Consumer safety is the highest priority for dairy farmers and dairy food companies. In line with ongoing Government of Canada radiation surveillance and monitoring activities across Canada, last week the Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted sampling and testing of domestic milk from British Columbia to verify that milk remains safe for consumption. The BC Dairy industry supported this […]
Read moreVancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health launch RUHotEnuf.ca Cooking and storing food to the correct temperature is an easy way to help prevent food-borne illness in the home. Yet few Lower Mainland residents bother to use thermometers to monitor either cooking or fridge temperatures in their kitchens. To raise awareness of food safety at home, […]
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Milk in the news Stephen Hume writes about the “ruckus over raw milk” in the Vancouver Sun, Jan 24, 2011. Hume makes the argument of risk vs benefit moot as he articulately points out how pasteurization has drastically reduced the spread of many common food borne diseases, such as brucellosis, without losing the nutritious benefits of food. […]
Read moreWeak Shop gets some kudos The Weak Shop was awarded “Greatest Website Ever” by Sports Illustrated, and also featured under “Best New Retail Ideal” at Esquire.com.
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See the winning videos from the first contest. Congratulations to the winners of the Hands-on Cook-off Contest! Three BC families were awarded prizes totalling $1700 for creating home cooking shows that capture fun and togetherness in the kitchen—the kind that’ll keep you coming back for more! 26 videos entered this closely ranked competition. See the […]
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Food Taxes and Subsidies, featuring Sean Cash, Rick Barichello and Kim Raine. Food Taxes & Subsidies: Weighing the Options BC Dairy Foundation hosted the 10th Annual Nutrition Forum on May 20, 2010 featuring Dr. Sean Cash and panelists Dr. Rick Barichello and Dr. Kim Raine. Can Taxes and Subsidies Help Trim our Waistlines (and Health Care […]
Read moreCome meet the farmers who grow the food you eat Agriculture in the City April 23-25, 2010Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby Agriculture in the City is a free family event to help people who live in the city better understand the vibrant and innovative world of agriculture and how it affects their day-to-day lives. Come meet the […]
Read moreUBC’s annual Storm the Wall event saw fierce competition this year UBC’s annual Storm the Wall event saw fierce competition this year and the sponsor VIP Challenge was no exception. BC Dairy Foundation (BCDF), as an active sponsor of the event, entered their office team to compete for the fourth year running. This year, the BCDF team […]
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