Now approved in Canada, controversial purple tomato set to debut in stores
A genetically modified purple tomato, developed by California-based Norfolk Healthy Produce, has been approved for sale in Canada and is expected in grocery stores in the coming months. The purple variety is a typical cherry-type tomato with extra anthocyanins, the natural pigment that also makes blueberries blue. The additional anthocyanins in the purple tomatoes are thanks to two genes from...
Restaurants Canada opens Ottawa office as push for no-tax dining ramps up
Toronto-based Restaurants Canada has opened a new Ottawa office, signalling the advocacy group’s determination to bolster its presence on Parliament Hill at time when it’s pushing the federal government to make dining out tax-free. The nonprofit association recently announced its Ottawa expansion as a bid to “engage directly with federal decision-makers and strengthen our voice on Parliament Hill.” “It’s just...