragons’ Den

2016-01-13
Rockwood, ON – January 12, 2016 - Katan Kitchens has been selected to re-appear in an upcoming episode of, airing Wednesday, February 3,
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Manitoba’s Farmers Edge sets its sights on global market

2015-12-18
The data and precision agriculture company says accurate data is key to getting the results farmers demand Big data may seem like a lofty topic for
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Start your engines: The 200,000-acre promise

2015-12-17
A California tech company is driving towards a piece of the lucrative motor oil market with a clean-running product that outperforms its premium synthetic petroleum
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Vive Crop Protection and Arysta LifeScience Announce Partnership

2015-12-17
Vive Crop Protection and Arysta LifeScience North America are pleased to announce a partnership to bring to market Vive’s patented technology combined with key Arysta
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Innovation has its roadblocks: Expert panel gets real about the challenges of developing the next big thing

2015-12-16
An innovative food product with health benefits is a good start for success in the Canadian marketplace. But to be truly successful, entrepreneurs and product developers
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Bioproducts 2.0: Why Canada’s soybean industry is partnering with the world’s largest lab-for-hire

2015-12-15
Most soybean growers have heard the stories about Henry Ford’s enthusiasm for soybeans. Ford famously championed soy – along with wheat, flax and other crops –
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Cleaning up nutritional labels: How high oleic oilseed crops helped food processors come clean

2015-12-14
In 2004, new nutritional labeling laws created a sector-wide challenge in Canadian food processing: companies had to come clean on the trans fat content in
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The other “big oil”: New vegetable oils market study provides data needed for business planning

2015-12-13
Montreal - The majority of vegetable oil consumed in Canada comes from the two main oilseed crops grown here: soybeans and canola. But industry’s grip on
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Farmers Edge ™ Improves Local Agronomic Economies with Key New Partnerships

2015-12-09
WINNIPEG, Nov. 24, 2015 - Today, Farmers Edge, a global leader in precision agriculture and independent data management solutions, announced it is expanding its local
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The "Push or Pull" Distribution Challenge for Agtech Startups and VC Returns

2015-11-24
The commercial distribution of agriculture technologies, and how to get them in front of farmers, is one of the main hurdles that agtech companies and
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Successful startups need funds to grow

2015-11-23
The opening program at the fourth annual Agri Innovation Forum in Winnipeg on Tuesday included representatives from six venture-capital funds on a "meet the investors"
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The next ‘biotechnology’

2015-11-23
Faster to market, with even more potential usage, microbial innovations are set to enhance today’s biotech options. When the word “biotech” first leapt onto the agri-food
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Troll Bridge Creek Enters Spanish Market

2015-11-19
Arthur, ON, November 2, 2015 - Trol Bridge Creek Inc. (TBCI) announced today that it has entered the market in Spain through its agreement with
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Premier of Ontario Meets KIKI Maple Sweet Water at Harvest Food Drive

2015-11-13
Arthur, ON, October 15, 2015 – The Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne, met Keith Harris, CEO of Troll Bridge Creek, manufacturers of KiKi Maple Sweet
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New Opportunity for Industry-Academic Collaborations in Agri-Industrial Bioproducts

2015-11-12
Announcing a new opportunity for industry-academic collaborations in the area of agri-based industrial bioproducts. Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) is partnering with the
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AgriBrink - Innovative AAID Control System is the Answer to Soil Compaction

2015-11-04
AgriBrink has developed an air inflation and deflation system for farm equipment tires.  AgriBrink¹s simple to use Automatic Air Inflation Deflation (AAID) Control can deflate
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PlantForm Corporation to receive additional federal funding for work on anti-nerve-agent enzyme

2015-10-30
Collaboration with Ryerson University’s Dr. Warren Wakarchuk yields progress on a key aspect of plant-made BuChE, ahead of project timeline   Oct. 28, 2015— The
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: Energrow, Putting the squeeze on farm expenses

2015-10-28
Energrow’s soybean press cuts feed and diesel costs Like many dairy farmers, Jasmin Hofer’s family grew soybeans. They sold the beans to a processor,
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TerraVerdae Makes Major Strides in Commercializing its Line of PHA Biomaterial Products

2015-10-28
Major milestones in scale up at facilities in Edmonton, Alberta and Wilton, UK this summer demonstrateTerraVerdae's progress toward commercial deployment   Business Update TerraVerdae has
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Vive Crop Protection Hires Vice President of Product Development

2015-10-27
October 20, 2015 - Vive is pleased to announce that Paul Thomson has joined the company as its new Vice President, Product Development. Dr. Thomson
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Mirexus Announces Investment from Asahi Kasei and The GreenSky Accelerator Fund

2015-10-26
Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc. is pleased to announce that it has closed its Series A Investment Round, the first part of which was announced on April
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Guelph scientist learning to grow crops on Mars

2015-10-13
University of Guelph professor studies how to grow plants on other planets. On Thursday morning, Mike Dixon woke before dawn to harvest some corn.
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BIOTECANADA ECOSYSTEM REPORT

2015-10-07
Becoming A World Leading BioEconomy By 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As a first step in moving towards this objective, BIOTECanada has commissioned this paper to examine
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Revamped PEI ADAPT Council makes first investment

2015-10-01
While it has taken a little longer than expected, the PEI ADAPT Council has made its first investment under its new mandate. Executive Director Phil Ferraro
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New Energy Farms CEEDS Technology featured in Syngenta Science Matters

2015-09-30
The NEF licensing project with Syngenta for sugarcane in Brazil has been highlighted in their Science Matters publication (The article is on pages 4-5, there
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New vegetable-oil based lubricant to be made from Ontario soybeans

2015-09-28
A new vegetable oil-based multi-purpose lubricant for sale in Canada is about to become a bit more local. Already manufactured in Toronto, Smart Earth Corporation’s Ecolube
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: Troll Bridge Creek Inc., Quintessentially Canadian

2015-09-24
Troll Bridge Creek Inc. aims to hydrate the world Coconut water may be taking North America by storm these days, but
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Canadian Coalition Launch Agri-Food Venture Accelerator Program to Create Canada’s Silicon Valley for Agtech

2015-09-24
Last October, the Sumas Regional Consortium for High Tech (SRCTec), a Canadian non-profit organization, launched one of the country’s first agtech-focused accelerators: the
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U of G Helps Create First Compostable Coffee Pods

2015-09-24
University of Guelph researchers have helped create the world’s first certified 100 per cent compostable single-serve pod for coffee, tea and other hot beverages. The Biodegradable
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P.E.I. New Food Product Award presented to P.E.I. Berries at Food Island Day

2015-09-09
P.E.I. Berries Ltd. has won the inaugural P.E.I. New Food Product Award. The presentation was made Wednesday during Food Island Day, the first event
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Innovate UK funds 'breakthrough' microbead replacement

2015-08-31
A Canadian biotech company claims to have developed a commercial-scale biodegradable replacement for the harmful synthetic microbeads found in many beauty products. TerraVerdae BioWorks,
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Farmers Edge™ and Osmington Inc., Partner in Values and Investment in Agriculture

2015-08-28
Aug. 26, 2015 - Farmers Edge™, today announced the addition of Osmington Inc., to its team of investors. The backing of Osmington Inc., marks the
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Health Canada Approves Health Claim for Soy Food

2015-08-20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Consumption of protein-rich soy food proven to lower cholesterol levels Guelph, ON, March 18, 2015 – Health Canada has approved a health
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Legend Seeds set to expand in America and Canada

2015-08-19
Legend Seeds, a food-grade soybean supplier, processor and exporter, have partnered with Sevita International to expand their respective seed offerings in the United States and
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Farmers use drones and data to boost crop yields

2015-08-14
Drones have long been used for military purposes, but Nova Scotia-based start-up Sky Squirrel Technologies Inc. has found a more peaceful use for the technology. Sky
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A Flour Mill at Homestead Organics

2015-07-14
One small step for the organic industry, one giant leap for Homestead Organics. As Robert Hogg of Mountain Path decided to retire, Homestead Organics purchased
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Troll Bridge Creek Named Chamber of Commerce Emerging Business of the Year

2015-06-26
PRESS RELEASE TROLL BRIDGE CREEK NAMED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR. Manufacturers of KiKi Maple Sweet Water Recognized for Success. Arthur, ON,
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Harper Government Invests to Grow Markets for Canadian Soybeans

2015-06-25
Guelph, ON (June 25, 2015) - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada   Harold Albrecht, member of Parliament for Kitchener–Conestoga, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz,
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Ontario business accelerator teams with Innovacorp to spur sector

2015-06-19
An Ontario business accelerator that helps commercialize products and services in the agricultural-technology sector is expanding its presence in Nova Scotia. Bioenterprise Corp., a non-profit based
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Bioenterprise Corporation Opens its Fourth Office, in Halifax, NS

2015-06-18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bioenterprise’s newest office in the Maritimes is established in collaboration with Innovacorp. Guelph, ON (June 18, 2015) - Bioenterprise Corporation is pleased
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Farmers Edge technology now available in US

2015-06-17
Farmers Edge, a leader in precision agriculture and independent data management solutions, announced that growers throughout the United States will now have access to a
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PlantForm, University of Guelph collaboration awarded NSERC Engage Grant

2015-06-16
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Project aims to enhance efficacy of plant-made antibodies by manipulating dolichol biosynthesis Guelph, ON, June 15, 2015—A research partnership between PlantForm Corporation
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$25-million dairy research and innovation centre opens

2015-06-15
The Livestock Research and Innovation Centre (LRIC) — Dairy Facility at Elora will study everything from genetics, nutrition and quality improvement to animal
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Vive Crop Protection Receives EPA Registration for Allosperse Fungicide Formulation

2015-06-15
June 12, 2015 - The United States Environmental Protection Agency has registered Vive Crop Protection, Inc.'s azoxystrobin-based fungicide product using Vive's proprietary Allosperse® formulation technology.
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Big Need, Bright Prospects

2015-06-01
Investors and government alike are waking up to the potential of agri-technology “Agri-technology is hot,” says Dave Smardon. You could forgive Smardon for a
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Farmers Edge™ and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Embrace Investment of Agriculture

2015-05-27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Farmers Edge™ and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Embrace In the Investment of the Future of Agriculture WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – May 27, 2015:
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PlantForm, University of Calgary research collaboration awarded grant

2015-05-20
PlantForm, University of Calgary research collaboration awarded NSERC Engage Grant Project will apply CRISPR technology to plant-made pharmaceutical production Guelph ON - May
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Canadian AgTech Sector Ripe for Opportunities

2015-05-14
Editors Note: Joseph Regan is a managing partner at Bioenterprise Capital, a Canadian VC firm investing in agriculture technology. He was recently
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Linnaeus Plant Sciences joins EU consortium, Smart Earth Seeds expands globally

2015-05-08
Saskatoon, SA - April 22, 2015 - Linnaeus Plant Sciences joins EU consortium, incorporates Dutch BV - Affiliate Smart Earth Seeds expands global camelina production
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Stratford's restaurant revival: young chefs shake up an old food scene

2015-05-07
Stratford, ON - May 1, 2015 - Strike the image of white tablecloths and replace it with red rabbits. White tablecloths represent the old guard of
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: AbCelex Technologies Inc.

2015-05-06
Producing safer poultry through a new class of antimicrobials! Each year, millions of North Americans fall ill after eating chicken, thanks to
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: TRU-ID, Fighting Food Fraud

2015-04-22
A growing number of health-conscious consumers are reading the labels before they toss products into their grocery carts. But too often, what’s inside
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Bioenterprise Corporation Expands into the Maritimes

2015-04-16
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bioenterprise opens a new office in the Maritimes in collaboration with Prince Edward Island ADAPT Council. Guelph, ON (April 16, 2015) -
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PlantForm ships Ebola antibodies to USAMRIID for testing

2015-04-14
PlantForm has successfully produced three Ebola antibodies in our vivoXPRESS™ biopharmaceutical manufacturing system, again demonstrating the system’s versatility for monoclonal antibody production, said
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: Cennatek, Spinning Gold Out of Straw

2015-04-13
Cennatek believes there’s money to be made in discarded mushroom compost — and a host of other agricultural feedstocks. A $1.4 million pilot
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Mirexus Announces Investment from Goddard Enterprises Ltd.

2015-04-10
Guelph ON, April 10 2015  – Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc. (inventors of PhytospherixTM - the world’s first safe & natural monodisperse nanomaterial) has announced a new
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Ontario company brings first food safety treatment for dry foods to market

2015-04-08
April 8th, 2015 It’s a biodegradable organic sanitizer developed specifically to eliminate microbes on dry foods like seeds, spices, nuts, and powders. This sustainable technology is a
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Government planning new fund to help SMEs boost exports!

2015-03-31
March 24th 2015 SMEs across the country may soon be able to benefit from more funding to support their export-based projects, the federal government
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PlantForm to receive support from the Government of Canada to develop antibody treatments for HIV strains around globe

2015-03-31
Funding will support testing of antibodies in an innovative mouse model GUELPH, Ont., March 31, 2015—PlantForm Corporation will receive technical and business advisory services, and a
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Innovation and Investment in AgTech

2015-03-27
February 16, 2015 by Vonnie Estes Having spent more than twenty
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: Be Seen Be Safe

2015-03-25
Nipping Outbreaks in the Bud How do you prevent a minor livestock disease outbreak from becoming a full-scale epidemic? New tracking software
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Tobacco plants to fight Ebola & nerve gas exposure

2015-03-24
A Guelph-based company is using its low-cost drug manufacturing technology based on tobacco plants to develop an Ebola treatment as well as a nerve gas
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Spruce Capital and Xeraya Capital Announce First Close of $150 Million

2015-03-16
Spruce Capital and Xeraya Capital Announce First Close of $150 Million Biogreentech Venture Fund. Investments Will Target Innovative Technologies Addressing Global Societal Needs in Food and
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Farmers Edge Acquires GranDuke Geomatics as Precision Agriculture Market Grows

2015-03-12
With operations around the world, Farmers Edge Inc. promotes Innovation in Precision Agriculture Winnipeg, MB – February 25, 2015 – Farmers Edge
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: Anatis Bioprotection, Betting on Bugs

2015-03-11
From aphid-fighting fungus to mighty mites, Anatis Bioprotection’s all-natural pest control products offer farmers greener alternatives to conventional insecticides. The company Jean-Bernard
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Do Dragons Dig Quinoa?

2015-03-09
Innovative Local Ontario Agricultural Company to Take on the Dragons on CBC's Dragons' Den Katan Kitchens has been selected to appear in
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Canadian Agri-Technology Innovation Spotlight: AgriBrink, Treading Softly

2015-02-26
AgriBrink’s award-winning tire inflation-deflation technology is fighting soil compaction with the flip of a switch. For hog producer and cash cropper Jake
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Farmers Edge and BlackBridge Launch RapidEye Satellite Imagery Globally

2015-02-03
Farmers Edge and BlackBridge Launch RapidEye Satellite Imagery into New Global Precision Agriculture Markets Winnipeg, MB — February 2, 2015 — Farmers
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Farmers Edge and Capital Power Sign Exclusive Agreement

2015-02-03
Farmers Edge and Capital Power Sign Exclusive Agreement to Achieve Agricultural Sustainability for Farming 4R Land Winnipeg, MB — January 26, 2015 —
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PlantForm launches $20M private equity offering to advance three biosimilar drugs

2015-02-03
PlantForm Corporation launches $20M private equity offering to advance three biosimilar drug candidates Legacy Partners Wealth Strategies engaged to raise funds through
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Agrivida raises $12 million in series D financing

2015-01-20
MEDFORD, Mass. (January 10, 2015) – Agrivida, Inc., an innovative technology company focused on animal nutrition, announced today that it has raised $12
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Bioenterprise Corporation will receive up to $2.5 million in federal funding

2015-01-15
Bioenterprise Corporation will receive up to $2.5 million for expansion of commercialization services NRC selects Bioenterprise Corporation as one of Canada’s top accelerators Guelph, ON,
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Camelina Approved for Broiler Chicken Meal in Canada

2015-01-13
Saskatoon, SK  -  January 12, 2015 - Smart Earth Seeds is pleased to announce that Camelina meal has been approved for the first
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PlantForm awarded federal government contract

2014-12-12
GUELPH, ON (December 10, 20140  —  PlantForm Corporation has been awarded a contract with the Government of Canada to create stable glyco-modified Nicotiana
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The Agri-Technology Commercialization Centre gets a new look!

2014-12-10
Enabling greater access and utilization of the agricultural related resources co-located in the Centre. Guelph, ON  (December 10, 2014) - The Agri-Technology
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Ontario farm tire deflation technology ready to go global

2014-12-08
An automatic air inflation deflation system (AAID) developed by a southwestern Ontario hog farmer is ready to go global. Jake Kraayenbrink’s AgriBrink technology is
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Promoting innovation

2014-11-21
There’s a new kid on the block when it comes to spreading news and information about Ontario’s innovative and forward thinking agriculture producers.
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Vive Crop Protection Unveils its New Manufacturing Plant

2014-11-21
Toronto, ON  (November 20, 2014)  –   Vive Crop Protection, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its new manufacturing plant to
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Farmers Edge Closes Investment from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

2014-11-12
Farmers Edge Closes Investment from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) as Agriculture's Appetite for Big Data and Precision Farming Grows With 4M+ acres under management,
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Performance Plants Wins 2014 Agrow Award for Best Industry Collaboration

2014-11-12
Kingston, ON  (November 6, 2014)   –   Performance Plants Inc. ("PPI"), a leading Canadian developer of agricultural biotechnology, receives the prestigious
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Field forecasting

2014-11-07
A LOOK AT TECHNOLOGY THROUGH WEATHER INNOVATIONS Managing his clients' 300,000 acres is no small feat, but certified crop advisor Dale Cowan of
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Special light bulbs let chickens lay more eggs

2014-11-07
The light emitted by an innovative new LED bulb designed for poultry farmers can help chickens lay more eggs. AgriLux was developed through research
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Game Changers in Agriculture profiles AgriBrink

2014-10-29
Ontario Agri-Food Technologies video series Game Changers in Agriculture profiles AgriBrink of Moorefield, Ontario, Canada. AgriBrink
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How tobacco plants can help fight Ebola

2014-10-22
CTVNews.ca  Published Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:00PM EDT Video As the battle against Ebola continues to ramp up globally, CTV News has learned
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Ontario-grown quinoa close to commercialization

2014-10-22
Demand for quinoa, a super food sought-after for its many health benefits, far outstrips supply. Most of it currently sold in Canada is imported from
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Using tobacco to fight Ebola?

2014-10-22
Tue, Oct 21, 2014 - 7:30 AM Video Don Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Plantform shares how his company is attempting to produce Ebola
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KiKi Maple Sweet Water Tops at European Competition

2014-10-14
KIKI MAPLE SWEET WATER TOPS AT EUROPEAN COMPETITION: Finishes First at Global Bottled Water Congress. Arthur, ON  (October 10, 2014)   –   KiKi
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Agrisoma Announces Closing of Series A Financing Round

2014-09-30
Gatineau, QC  (September 29, 2014)  –  Agrisoma Biosciences Inc., an agriculture technology company, today announced the first closing of its Series A financing
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New website showcases Ontario’s agricultural innovation

2014-09-24
Guelph ON  (September 24, 2014)  –   A new website launched by the Agri-Technology Commercialization Centre (ATCC) highlights innovation in Ontario’s agri-food sector. The initiative,
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BIC’s BioProducts Agriculture Science Cluster Gets $7.1 Million Support from AAFC

2014-09-15
BURLINGTON, ON - Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) will receive $7,098,800 in federal funding assistance to support the BioProducts Agriculture Science Cluster. The funding
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Canadian Company Licenses an AAFC Fusarium Biocontrol Agent

2014-08-19
Kingsville, ON (August 14th, 2014)   -   Adjuvants Plus Inc. (API) has reached a licensing agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC)
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New biocontrol to fight fusarium in cereals

2014-08-19
(August 14, 2014)  -  Using fire to fight fire, a new biocontrol product could be commercialized for use against fusarium head blight in a year
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OAFT Game Changers in Agriculture

2014-08-12
AgriLux produced by Theis Electrical Distribution Co.has been featured in the Ontario Agri Food Technologies (OAFT) series of game changers in agriculture.  AgriLux
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New Energy Farms announces partnership with Syngenta

2014-08-05
New Energy Farms announces its partnership with Syngenta to develop and commercialize CEEDSTM technology on Sugarcane in Brazil. (July 25,  2014)  New
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New PLENE® for commercial planting of sugar cane in Brazil

2014-07-23
Basel, Switzerland, July 23, 2014  Exclusive access to innovative CEEDS™ technology Step change in planting speed and quality Complements PLENE® Evolve and PLENE® PB for nurseries Syngenta
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Agrisoma Accelerates Carinata Development

2014-07-11
Ottawa ON,  (June 25, 2014) – Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. (Agrisoma) is pleased to announce a technical and patent update on its development program
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CFIA Grants Agrisoma and PGF Biofuels Approval for Brassica Carinata Meal

2014-07-11
Ottawa ON,  (June 25, 2014) – Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. (“Agrisoma”) and PGF Biofuels Ltd. (“PGF Biofuels”), in conjunction with Paterson Grain,
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Sulphite-free Anti-browning Coating for Potatoes

2014-06-24
Guelph, ON  (June 24, 2014)  -  Wellington Agribusiness Developments Inc. (WADI) has received a Letter of No Objection from Health Canada making possible
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PlantForm, PharmaPraxis establish joint venture

2014-06-23
Biosimilar/biobetter Avastin® first of six biopharmaceutical targets for the Brazilian market GUELPH, ON., Canada and RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, (June 20, 2014)  —  PlantForm
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PM helps Canadian start-up companies to grow and prosper

2014-06-23
Waterloo Region, Ontario, 20 June 2014 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the organizations that have been chosen to advance in the selection process for the
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Bioenterprise Corporation Receives Funding from the National Research Council

2014-06-20
Kitchner, ON (June 20, 2014)  -  Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Bioenterprise Corporation has been approved for funding for the National Expansion of
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Agrisoma Receives Prestigious Gold Leaf Award as “Company of the Year”

2014-06-17
Ottawa, ON   (June 17, 2014)   –   Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Gold
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GreenCentre Canada invests in Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc.

2014-06-10
June 10, 2014  -  GreenCentre Canada is pleased to announce their investment of $150,000 into Canadian start-up company, Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc.
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PlantForm opens office in California

2014-06-09
Location provides access to life science and financial communities on the U.S. West Coast San Francisco, CA, (June 9, 2014)  —   PlantForm Corporation has
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KiKi Maple Sweet Water Expands Reach Through Distribution Agreement With Avid

2014-06-04
KiKi Maple Sweet Water Expands Reach Through Distribution Agreement With Avid: Expands Distribution in Southwest Ontario Arthur,  ON  (June 3, 2014)  -  Troll Bridge Creek Inc.,
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PlantForm Wins at MaRS HealthKick 2014

2014-05-26
Company takes home top honour and $20,000 prize in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals track Guelph, ON.  (May 16, 2014) PlantForm Corporation is the winner of
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BIC to Collaborate with Netherlands-Based Biobased Delta

2014-05-16
BIC To Collaborate with Netherlands-Based Biobased Delta on Commercializing Sustainable New Technologies SARNIA, ON - Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) has agreed to work closely
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KiKi Maple Sweet Water A Top 10 Innovator: Recognition for local Ontario product

2014-05-06
KIKI MAPLE SWEET WATER A TOP 10 INNOVATOR: Food In Canada Recognition for local Ontario product. Arthur, ON  (May 5, 2014)  –  Food in
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KiKi Maple Sweet Water Reaches Distribution Agreement with Moo Cow

2014-05-06
KIKI MAPLE SWEET WATER REACHES DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH MOO COW: Expands Distribution in Southwest Ontario Toronto, ON, April 29, 2014. Troll Bridge Creek Inc, manufacturers of
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AbCelex Technologies Secures Two Million in Series A Financing

2014-04-29
Toronto, ON  (April 28, 2014) - AbCelex Technologies Inc., a privately-held Canadian biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of innovative solutions to
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CENNATEK and Highline Mushrooms Aannouce Joint Venture

2014-04-17
Sarnia, ON (April 1, 2014) – CENNATEK, a Canadian technology development company, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with
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EnWave Signs Royalty-Bearing Commercial License and Manufacturing Agreement

2014-04-07
Vancouver B.C.,   (April 4th, 2014)  EnWave Corporation (TSX-V:ENW | FSE:E4U) (“EnWave”, or the "Company") is pleased to announce today that it has signed a
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Looking for sweet success with maple sap drink

2014-03-24
Guelph, ON  (March 23, 2014)  -  An Arthur entrepreneur is hoping his upscale maple sap beverage will help him tap into the lucrative upscale water
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Satellites and Smart Phones Boost Biosecurity

2014-03-21
(March 14, 2014)  Satellites and smart phones are poised to deliver a new level of biosecurity that could keep farmers one step ahead of disease. As
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Mirexus Biotechnologies Raises Seed Capital through GreenSky Capital

2014-03-13
Toronto, ON  (March 12, 2014)   Mirexus Biotechnologies Inc., inventors of PhytospherixTM, the world’s first edible, organic, monodisperse nanomaterial, is pleased to announce
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KIKI Maple Sweet Water Showcased at Greenbelt Fund Reception at 2014 CRFA

2014-03-06
Toronto ON  (March 5, 2014)   KiKi Maple Sweet Water, a beverage based upon local maple sap produced by manufacturer Troll Bridge Creek (TBCI)
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Get ready for Ontario-grown quinoa

2014-02-24
Western Canadian farmers have been successfully growing quinoa for 22 years. Now field trials in Ontario have been so successful that one entrepreneur hopes to
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Innovation remains key to bright future for Canadian agriculture

2014-01-28
A hopeful field By The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canada's agriculture and food industry has grown into a modern, technologically advanced, export-oriented
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The Petroleum Revolution

2014-01-28
Linnaeus Plant Sciences is on the path to transform industrial oil consumption in Canada Back from some field tours, Jack Grushcow, founder, president and CEO of
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"Potato Saver" as a Sulphite-free preservative for fresh cut potatoes

2014-01-20
Wellington Agribusiness Investments Ltd. (WADI), a Guelph based privately owned company has been working for three years on an innovative sulphite-free solution for the preservation
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Montforte Dairy receives the Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence

2014-01-20
In 2008, when rent at Monforte Dairy's existing location skyrocketed, the artisanal cheesemaker faced the challenge of securing enough money to build
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Taking a Good Idea to Market

2014-01-20
Converting your bright idea into a commercial product takes determination, plus help from the experts, but it can be done On his farm near Drayton, Ont.,
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Modern staw bale construction: high performance, durable and affordable

2014-01-16
Straw bale SIPS (Structural Insulated Panels) have all the benefits of traditional straw bale homes, but address all the risks. Traditional straw bale home construction can
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Vive Crop Protection and United Suppliers to Launch Two Products in US

2013-12-19
Eldora, IA and Toronto, ON  (December 19, 2013)  United Suppliers, Inc. and Vive Crop Protection, Inc. are pleased to announce a
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EcoSynthetix CEO John van Leeuwen Named One of Canada's Cleantech Leaders

2013-12-16
Burlington, ON  (September 19, 2013)  - EcoSynthetix Inc. (TSX:ECO), a renewable chemicals company that produces a family of commercially proven bio-based products, today
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PlantForm growing made-in-Ontario innovation

2013-12-15
Guelph, ON  (September 26, 2013)  -  Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath met with PlantForm Corporation management and staff, and toured the company’s research
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Homegrown Quinoa

2013-12-04
Jamie Draves of Katan Kitchens discusses the current status and variables of reaching commercialization of quinoa in Ontario in 2014. Click here
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Agrisoma Applauds AAFC Support of Mustard 21

2013-12-03
Significant Portion of $4.9M Investment to Support Industrial Mustard Research   Ottawa,  ON  (October 1, 2013)   -   Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. (Agrisoma) congratulates
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New technology to fortify grain for healthy Canadian food products

2013-12-03
Seaforth, ON   (October 2, 2013)   –   Canadian grain growers will benefit from increased investment in new technologies with the support of the Harper
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New $5M Camelina Oil Program led by Soy 20/20 and Linnaeus Plant Sciences

2013-12-02
Saskatoon, SK   (September 30, 2013)   -   Bio-science innovators Linnaeus Plant Sciences and Soy 20/20 today begin a new
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VIVACA™ has been approved for sale and distribution in Canada!

2013-09-25
It's Official!   VIVACA™ has been approved for sale and distribution in Canada! The Natural Health Product Directorate of Canada, an arm of
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Keeping Pesky Pests Away From Crops

2013-09-19
Toronto-based company develops new particle to be used in the next generation of pesticides Toronto, ON  (September 18, 2013) - Vive Crop Protection is
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Troll Bridge Creek Recieves Funding for KIKI Maple Sweet Water

2013-09-19
TROLL BRIDGE CREEK RECEIVES FUNDING TO INVESTIGATE PACKAGING OF KIKI MAPLE SWEET WATER FOR THE GLOBAL MARKET: New investment will prove valuable to opening up
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SDTC announces $14.7M for 4 projects in Ontario

2013-09-17
Four clean energy projects in Ontario will receive funding of $14.7 million through Sustainable Development Technology Canada’s (SDTC) SD Tech FundTM to support the commercialization of
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Keiretsu Forum Toronto Welcomes Bioenterprise Corporation

2013-09-04
Toronto, ON (September 3, 2013)  -  Keiretsu Forum Toronto announced yesterday that it is staring a new partnership with Guelph based Bioenterprise Corporation, a business
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Government of Canada Invests in Technology to Reduce Waste in Grain Bins

2013-09-03
Winnipeg, MB (August 27, 2013)  -  Canadian grain farmers will benefit from an investment in imaging technology that will help them reduce waste in their
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The Future of Ag Investing

2013-08-30
At a time when many sectors of the global economy are making efforts to attract investment capital, and traditional sources of venture capital and private
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PlantForm secures $2 million in equity financing

2013-08-29
Funding from U.K.-based Atlantic Assets Trust Limited will advance the company’s first biosimilar drug candidate towards completion of Phase 1 human clinical trials Guelph, ON (August
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@mothernature: A Tweet of Things to Come

2013-08-28
Farming or fishing? Sometimes it hasn’t been clear this summer as extreme rainstorms flood vegetable fields. “It’s been bloody crazy this year,” says Ian Nichols, president,
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Bayer CropScience license Performance Plants` Heat & Drought Tolerance

2013-08-28
Kingston, Ontario, Canada (August 26, 2013)  -  Performance Plants Inc. (PPI) and Bayer CropScience (Bayer) have entered into their third license agreement, giving
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New funding expands HIV antibody program

2013-08-13
The Government of Canada provides additional support to PlantForm for its next phase of drug development Geulph, ON (August 12, 2013)   -   The National
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Local Farmer Grows Quinoa Test Crop

2013-08-07
So-called superfood is primarily grown in the Andes Quinoa, a South American superfood that's so popular the United Nations declared 2013 the International Year of Quinoa,
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New Energy Farms Est. Miscanthus Crop for University of Iowa Biomass Project

2013-08-07
New Energy Farms have recently established the first crops of Miscanthus for the University of Iowa Biomass project. The
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Vive Crop Protection Receives 1st EPA Approval for Flowable Bifenthrin Insecticide

2013-08-07
Toronto, ON, (August 6, 2013) Vive Crop Protection (Vive), a leading provider of effective and environmentally responsible crop protection products, announced today that
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Ontario Organizations and Collaborations Can Benefit from Growing Forward 2

2013-06-27
Guelph, ON (June 26, 2013) - The Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) is accepting applications from Ontario organizations and collaborations that want to put innovative ideas
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An entrepreneur’s dream: Oil from plants

2013-06-21
Linnaeus Plant Sciences is working with chemical giants to create a new agricultural sector. (May 30, 2013) - He had notable success in the 1980s with
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Enerkem raises C$50 million in latest financing round

2013-06-21
Investissement Québec joins as strategic investor. Montreal, QB (June 20, 2013) -  Enerkem Inc., a waste-to-biofuels and renewable chemicals company, announced today the closing
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New Partnership Purchases WeatherFarm.com

2013-06-10
(May 3, 2013) - Farmers in Western Canada will benefit from an enhanced selection of online weather and agronomic tools from WeatherFarm.com, following
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Dr. Silvia Todorova of Anatis Bioprotection Interview on CBC Radio-Canada Intl.

2013-06-07
Dr. Silvia Todorova of Anatis Bioprotection, was recently interviewed on CBC Radio-Canada International discussing their beneficial insects as sustainable crop protection products. Anatis Bioprotection
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OAFT Game Changers in Agriculture - "New Energy Farms"

2013-06-04
New Energy Farms (NEF) has been featured in the Ontario Agri Food Technologies (OAFT) series of game changers in agriculture. New Energy
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Pharming New Fields

2013-05-21
Plant-made pharmaceuticals might offer a cheap, new way to produce drugs Plant-made pharmaceuticals were the next great hope for the biotech industry
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Government of Canada Supports Innovative Entrepreneurs in Southern Ontario

2013-05-16
Guelph, ON  (May 16, 2013)  -  An investment of $367,500 from the Government of Canada will allow Bioenterprise Corporation to provide business skills training and
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PlantForm: Curing cancer with tobacco

2013-05-15
Plantform, leveraging technology from the University of Guelph, has the opportunity to revolutionize cancer care by producing drugs at a fraction of the cost of
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Feds Launch Project to Convert Oilsands Emissions to Biofuels

2013-05-13
Toronto, ON (May 10, 2013)  -  The federal government is teaming up with two Canadian companies in a pilot project that would use algae to
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BioAmber Inc. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

2013-05-10
Minneapolis, MN (May 9, 2013) – BioAmber Inc. (“BioAmber”) (NYSE: BIOAU), announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 8,000,000 units
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ADM to Acquire GrainCorp

2013-05-07
(May 2, 2013) - Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) announced today that it has completed due diligence on GrainCorp Limited
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Can quinoa be grown in Ontario? Guelph researchers explore possibility

2013-05-06
Guelph, ON (May 3, 2013) - Ontario farmers may be able to grow some crops native to South America as the result of research being
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EcoSynthetix: living in a bio-based material world

2013-04-10
Finding ways to cut down our use of petroleum has become a pressing need in the global community. With a growing world population burning through
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EcoSynthetix Receives ISO Certifications

2013-04-04
EcoSynthetix Receives ISO Certifications in Quality Management and Environmental Management Burlington, ON (April 2, 2013) - EcoSynthetix Inc. (TSX: ECO), a renewable chemicals company that produces
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Canada and Ontario Announce Growing Forward 2

2013-04-03
Governments Supporting Success in Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector Ministry of Agriculture and Food (April 2, 2013) The federal and provincial governments are working to help Ontario's agri-food industry
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Growing Forward 2 In Ontario

2013-04-03
Ministry of Agriculture and Food (April 2, 2013) Ontario has Canada's most diversified agricultural industry and its largest bio-products and food manufacturing industries. The province's agri-food
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Ontario Serves Up Local Food Bill

2013-03-26
Supporting Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector, From Farm to Fork The new Ontario government is re-introducing legislation today that, if passed, would help make more local food available
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Toronto-Based Agri-Neo Announces Funding of Up to $1.5 Million From SDTC

2013-02-19
Making Pesticides Safe: Toronto-Based Agri-Neo Announces Funding of Up to $1.5 Million From Sustainable Development Technology Canada for the Development of Environmentally Friendly Pesticide MONTREAL, QC
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Brock University & Niagara College Students Internship with Welland Biodiesel Company

2013-02-12
World Class Niagara-based Educational Institutions Provide Companies Like Great Lakes Biodiesel with Access to Top Notch R&D Facilities and Highly Trained Job Ready Graduates WELLAND, ON
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FPInnovations and CanmetENERGY Announce MOU

2013-02-08
Collaborative Research in Bioeconomy to Help Transform Forest Sector Montréal, QC (February 5, 2013) - FPInnovations and Natural Resources Canada's
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Harper Government Gives Canadian Manufacturers a Competitive Advantage

2013-01-29
Winnipeg, MB (January 23, 2013) - Today, Rod Bruinooge, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State
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Tobacco goes Pink

2013-01-14
Using tobacco plants to help fight cancer Tobacco is notorious for causing cancer, but now it’s helping to fight it. Tobacco plants are being modified to create
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Analysis of 100% Biofuel Tested in Flight by NRC Reveals Reduction in Emissions

2013-01-09
Working with industry on a viable alternative source of energy Ottawa, ON (January 07, 2013) - Results from the world’s first civil flight powered by 100
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Innovative Weather Service Helps On-Farm Decision Making

2013-01-08
Access to precise weather information is key to making good farm management and production decisions. Weather INnovations Incorporated (WIN) of Chatham specializes in
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Harper Government Invests In Emerging Bioproducts Industry

2012-12-17
Winnipeg, MN (November 30, 2012) – A Manitoba-based organization is on the cutting edge of developing composite vehicle parts from flax and hemp fibres. Member
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Locally Grown Exotic Plant Opens New Markets, Creates Jobs

2012-12-11
An exotic houseplant with pink flowers is turning heads across North America and creating jobs in the Niagara region. The plant, named Medinilla
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Local Soybean Spread Safe Solution for Peanut-Free Schools

2012-11-27
A new approach to labelling a locally produced soybutter is making it easier to use in Ontario’s peanut-free schools. The toasted soy spread
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From Agriculture to Aviation: Ag-West Bio bio-jet fuel study complete

2012-11-26
Saskatoon, SK (November 26, 2012)  -   Thanks to research being conducted in Saskatchewan, planes fueling up on Canada's prairies could one day be filling
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BioAmber Collaborating with Faurecia Mitsubishi Chem. for Automotive Bioplastics

2012-11-21
Minneapolis, MN (November 6, 2012) – BioAmber will be the supplier of biobased succinic acid
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Tate & Lyle expands its global innovation with new £30 million venture fund

2012-11-20
(November 8, 2012)  -  Tate & Lyle PLC announced today an investment of up to £30 million over an eight-year period in a
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PlantForm wins US$1.8M contract for anti-nerve agent R&D

2012-11-19
Guelph, ON, (November 19, 2012)  -  PlantForm Corporation has been awarded a contract for US$1,777,700 from the U.S.
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Civilian jet powered by unblended biofuel lands in Canada

2012-10-31
Ottawa, ON (October 29, 2012) - ReadiJet® Alternative Fuel Takes Flight: The world's first jet aircraft flight powered by 100%, un-blended, renewable jet fuel that
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Tabletree Juice of Creston, B.C. wins big at the World Juice Awards in Spain

2012-10-29
Tabletree News Release (October 28, 2012) Creston, B.C. Tabletree Juice of Creston, B.C. wins big at the World Juice Awards in Barcelona, Spain. On Tuesday October 16,
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Tabletree Juice on top of the world

2012-10-28
(October 27, 2012) Creston, B.C. - It's a long way from Creston to Barcelona, but orchardists Gary and Susan Snow were more than happy to
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Soy-based blacktop sealant hits the road in Guelph

2012-10-19
GUELPH, ON (October 18, 2012) - The smell was a rich citronella, but the product sinking deep into the parking lot was definitely soybean oil. With
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New Approach to Encourage Producer Involvement in Value Chains

2012-10-18
Guelph ON, (October 17, 2012) – The Agricultural Management Institute (AMI) is spearheading a project to help producers be more competitive by working
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Harper Invests in Technology Converting Emissions into Valuable Agri Product

2012-10-16
CALGARY, AB (Marketwire - Oct. 12, 2012) - An Alberta company has developed an innovative way to grow a useful high-value crop with the use
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Opening New Markets for Canadian Soybean Growers With Ecolube

2012-10-02
A new vegetable oil-based multi-purpose lubricant is now available for sale in Canada – with the potential to open up significant new markets
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Integrated Grain Business Expands Export Markets for Canadian Soybeans

2012-09-25
A leading developer and exporter of Canadian non-GMO food grade soybeans has integrated its operations and expanded into new global markets. Sevita was
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Worlds first biofuel jet flight to take off in Canada

2012-09-24
Ottawa, (September 24, 2012) - The world’s first flight powered entirely by bio jet fuel will take off next month from Ottawa, the fuel makers
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Startup Canada partners with StartupPlays to ease entrepreneurs' struggle

2012-09-19
Ottawa, ON (September 19, 2012) – Startup Canada and StartupPlays are launching a new initiative today that will share targeted
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New Growing Forward Agreement Will Drive Innovation, Market Development and Long-term Growth in Canadian Agriculture

2012-09-18
Whitehorse, YT (September 14, 2012) - Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture reached agreement on the content of the Growing Forward
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Tobacco Plants May Save Lives

2012-09-13
PlantForm Corporation, a University of Guelph spin-off company, is using tobacco plants to manufacture treatments used to combat critical illnesses like cancer using
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Ontario farmers encouraged to put business planning skills to the test

2012-09-12
Most Profitable Acre challenge to measure profitability of corn and soybean crop Guelph ON, (September 12, 2012) – Farmers can test their business planning skills as
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Ontarios Food and Beverage Industry Feeds Ontarios Economy

2012-09-12
Alliance of Ontario Food Processors Release Economic Impact Report Cambridge, ON (September 12, 2012) - The Ontario food and beverage processing industry is the untold success
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Droughty Summer Tests High-Tech Irrigation of Potatoes

2012-09-05
This summer’s drought conditions have tested Ontario’s potato farmers, of which more than half irrigate. (September, 2012) - From April through July, nearly all of southern
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New System Reduces Costs to Establish Perennial Energy Grasses

2012-09-05
(September, 2012) - New Energy Farms (NEF), Leamington, Ontario has developed a new method of propagating energy grasses, reducing establishment costs by 50
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Grad Student Launches Urban Farming Business with Potential for Profit and Social Impact

2012-08-31
(July 24, 2012)  For a generation that was raised more on Ronald McDonald than “Old MacDonald Had a Farm,” choosing to be an agri-preneur may
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Where Miscanthus and Money Mix

2012-08-29
A proposed Canadian biomass power facility shows that finance veterans believe in energy crop production. Nova Scotia (July 20, 2012) - A partnership between a Nova
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Switching to Clean Water

2012-08-17
GreenCentre Licenses Queen's University Technology (August 16, 2012) - The addition of salts to water is a common step within many industrial chemical processes. For example,
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Harper Government Investment Boosts Value of Canadian Wheat

2012-08-15
London, ON (August 13, 2012) - Canadian farmers could soon have access to a groundbreaking technology to help them deliver custom-made crops for bakers and
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Canadian Biofuels Opens Ontario Pellet Plant

2012-08-09
Southern Ontario’s first production pellet mill starts up despite delays and challenges. IT’S an odd place to build a wood pellet plant, but then the original
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Bringing Agri-Products to Market

2012-08-07
Bioenterprise Corporation, which describes itself as a business accelerator, helps agri-businesses commercialized. They work in all areas of agricultural innovation with a focus on the
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Harper Government Invests to Create Value from Waste

2012-07-20
Saskatoon, SK, (July 18, 2012) - Flax and hemp producers could soon benefit from a major increase in value per acre. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today that Advanced Foods and Materials (AFM) Canada is receiving an important investment to turn by-products of flax and hemp into high-quality fiber. "This technology will create a new revenue stream for farmers by using what were essentially waste products and getting value for them back at the farm gate," said Minister Ritz. "Our government strongly supports this kind of innovation, which will keep Canada's agricultural sector sustainable and our economy strong." AFM will use this $500,000 investment to increase production capabilities of the technology developed by Blue Goose Biorefineries. The development of this technology will substantially increase the value per acre of hemp and flax crops by finding uses for parts of plants that are currently considered waste. The increased production and availability of high-value cellulose products will create jobs in manufacturing, transportation, and research and development, to the benefit of the agricultural sector and Canada's economy as a whole. The technology also benefits the environment by expanding biorefining capabilities. "We are pleased to lead the scale-up of this technology and are looking forward to working with Blue Goose, POS Bio-Sciences, and the University of Saskatchewan," said Perry Lidster, AFM Canada Managing Director. "The project will have a positive impact on the value of Canadian crops and will create new opportunities for innovation and competitiveness with the end products that are produced." "The Blue Goose Biorefineries project is a prime example of how collaboration can work synergistically among academia, industry, and government in matching research activities with strategic industrial needs for the betterment of the socio-economic welfare of the agri-food sector in Canada," added Rickey Yada, AFM Canada Scientific Director. AFM is a national non-profit organization in the research, development, and commercialization service for innovations in the biomaterials, food, and health sectors. For more information, please visit www.afmcanada.ca. This project is funded under the Agricultural Innovation Program — a $50-million initiative announced as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan 2011 and part of the Government's commitment to help Canadian producers benefit from cutting-edge science and technology. The Program boosts the development and commercialization of innovative new products, technologies, and processes for the agricultural sector. For more information about this and other Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada programs, please visit www.agr.gc.ca. For more information, media may contact: Media Relations Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Ottawa, Ontario 613-773-7972 1-866-345-7972 Meagan Murdoch Director of Communications Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz 613-773-1059
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Government of Canada Invests in Innovation, Jobs and Growth in Southern Ontario

2012-07-10
Brantford, ON, (July 4, 2012) - The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced
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Harper Government Invests in Alternative Energy Sources for Farmers

2012-07-05
Delhi, ON (June 22, 2012) - The Harper Government is investing in a pioneering project that could provide an alternative way to generate on-farm energy
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Cement Industry Applauds Government of Canada Investment in Carbon...

2012-07-04
Cement Industry Applauds Government of Canada Investment in Carbon Capture and Reuse Initiative   Ottawa, ON, (June 28, 2012) - The Cement Association of Canada has applauded
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Market Ready - St. Joseph Health Centre

2012-06-29
St. Joseph Health Centre, Guelph explains why they buy locally and how they have successful relationships with suppliers. Leslie Carson, Manager of Food & Nutrition
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Anges Québec Members Invest in Novidev Anti+ Fruit Drinks Produced

2012-06-27
Montreal, QC (June 27, 2012) – Anges Québec is pleased to announce $1.3 million in block funding to the Montreal-based company, Novidev Santé Active. This
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Great Lakes Biodiesel Inc. in Final Stage of Construction of Canada's Largest Biodiesel Plant

2012-06-25
WELLAND, ON. (May 30, 2012) - Great Lakes Biodiesel Inc. (GLB) announces it entered the final stage of construction of Canada’s largest biodiesel plant opening
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News Release: PlantForm biosimilar performs as well as brand drug in vivo

2012-06-17
Mouse study results show PlantForm drug equivalent to Herceptin® in reducing breast cancer tumour size GUELPH, ON. (June 17, 2012) - An efficacy study in mice
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Press Release: New Energy Farms announce development of CEEDSTM

2012-06-14
NEF announce development of CEEDSTM, the easy way to establish energy crops. Ontario (June 13, 2012) New Energy Farms (NEF) has developed a revolutionary
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News Release: New vegetable oil-based lubricant now available in Canada

2012-06-11
Soy 20/20 helps commercialize new Canadian bio-product Guelph, ON, (June 11, 2012) – A new vegetable oil-based multi-purpose lubricant is now available for sale
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News Release: OFA: Bioamber To Open New Markets For Ontario Farmers

2012-06-01
Guelph, ON (Thursday May 17, 2012) –  The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is pleased with yesterday’s BioAmber announcement to proceed with the construction of a
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Press Release: Foreign Affairs Minister Helps 'Start Up' Canadian Entrepreneurialism

2012-05-02
Ottawa, ON (Wednesday, May 2, 2012)– Canada’s entrepreneurs will get a federal nod of support tonight as Member of Parliament from Ottawa West-Nepean and Foreign
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News Release: Unveiling the Truth About Soy

2012-04-23
Soy 20/20, a pillar organization of the Agri-Technology Commercialization Centre (ATCC), is hoping to boost healthy eating in Canada with the release of a new
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Recognizing Females in Agriculture - The 2012 FCC Rosemary Davis Award Winners

2012-03-28
The Farm Credit Canada Rosemary Davis Award honours women who are active leaders in Canadian agriculture. These women are role models for the
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Telus and the Globe & Mail Present 'The Challenge'

2012-03-19
Calling all small and medium-sized businesses! The best entrepreneurs thrive on both, and see the challenges not as roadblocks obstructing their way, but as stepping stones
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Press Release: Free Version of Savvy Farmer Launched

2012-02-15
On Tuesday, Guelph-based The Savvy Farmer Inc. announced the launch of Savvy Farmer lite,a free version of its popular Savvy Farmer software. The "lite"
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Excellence Award for Ag Students

2012-02-13
Each year, the Canadian Farm Business Management Council (CFBMC) collects submissions from agricultural students across Canada and awards three winners with $1,000 towards furthering their
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Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP)

2012-02-06
The Government of Canada has created the CICP program to help kickstart businesses and get their innovative products and services from the lab to the
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Press Release: Four Canadian Companies Merge to Create Sevita International

2012-02-06
PRO Seeds Marketing Inc., Agworks Inc., Hendrick Seeds Inc. and Hendrick AgriFoods merge to form Sevita International Corporation Inkerman, Ontario January 31, 2012 –
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Weather INnovations Incorporated Open House

2012-01-16
Weather INnovations Incorporated (WIN), one of Bioenterprise's success stories, specializes in providing turnkey weather based monitoring and modelling solutions for agribusinesses, producer organizations, government agencies,
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