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Wall Street Journal
a day ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
The Canned-Food Aisle Is Getting Squeezed by Rising Steel Tariffs
Soup, black beans and sliced pineapple could all soon become more expensive because of one particular reason: their cans. Cans used for food require tin-coated, ultrathin sheet steel made from molten iron. Not much is produced in the U.S., where domestic producers have been scaling back production for years.
Associated Press
17-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Camfil Canada Food and Beverage Air Filtration Expert Analysis: Addressing Air Quality Risks in Canada's Food and Beverage Production Industry
05/16/2025, Coquitlam, BC // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Camfil Canada, a commercial and industrial air filtration manufacturer has published a critical analysis examining how poor air quality threatens food and beverage manufacturing operations across the country. This comprehensive resource addresses contamination risks, regulatory compliance challenges, and operational inefficiencies affecting producers from Vancouver to Halifax. Key Takeaways of this study for Canadian Food Manufacturers Covers: The in-depth analysis available at reveals several critical insights for production facilities across Canada: Regional Considerations for Canadian Producers The resource addresses unique challenges facing manufacturers in different Canadian regions: Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta) Food producers in Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton contend with specific environmental factors including seasonal wildfires that can introduce harmful particulates into processing environments. The analysis provides tailored recommendations for western Canadian facilities managing these regional air quality challenges. Central Canada (Saskatchewan, Manitoba) Manufacturers throughout Winnipeg, Regina, and surrounding areas face distinct considerations related to agricultural processing and extreme seasonal temperature variations. The resource outlines filtration strategies optimized for these Prairie Province conditions. Ontario Production Hubs The dense manufacturing corridor spanning Toronto, Hamilton, and surrounding areas presents specific challenges related to urban pollution and industrial cross-contamination. Ontario-specific guidance addresses these concentrated production environments. Quebec Manufacturing Sector Montreal, Quebec City, and regional production facilities benefit from specialized recommendations addressing the province's unique regulatory framework and manufacturing legacy. The analysis includes Quebec-specific compliance insights. Atlantic Region Production Food processors in Halifax, Moncton, and other Maritime locations receive guidance on managing coastal air quality challenges including humidity, salt air, and related environmental factors affecting production. Essential Resources for Canadian Manufacturers The comprehensive guide at includes several valuable tools for Canadian food and beverage manufacturers: Expert Support for All Canadian Regions Camfil Canada provides specialized technical support for food and beverage manufacturers throughout all provinces: For comprehensive insights on protecting your production environment through advanced filtration strategies, visit The Hidden Threat of Poor Air Quality in Food and Beverage Production Facilities. About Camfil Canada Air Filtration Camfil Canada is a leading provider of clean air solutions for commercial and industrial applications. For more than 60 years, Camfil has been helping protect people, processes, and the environment through advanced air filtration technologies. With manufacturing facilities in Toronto, Ontario and Laval, Quebec, and offices and technical support across all Canadian provinces, Camfil provides specialized expertise in air filtration applications for the food and beverage industry, commercial and public buildings, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and commercial building sectors throughout Canada. Media Contact: Phillip Ilijevsk 905-660-0688 i Camfil Canada
Washington Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Proposed GOP cuts could jeopardize SNAP users, farmers and state budgets
The federal government has fully paid for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program since it was first created in 1939 as a way to fight food insecurity amid the Great Depression. But now, Republicans in Congress are looking into forcing states to pay for 5 to 25 percent of SNAP funding in a move experts warn could force state governments to remove individuals from the food assistance program, leave local budgets with massive shortfalls and hurt the food producers and retailers that serve them.
NHK
08-05-2025
- Business
- NHK
Trump tariffs cast shadow over wagyu, sushi
Trump tariffs cast shadow over wagyu, sushi The threat of tariffs from the Trump administration has food producers in Japan looking for sales channels elsewhere while also adding value to their products.
