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State of the Industry Report
Food in Canada is producing a special State of the Industry Report. This invaluable resource will provide up-to-date statistics on sector performance, with expert analysis and commentary on the major trends, technology, consumption patterns and economic indicators currently affecting the food and beverage industry.
With coverage of seven key sectors – bake and snack food, meat, dairy, confectionery, beverage, fish and seafood, and fruit and vegetable processing – this report represents the most comprehensive snapshot of the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry available. It will be the source for clear, easy-to-access industry statistics.
Also included in this report will be our exclusive annual ranking of the Top 100 Canadian food companies, with expanded information on company brands, highlights and plans – information that is not regularly available in Food in Canada. This format allows us to explore "up-and-coming" companies that do not yet meet the minimum sales requirements to be part of our Top 100 listing, but which are making significant gains in the food industry.
We plan to have this report available in early 2008 in both printed and online versions.
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Canadian News
Kellogg overhauling marketing
Mississauga, Ont.-based Kellogg Canada has set limits on how it will market to kids, and has added additional front-of-pack nutrition labelling to several of its products.
http://investor.kelloggs.com/releases.cfm?NavSection=News
Rondeau boosts Saputo
Montreal, Que.-based Saputo's acquisition of Rondeau has boosted the company's sales, but its grocery division earnings fell due to higher raw material costs.
http://www.saputo.com/corpo/client/en/corpo/Presse/DetailsCommuniques.asp?id=945
Lance consolidates
Lance Inc. of Charlotte, N.C. announced it is closing its sugar wafer plant in Waterloo, Ont. to consolidate production in its Guelph and Cambridge, Ont. plants.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=60644&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1010653&highlight
Foodland recognizes baked goods
The Ontario government has extended its Foodland Ontario brand to baked goods in an effort to support local grain growers.
http://www.ontariowheatboard.com/news.php
Snacks drive Sun-Rype's sales
Sun-Rype Foods of Kelowna, B.C. reported a 12% increase in its net sales of snacks, led by 23% growth for its Squiggles fruit snacks.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2007/11/c8073.html Top
International News
Kraft to acquire Danone biscuits
Kraft Foods of Northfield, Ill. is set to acquire the global biscuits unit of France-based Danone Group.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=129070&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1022231
Snacks lead growth at General Mills
Minneapolis, Minn.-based General Mills' sales rose by 6% in fiscal 2007 led by Nature Valley. In its latest quarter snack sales rose 10% to $1 billion.
http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/media_center/
news_release_detail.aspx?itemID=27025&catID=227
Diamond Foods enters clubs
Diamond Foods of Stockton, Calif. announced that its new snack products will be distributed nationally through the club-store channel.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=189398&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1020240&highlight
ConAgra profits from commodities
Profits of Omaha, Neb.-based ConAgra jumped 37%, with commodity trading earnings offsetting weak retail sales.
http://investor.conagrafoods.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=97518&p
=irol-newsArticlemedia&ID=1019999&highlight =
Profits soar for cereal partners
The Nestle-General Mills joint venture reported a 25% profit growth.
http://www.nestle.com/Resource.axd?Id=50FB3158-7D39-47E5-98B1-D6F0001DDB43
CSM closes plant
Netherlands-based CSM announced it will close its Lancaster, Pa. bakery ingredients plant and consolidate production at its other U.S. facilities.
http://www.csm.nl/content/livelink/CSM10Jul07eng.pdf
Private label loses share in U.K.
Bakery and Snacks reports that the U.K. private label market share for baked goods has fallen 1.3 points to 58% since 2005.
http://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/news/ng.asp?n=78050&m=2BAS711&c=gzanxabewpfmajl
FAO: Wheat prices to remain high
A report released by the France-based Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), found that bio-fuel demand will sustain high wheat prices, despite a production rebound.
http://www.fao.org/newsroom/en/news/2007/1000620/index.html
PepsiCo expands in Russia
Five years after opening its first snack food plant in Russia, PepsiCo of Purchase, N.Y. announced plans to add a second facility to meet soaring demand.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=78265&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1013467&highlight Top
New Consumer Products
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Designed for dunking
Battle Creek, Mich.-based Kellogg Company has lauched Keebler's Dipping Delights sandwich cookies, treats that are shaped for dipping and dunking in milk.
http://investor.kelloggs.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=251078
- A spoonful of berry burst
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Procter & Gamble has launched Berry Burst, a more palatable version of its Metamucil.
http://www.pginvestor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=104574&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1011190&highlight
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General Mills' new weight management brand
Minneapolis, Minn.-based General Mills has partnered with Curves International to launch Curves branded breakfast cereals and granola bars.
http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/media_center/
news_release_detail.aspx?itemID=25749&catID=227
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Whole Grains + Chocolate
General Mills has launched Chocolate Chex, a breakfast cereal with cocoa, corn and rice whole grains.
http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/media_center/
news_release_detail.aspx?itemID=27131&catID=20366
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100-calorie desserts
Schwan's Food Service of Minneapolis, Minn. has launched 100-calorie grab-and-go cakes and apple crisp desserts under its Mrs. Smith's brand.
http://www.csnews.com/csn/products/pack_snacks/product_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003587074
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Amish Naturals' organic fettuccine
Amish Naturals of Holmesville, Ohio has added five types of fettuccine to its organic pasta lineup. The new line will include fettuccine that is made from durum wheat, tomatoes and other organic ingredients.
http://www.specialtyfood.com/fileManager/29001amish.pdf
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Multigrain pasta becomes whole
American Italian Pasta Company of Kansas City, Kan. has reintroduced its multigrain pasta line under a whole grain banner.
http://sev.prnewswire.com/food-beverages/20070529/NYTU06129052007-1.html
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Hot oatmeal with hemp
Nature's Path of Richmond, B.C. has launched HempPlus Organic Hot Oatmeal made from hulled hemp seeds.
http://www.naturespath.com/newsroom/nature_news/put_a_little_hemp_in_your_breakfast
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Krispy Kreme goes multigrain
Krispy Kreme of Winston-Salem, N.C. has introduced a new multigrain cake doughnut with seven grains and topped with oatmeal crisp.
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=120929&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1019972&highlight
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Commodity Price Watch
Economic Output by Selected Bake Goods and Snack Food Sectors – February 2007 vs. January 2007 and February 2006
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Sector |
GDP*
April '07 |
April '07 vs. April '06 |
April '07 vs. March '07 |
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$ Million |
Per cent |
Flour milling |
$350 |
(4.9)% |
1.4% |
Breakfast cereal manufacturing |
$318 |
(0.9)% |
(1.5)% |
Bakeries |
$2,631 |
5.9% |
0.4% |
Snack food manufacturing |
$1,018 |
1.7% |
(2.4)% |
Total (above 4 sectors) |
$4,317 |
3.4% |
(0.3)% |
Food manufacturing |
$16,456 |
(3.7)% |
0.2% |
Notes: Gross domestic product at basic prices in chained (1997) dollars seasonally adjusted at annual rates |
Source: Statistics Canada, Gross Domestic Product By Industry, Catalogue no. 15-001-XIE |
Canadian Exports and Imports of Flour, Cereal, Baked Goods and Snack Foods |
|
Exports as Share of Shipments 2003 |
Exports YTD April '07
|
Change vs. YTD April '06 |
Imports
YTD
April '07 |
Change
vs. YTD April '06 |
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Per cent |
$ Millions |
Per cent |
$ Millions |
Per cent |
Flour milling |
18% |
$188 |
33% |
$141 |
20% |
Breakfast cereal |
27% |
$119 |
(2)% |
$123 |
12% |
Commercial bakeries and frozen bakery products |
19% |
$190 |
12% |
$80 |
21% |
Cookies and crackers |
50% |
$176 |
16% |
$108 |
15% |
Flour mixes and dough |
34% |
$101 |
21% |
$64 |
5% |
Dry pasta |
28% |
$26 |
4% |
$37 |
11% |
Snack foods (excl. nuts and peanut butter) |
9% |
$32 |
2% |
$50 |
26% |
Total (above 7 sectors) |
23% |
$833 |
15% |
$604 |
16% |
Food manufacturing |
26% |
$5,587 |
8% |
$4,687 |
13% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Trade By Industry – NAICS Codes |
Consumer Price Index of Selected Baked Goods Sub-Groups, Canada, 2002=100 |
|
Index |
Percentage change
May 2007 from
|
|
May 2007 |
May 2006 |
April 2007 |
All items |
112.1 |
2.2% |
0.4% |
Food purchased from stores |
112.0 |
4.0% |
0.3% |
Bakery and other cereal products |
117.3 |
3.7% |
(0.9)% |
Bread, rolls and buns |
132.1 |
6.5% |
(1.9)% |
Biscuits |
112.3 |
2.1% |
(1.6)% |
Breakfast cereal and other cereal products |
108.9 |
2.3% |
0.6% |
Pasta products |
109.3 |
5.9% |
0.1% |
Flour and flour-based mixes |
104.4 |
0.8% |
2.5% |
Source: Statistics Canada, The consumer price index, Catalogue no. 62-001-XIB |
Industrial Product Price Indexes by Baked Goods and Snack Food Industry Groups, Canada, 1997=100 |
|
Index |
Percentage change
March 2007 from |
|
May
2007 |
May 2006 |
April 2007 |
Food manufacturing |
109.5 |
4.2% |
0.1% |
Flour milling |
96.2 |
3.0% |
(0.6)% |
Breakfast cereal manufacturing |
116.5 |
0.1% |
0.0% |
Bread and bakery product manufacturing |
122.7 |
3.7% |
0.0% |
Cookie and cracker manufacturing |
105.6 |
0.1% |
0.0% |
Flour mixes and dough manufacturing (from purchased flour) |
110.6 |
(0.5)% |
0.0% |
Dry pasta and tortilla manufacturing |
105.0 |
0.5% |
0.1% |
Snack food manufacturing |
110.4 |
1.0% |
0.0% |
Source: Statistics Canada, The consumer price index, Catalogue no. 62-001-XIB |
Canadian Retail Sales of Selected Baked Goods and Snack Foods |
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52 Wks
to 06/09/07 |
Volume Change vs. Year Earlier |
|
|
Value |
Value |
Units |
|
|
$ Million |
Per cent |
NGB |
| Total prepackaged bread |
$1,145.4 |
5% |
(2)% |
|
White bread |
$347.3 |
7% |
(3)% |
|
Wheat bread |
$194.3 |
0% |
(6)% |
|
Grain bread |
$211.4 |
5% |
(2)% |
|
Specialty bread |
$194.2 |
7% |
4% |
|
| Total crackers |
$378.7 |
4% |
2% |
NTG+GM+WC |
Snack crackers |
$314.5 |
5% |
4% |
|
| Total cookies |
$533.2 |
5% |
2% |
|
| Total hot cereals |
$119.4 |
7% |
3% |
|
| Total cold cereals |
$1,060.9 |
7% |
2% |
GB+Drug+MM+GM+WC |
| Total nutritious portable foods |
$523.7 |
7% |
2% |
|
Channels: NGB, National Grocery Banner; NTG, National Total Grocery; MM, Mass Merchandisers; GM, General Merchandisers; WC, Warehouse Club. |
Source: Nielsen MarketTrack |
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Ethnic & Specialty Food Expo
Ethnic & Specialty Food Expo including The All Things Organic pavilion scheduled for September 30 - October 1, 2007 at the International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario is a highly-interactive, focused trade event for retail and foodservice buyers to source new products. Please visit www.ethnicandspecialtyfood.com for more information, or contact Donna Wood, Event Director, at 888-443-6786 ext, 231 or by email at dwood@divcomevents.com.
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Edlong Dairy Flavours
 As a privately owned and operated company, Edlong has been in the business of customer satisfaction since 1914. Concentrated dairy flavours are the company's specialty, and the industry recognises the company as experts in this technology. Edlong's dairy flavours provide commodity cost reduction, batch-to-batch consistency, stability in harsh, high-heat environments and great top notes. The company's Technical Solutions team shares its expertise to bakers on applications such as breads, cookies, crackers, desserts, snacks and many other baked goods.
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Praxair Solutions
By Talaat Girgis, National Director of Food Marketing and Technologies
 Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Meet Challenges of Baking Industry
Processors of baked goods and snack foods want to produce better tasting, more consistent products that stay fresher longer, while streamlining production with less downtime and fewer reworks. Successfully meeting these challenges offers opportunities for significant improvement in productivity, efficiency and profitability. Gas application technologies and related products can provide solutions to many of these production and distribution challenges – from ingredient management through to extended shelf life.
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MAP reduces oxidation and rancidity and inhibits bacterial and mould growth in packaged goods, thereby increasing shelf life, expanding geographic reach and possibly reducing the need for preservatives.
For more than 100 years, Praxair has worked hand-in-hand with food processors to provide practical solutions that improve product quality and shelf life and simplify production. For more information, visit www.praxair.com
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Calendar of Events
July
July 15-19: International Congress of Toxicology (ICTXI) 2007. Montreal, Que. www.ict2007.org
July 23-25: Certified HACCP Auditor (ASQ). Guelph, Ont. Guelph Food Technology Centre: (519) 821-1246. gftc@gftc.ca www.gftc.ca
July 24-28: International Bison Conference. Rapid City, S.D. The National Bison Association and Canadian Bison Association: www.ibc2007.com
July 26: Accelerated Shelf-Life Studies. Guelph, Ont. Guelph Food Technology Centre: (519) 821-1246. gftc@gftc.ca www.gftc.ca
July 28-August 1: Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting + Food Expo. Chicago, Ill. Institute of Food Technologists: (312) 782-8424. www.ift.org
July 29: Canadian Breakfast at the IFT Annual Meeting. Chicago, Ill. Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology. www.am-fe.ift.org/cms/
August
Aug. 1-2: Effective Training for the Plant Floor. Guelph, Ont. Guelph Food Technology Centre: (519) 821-1246. gftc@gftc.ca www.gftc.ca
Aug. 5-10: 53rd Annual Congress of Meat Science & Technology. Beijing, China. www.icomst.org
Aug. 9: Lipids: Formulating with Healthy Fats. Guelph, Ont. Guelph Food Technology Centre: (519) 821-1246. gftc@gftc.ca www.gftc.ca
Aug. 13: Foreign Materials I: Investigation & Detection. Guelph, Ont. Guelph Food Technology Centre: (519) 821-1246. gftc@gftc.ca www.gftc.ca
Aug. 14: Foreign Materials II: In-House Evaluations using the Light Microscope. Guelph, Ont. Guelph Food Technology Centre: (519) 821-1246. gftc@gftc.ca www.gftc.ca
Aug. 16: Packaging Material Performance and Foods. Guelph, Ont. Guelph Food Technology Centre: (519) 821-1246. gftc@gftc.ca www.gftc.ca
Aug. 16: Statistical Process Control for Food Industry I. Guelph, Ont. Guelph Food Technology Centre: (519) 821-1246. gftc@gftc.ca www.gftc.ca
Aug. 16-17: HACCP Essentials Course. Mississauga, Ont. Canadian Standards Association: (800) 463-6727. www.csa.ca
Aug. 16-18: Brew Drinks China 2007. Qingdao, China. bdc@qdicec.com.cn www.bdcqd.com/eindex.asp
Aug. 20: Canadian Food Regulations – One or Two Day. Guelph, Ont. Guelph Food Technology Centre: (519) 821-1246. gftc@gftc.ca www.gftc.ca
Aug. 21: Foreign Materials II: In-House Evaluations using the Light Microscope. Guelph, Ont. Guelph Food Technology Centre: (519) 821-1246. gftc@gftc.ca www.gftc.ca
Canadian Breakfast at the IFT ANNUAL MEETING in Chicago, Ill., Sunday July 29, 2007
When you fill out your registration form please remember to sign up for the CIFST Canadian Breakfast to be held on Sunday July 29, 7:15 a.m. at the Headquarters Hotel, The Chicago Hilton, 720 S. Michigan Avenue.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet up with old and new friends with connections to Canada. Please be aware that the tickets for this event can only be obtained with advance registration and will not be available on-site, so pre-ordering is essential to enjoy this must-attend event. As well as excellent networking opportunities there will be the annual Canadian quiz with prizes.
Attending the IFT Annual Meeting + FOOD EXPO is the most effective way to keep current with the industry and to do business. Visit www.ift.org frequently for updates.
See you in Chicago July 28 - August 1 and at the Canadian Breakfast on Sunday July 29 at 7:15 a.m.!
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X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEMS
Erie, Pa.-based Eriez has introduced its XR-11 and XR-21 E-Z Tec X-Ray Inspection Systems that provide cost effective solutions for packaged products. The X-Ray Systems monitor product and package attributes such as count, fill level, mass and broken or damaged product, while detecting unwanted metals, stone, glass, bone and some plastics. Product inspection is achieved through a computer-controlled family of low-energy generators and a high-performance computer image analysis system.
Eriez. Tel: (888) 300-3743. www.eriez.com
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Roswell, Ga.-based Kimberly-Clark Professional has introduced protective eyewear to its KleenGuard brand. The KleenGuard's comfortable new protective eyewear offerings are impact-resistant, ANSI Z87.1+ compliant and provide 99.9 per cent protection from UVA and UVB rays. The eye protection comes in a simple alpha numeric product selection formula – with the alphabet letter identifying the type of product and the number indicating the type and level of features.
Kimberly-Clark Professional. Tel: (800) 255-6401. www.kc-safety.com/gloves
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Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO)
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