Casco changes name Thursday, September 13, 2012 by SUSAN MANNCasco Inc. is following the lead of its parent company, Ingredion Inc., and changing its name to Ingredion Canada Incorporated effective Oct. 1.Based in Westchester, Illinois, Ingredion Inc. is a global ingredient provider to the food, beverage, brewing, pharmaceutical and numerous other industries. The company was formerly called Corn Products International Inc. but changed its name in June to better reflect the company’s position as a leading supplier of starch and sweetener ingredients to a range of industries.Ilene Gordon, chairman, president and chief executive officer, says in a press release the new name better reflects the diversity and growth of the company’s product offerings and is “more representative of the stronger, more global company we have become.”The company has three corn wet milling facilities in Ontario. BF Canada's pest management regulatory agency cuts jobs Horse industry panel praised
Strategies to Optimize Market Returns in Ontario Monday, September 15, 2025 Berkley Fedorchuk, grain marketing specialist with Hensall Co-op in Southwestern Ontario, recently shared insights into the current corn market and strategies for forward marketing during his presentation at the . With a focus on the Ontario and Eastern Canadian grain sectors,... Read this article online
From Plows to Plates - The 2025 International Plowing Match Returns to Niagara Friday, September 12, 2025 For the first time since 1926, the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo (IPM) is returning to the Niagara Region Setpember 16 to 20. Set to take place in West Lincoln, the 106th edition of this iconic event will run under the theme “,” celebrating the deep roots and fresh flavours of... Read this article online
Festival of Guest Nations returns to Leamington Friday, September 12, 2025 On Sunday, September 14, 2025, Seacliff Park in Leamington, Ontario, will come alive with music, food, and celebration as the Festival of Guest Nations returns to honour the migrant worker communities who play a vital role in Essex County’s agricultural economy. With more than 20 years... Read this article online
York Region launching new Agri-Food Startup Program Thursday, September 11, 2025 A new program in York Region is designed to help entrepreneurs find their footing in the food space. The 14-week hybrid Agri-Food Start-up Program partners entrepreneurs with local organizations like the Foodpreneur Lab, Syzl, York Region Food Network, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island... Read this article online
Corn and Soybean Diseases Spread This Season Wednesday, September 10, 2025 As reported on the OMAFRA website fieldcropnews.com, as well as in previous articles by Farms.com, the 2025 growing season is nearing its end with corn and soybean farmers in Ontario and the U.S. Corn Belt facing disease challenges that reflect changing weather conditions. For corn, two... Read this article online