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Associated Press
01-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Food and Beverage Air Filtration Guide by Camfil Canada Exposes Risks of Poor Indoor Air Quality
06/01/2025, Toronto, ON // PRODIGY: Feature Story // Camfil Canada, a leading provider of premium clean air solutions, has unveiled vital insights into the danger of inadequate air quality in food and beverage production facilities. In a newly released article-- The Hidden Threat of Poor Air Quality in Food and Beverage Production Facilities --Camfil Canada emphasizes the critical role of effective air filtration in safeguarding product quality, employee health, and environmental sustainability. Airborne contaminants such as fine particulate matter, bacteria, allergens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and mold spores pose significant risks to food safety and staff productivity. These risks are exacerbated by environmental challenges, including wildfire smoke and increasingly humid conditions in Canada. Left unchecked, these contaminants can lead to product spoilage, foodborne illnesses, and even supply chain disruptions. 'Effective air filtration plays a major role in extending product quality and shelf life, inhibiting fat oxidation, and reducing food waste,' said Berni Baier, Camfil Canada. 'By removing airborne contaminants like fine particulate matter and allergens, we not only improve workplace conditions but also mitigate the environmental impact on surrounding communities.' Camfil's research highlights how proper air filtration systems, such as MERV 14-A and HEPA filters, can address these challenges by maintaining high purity standards required in critical processing areas. Advanced filtration systems reduce product recalls, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and provide a cleaner, safer workplace for facility staff. The article also shines a light on the industry's growing regulatory gaps regarding air quality. While the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) establishes robust guidelines for food safety, explicit standards for air filtration in food processing facilities remain limited. This gap leaves room for inefficient air filtration practices that could compromise product safety and worker well-being. Recognizing this need, Camfil Canada advocates for proactive investments in robust air filtration technologies. By employing a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to select appropriate air filters, businesses can identify energy-efficient filtration systems that reduce long-term costs and deliver significant operational benefits. For food and beverage manufacturers and health professionals seeking to enhance production standards, Camfil Canada offers tailored air filtration solutions designed to address the unique challenges of the sector. Interested parties can learn more by accessing the full article here. About Camfil Canada For more than 60 years, Camfil has been helping people breathe cleaner air. As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, we provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment. Read more about Camfil Canada. For media inquiries, please contact: Phillip Ilijevski Camfil Canada Inc. Phone: 437-929-1161
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Commercial Kitchen Air Quality Under Scrutiny — Camfil, a Canadian Air Filter Manufacturer, Responds with Industry-Leading Solutions
04/28/2025, Toronto, ON // PRODIGY: Feature Story // Poor indoor air quality is becoming an overlooked hazard in commercial kitchens across Canada, from Vancouver's bustling restaurant districts to food service facilities in Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal. A new blog by Camfil Canada—a global leader in clean air solutions—explores the specific air quality challenges facing Canadian kitchens and how advanced filtration technologies can help address them. The article, titled 'Canadian Commercial Kitchen Air Quality: Threats & Air Filter Solutions,' offers a science-backed overview of pollutants found in kitchen environments. These include fine particulate matter, grease vapours, odours, and combustion byproducts, which not only impact staff health but also compromise HVAC system performance and affect regulatory compliance. 'Our goal is to help kitchen operators—from independent cafés in Ottawa to large-scale food halls in Edmonton—understand the unseen risks of airborne contaminants,' said Berni Baier, an air quality expert at Camfil Canada. 'With the right filtration systems, we can support cleaner, healthier, and more energy-efficient kitchen environments across the country.' The educational resource serves as a guide for kitchen managers, building engineers, and facilities managers looking to improve indoor air quality without compromising performance or energy efficiency, highlighting solutions tailored to Canadian building codes and commercial HVAC systems, including high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, molecular filters for odour control, and grease-resistant pre-filters that extend equipment life. Camfil's Canadian branches, including those in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, and Halifax, provide localized support and consulting to food service professionals. To read the full article and learn more about improving commercial kitchen IAQ, visit: About Camfil Canada For more than 60 years, Camfil has been helping people breathe cleaner air. As a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions, we provide commercial and industrial air filtration that improves worker productivity and keeps HVAC components clean and running optimally. We also help you minimize energy usage, which benefits human health and the environment. Visit for more information. Media Contact: Phillip Ilijevski Camfil Canada Inc. T: 437-929-1161
Associated Press
13-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Latest ASHRAE and CSA Standards New Report by Camfil Canada Air Filtration
02/12/2025, Toronto, Canada // PRODIGY: Feature Story // Camfil Canada Air Filtration Solutions is proud to announce the publication of a comprehensive blog post that explores the latest ASHRAE and CSA standards for air filtration. This timely update addresses the evolving needs of Canada's HVAC industry, offering valuable insights into how these standards impact HVAC air filter selection, performance, and overall indoor air quality. The blog is specifically tailored for professionals involved in designing, installing, and maintaining air filtration systems, ensuring that stakeholders have access to the most current information to meet regulatory requirements and enhance building safety. As air quality remains a critical concern across Canada, Camfil's detailed analysis breaks down complex standards into an actionable plan to improve IAQ. The blog emphasizes the importance of adapting to these updated guidelines, which promise to elevate HVAC filtration performance and support best practices in air filtration across a wide range of applications—from commercial and industrial facilities to healthcare environments. This resource educates and guides Canadian decision-makers in selecting the right HVAC air filter technologies to save energy, become more sustainable, and increase operational efficiency. 'Staying informed about updates from CSA and ASHRAE is crucial for maintaining high indoor air quality standards,' said Berni Baier from Camfil Canada Air Filtration Solutions. 'Our blog offers a straightforward guide for implementing the latest ASHRAE and CSA standards into effective air filtration strategies, ultimately helping Canadian businesses and institutions protect the health of their occupants as well as to optimize their air filtration systems.' About Camfil Canada Air Filtration Solutions Camfil is a world leader in providing innovative air filtration solutions that protect people, processes, and products in various industries. With decades of expertise in delivering high-performance HVAC air filters and clean air technologies, Camfil Canada Air Filtration Solutions is dedicated to advancing indoor air quality nationwide through sustainable, effective, and reliable products and services. Media Contact: Camfil Canada Inc. T: 437-929-1161
