Honibe develops the world’s first pure non-sticky Honey Drop™. “Honey is the best natural unrefined sweetener and we have discovered a way to make it easy and less messy to use,” says John Rowe. “Our process has enabled consumers and manufacturers to use honey as a sweetener in their products often for the first time.” Full Story 

Investing in renewable energy sources is made easier with a new loan from Farm Credit Canada. “We are definitely seeing an increase in the number of people across the country that are interested in renewable energy sources to reduce costs and demand on the energy grid,” said FCC’s President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Stewart. Full Story 

McCain focuses on improving energy efficiency and wastewater treatment at its Carberry plant. “McCain’s energy efficiency strategies and upgraded wastewater treatment at the Carberry Plant are a great example of a win-win,” says Justin C. Walsh. “These types of programs are good for the environment and good for business.” Full Story 

Natural Pastures Cheese Company adds value to dairy farm. “Our largest challenge is to fill the demand for our cheese. We still want to keep our artisan hands-on approach to cheese making and keep the quality that gave us our award-winning reputation,” says Edgar Smith. Full Story 

Pilot project leads to new composting business model. “In the past, farmers have not been adequately paid for their efforts, so these types of programs almost always failed. Our business model works at building long term relationships so that all parties benefit,” says Michel Dufour. Full Story 

The Ottawa Valley Food Co-operative develops successful local food system. “Although it is hard work to build a local food system, it is very rewarding,” says Christina Anderman. “A local system also helps to get more money directly into the farmers’ pockets.” Full Story 

“The pilot project is designed to simulate normal operating conditions throughout the year,” says Cameron Zimmer. The Saskatchewan Research Council is leading a biodiesel pilot project. Full Story 

“My goal has always been to get more biocontrol products into the hands of growers,” says Deborah Henderson. Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Institute of Sustainable Horticulture opens Canada’s first incubator for biocontrol products. Full Story 

“Our systems can add value to food processing systems at points where inspection, quality control, sorting, packing or conversion and optimization of products occurs,” says Michael Boudreau. Robotics, 3D vision sensors and automation technology reduces costs and improves product quality for food processors. Full Story 

Canadian study shows dramatic GHG reduction from ethanol and biodiesel. The renewable fuel industry in Canada is breathing a little easier with the release of a new study that looked at the impact of biofuels on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – and the rest of us can also breathe easier. Full Story 

Researchers develop mobile fast pyrolysis technology to convert biomass to bio-oil. “We would like to see this technology become a business and revenue opportunity for farmers,” says Dr. Franco Berruti. “This portable trailer unit could be moved from farm to farm during the harvesting season to convert the leftover organic materials.” Full Story 

Researchers develop mobile fast pyrolysis technology to convert biomass to bio-oil. At the University of Western Ontario, researchers have developed a fast pyrolysis technology that converts waste biomass materials into bio-oil and other valuable products. Full Story