by Doug Duke | Mar 19, 2019 | News
Tareq Hadhad, the celebrated Syrian-Canadian founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate, has been confirmed as the closing keynote speaker at the 2019 Canadian Food Summit. The annual national conference of CIFST takes place May 22 to 24 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After...
by Doug Duke | Mar 13, 2019 | News
Members of CIFST can now take advantage of a rebated rate for the HACCP and Food Safety Certificate Program as offered by the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. The unique collaboration means CIFST members can enjoy a rebate of 20 percent of the posted...
by Doug Duke | Mar 8, 2019 | News
The second in a year-long series of webinars has been recently announced. The presentation on Market Insights & Global Food Trends will be presented by CIFST President Elect Rob Kowal on Wednesday, April 3 at 1pm EST. The information-packed 45-minute webinar will...
by Doug Duke | Feb 13, 2019 | News, Uncategorised
Barry Callebaut, one of the largest manufacturers of quality chocolate and cocoa in the world, has signed on as a Title Sponsor of the 2019 Canadian Food Summit. The two day National conference of CIFST takes place May 22 to 24 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. “We are...
by Doug Duke | Feb 8, 2019 | News
If you haven’t renewed your CIFST membership for 2019 yet, you will want to do so soon. The deadline to renew is February 28th. After that, all unpaid memberships will lapse and require an administrative fee to reinstate. CIFST membership provides many benefits...
by Doug Duke | Jan 28, 2019 | News
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, a well-known food commentator and Professor of Food Distribution and Policy at Dalhousie University, is set to speak at the 2019 Canadian Food Summit, CIFST’s annual national conference, taking place May 22 to 24 in Halifax, NS. The...
by Doug Duke | Dec 13, 2018 | News
Opportunities to present at CIFST’s 2019 national conference are now available. Recently renamed the Canadian Food Summit, the theme of next year’s event is Sustainable Innovation. Abstracts and proposals to be an official presenter at the 2019 Canadian...
by Doug Duke | Nov 29, 2018 | News
Dr. Mike Nickerson, CIFST President and Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, will present the first in a series of 2019 webinars on January 30. Entitled Future of Plant Proteins: Utilization in Food and Beyond, the 45-minute webinar will discuss some emerging...
by Doug Duke | Nov 29, 2018 | News
Calling all young professional CIFST members! The launch of 2019 National Mentorship Program is just weeks away and we are now seeking mentee candidates aged 35 and under currently working or seeking employment in the food and beverage sector. The unique, cloud-based...
by Doug Duke | Oct 26, 2018 | News
Next year, the Canadian food and beverage sector will descend on the country’s picturesque east coast as the city of Halifax has been selected as the location of CIFST’s 2019 National Conference. Running May 22 to 24, the 2019 National Conference will take...
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