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Milk: We Have it in The Bag

Milk: We Have it in The Bag

If you’ve ever hosted visitors from outside Canada or even from other provinces, you might have encountered puzzled looks and questions about why milk in certain regions, particularly Ontario, comes in plastic bags. Let’s delve into the history and reasons...
Navigating Dairy Safety Regulations

Navigating Dairy Safety Regulations

Let’s talk about food safety. In the bustling world of wholesale grocery distribution, ensuring food safety is paramount. If you’re a small business owner or grocer dealing with dairy products, understanding and complying with food safety regulations is...
Brown Cows Don’t Make Chocolate Milk: A History of Dairy

Brown Cows Don’t Make Chocolate Milk: A History of Dairy

Dairy farming has been a cornerstone of human life for thousands of years. Yet, many of us know surprisingly little about how milk went from the pastures to the cartons on grocery store shelves. Interestingly, a survey by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy revealed...
Canada’s Food Guide and the Dairy Industry

Canada’s Food Guide and the Dairy Industry

The Changing Dairy Industry Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) was first introduced in 1942 as a tool to help Canadians maintain their health and prevent nutritional deficiencies during wartime food rations. Over the years, the guide and its definition of a healthy diet have...