A test to detect melamine in milk Wednesday, May 5, 2010 University of Miami researchers in Florida have developed a fast test to detect melamine adulteration in milk. Melamine, a plastic product, was found in pet food two years ago and in milk in China, where babies died from drinking it. Because of its high nitrogen content, melamine appears to raise the protein content of a food but also causes health problems and even death.The Florida test takes 15 minutes. The casein portion of the milk is removed first because it interferes with melamine detection. Gold nano-particles are added and, if melamine is present, the colour of the solution changes to blue from red within seconds. Adding Cyanuric acid, which also reacts to melamine, makes the test more specific to the product.The goal of the Florida research is to develop a test that can be used in third world countries. Melamine contamination is regarded as a worldwide problem. BF Michigan claims compromise was a win Defending the Cargill brand with cameras
Ontario Invests $7M in Agri-Food Innovation Tuesday, May 26, 2026 The Ontario government is committing up to $7 million to support 34 new research projects aimed at transforming innovative ideas into practical, market-ready solutions for farmers and food processors across the province. Delivered through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, the... Read this article online
Sunrise Farms invests over $100 million to build advanced poultry plant in Woodstock Monday, May 25, 2026 Ontario’s agri-food sector is set for another major boost as Sunrise Farms announced an investment of more than $100 million to build a state-of-the-art poultry processing facility in Woodstock. The expansion—described as the largest greenfield project in the company’s history—will... Read this article online
Falling Behind on Direct Alcohol Shipping Deadline Monday, May 25, 2026 Canada’s small alcohol producers are growing increasingly frustrated as a promised timeline for direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol shipping reforms approaches with little visible progress. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling out federal and provincial... Read this article online
Saskatchewan Startup Unveils Portable Device to Detect Crop Diseases in the Field Monday, May 25, 2026 With global crop losses from pests and diseases reaching as high as 40 percent annually, a Saskatchewan-based startup is working to equip farmers with faster, more practical tools to protect their yields. PathoScan Technologies, founded in Saskatoon, has developed a portable... Read this article online
Beau’s and Kubota launch Ontario tractor giveaway celebrating rural life Monday, May 25, 2026 Ontario residents have a chance to take home a brand-new Kubota BX2680 tractor this summer thanks to a new partnership between Beau’s Brewing Co. and Kubota Canada Ltd. Beau’s Brewing Co. is an independent Canadian craft brewer founded in Vankleek Hill, Ontario. Since 2006, Beau’s... Read this article online