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Ava Innova is collaborating with Icicle Technologies to support food businesses.

On Dec 4, Icicle will host a live webinar introducing the new ERP UI for food and beverage manufacturers — designed to improve productivity and streamline manual, disconnected silo work across the industry.

Ava Innova helps companies implement these solutions with food safety, regulatory, product development, and ingredient expertise.

Register through the link here and in bio. https://webinars.icicletechnologies.com/avainnova

Key Requirements to Sell Food from Home
Even for low-risk foods, you’ll need to meet these conditions:
Get a Permit: Contact your regional health authority (e.g., Vancouver Coastal Health, Northern Health) to apply for a food service permit. They’ll inspect your kitchen and review your plans.


Kitchen Standards: Your kitchen must be clean, pest-free, and equipped for safe food prep. Some authorities might require upgrades like a separate handwashing sink.

FOODSAFE Training: While not always required by law, a FOODSAFE Level 1 certificate is often recommended (or requested) to prove you know safe food handling practices.

Local Bylaws: Check your municipality’s zoning rules and business licensing requirements—some areas restrict home-based food sales.

New Front-of-Package (FOP) labeling regulations in Canada and proposed rules in the U.S. are pushing food manufacturers to make crucial decisions. By 2026, many products will need to display warning symbols for high levels of saturated fat, sodium, or added sugars. This affects even products marketed as healthy, including plant-based and organic options. Companies must choose between adding FOP labels or reformulating to avoid them. This challenge presents an opportunity to innovate by reducing nutrients of concern while maintaining product quality and appeal. Manufacturers who successfully balance nutrition, taste, and affordability could gain a competitive edge in an increasingly health-conscious market. The food industry must now prioritize transparency and nutritional improvement to meet both regulatory requirements and evolving consumer expectations.

MPY Trading Ltd. is a Canadian seafood company that was fined a significant amount by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in 2024.  

Here's what happened:

Mislabeling of Origin: MPY Trading Ltd. falsely labeled crabs as originating from Canada when they were actually imported from the United States.
Violation of the Safe Food for Canadians Act: This mislabeling constituted a violation of the Safe Food for Canadians Act.
Substantial Fine: The company was fined $1,155,685 for these offenses.

Are You at Risk? Ava innova work with Ava innova Supporting guidance to navigate CFIA regulations. Personalized support to ensure accurate labeling. Protect your business from hefty fines and license loss.

https://inspection.canada.ca/en/inspection-and-enforcement/actions-taken/prosecution-bulletins/2024-11-29

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season! As we approach the new year, we look forward to fostering local partnerships that support better sustainable food production, enhance accessibility, and promote community health.

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