Industry reports

We recently received access to use the four-page infographic of a Northern Ontario maple syrup bottling facility feasibility study we conducted in winter 2018. OMSPA (Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association), the client, entitled the report “Filling Ontario’s Needs”. Click here to view the infographic (PDF)


Canada’s Safe Food for Canadians Regulations took effect on January 15, 2019.  The SFCR will profoundly affect food safety enforcement in Canada, and shift responsibility for the sale of safe food squarely onto the manufacturer and seller.  This article describes the major events which catalyzed the creation of the SFCR.

The journey towards safe food for Canadians (PDF)
Written by Carol T. Culhane and published in the Winter 2017 issue of CAPRA’s NOC (News of Course)


This really happened!  This article describes one US manufacturer’s debacle when their on-label nutrient content claims came under the scrutiny by a misinformed special interest group, who then took their case to a skilled, high-profile American journalist. Read how scientific rigour saved the day!

The court of public opinion
Written by Carol T. Culhane and published in the Winter 2014 issue of Baker’s Journal


Food allergen labelling legislation in Canada (PDF)