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Opportunity analysis Alberta co-packing sector : external report

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Reports the findings of an opportunity analysis of Alberta's co-packing sector. The analysis was conducted to determine the viability of co-packing and to identify considerations and examples for... More ≫

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Reports the findings of an opportunity analysis of Alberta's co-packing sector. The analysis was conducted to determine the viability of co-packing and to identify considerations and examples for successful co-packing businesses and recommendations on effective business models to foster growth in the food, natural health and personal care sectors in Alberta. This analysis includes a literature review of the impact co-packing services have on small to medium-sized businesses and fourteen interviews with co-packers and stakeholders conducted from January to March 2020. The opportunity analysis has been sorted into three sections: an overview of the North American and Alberta co-packing industry, the considerations for viable business models and best practices, and resources and supports.

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Explained in brief : Alberta's canola trade options

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Provides results from an analysis of export market diversification potential and processing of Alberta's and Canada's canola, and identifies specific Asian markets for Canada’s canola export.

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Circular economy

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Looks at the work done by the Agriculture and Forestry's Bio-industrial Opportunities (BIO) Section to support a "circular economy" in Alberta's agri-food process industry, where the efficient use... More ≫

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Looks at the work done by the Agriculture and Forestry's Bio-industrial Opportunities (BIO) Section to support a "circular economy" in Alberta's agri-food process industry, where the efficient use of resources is maximized and waste is reduced, recycled, and reused for additional purposes.

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Agricultural Operation Practices Act red tape reduction review : regulation amendments

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural... More ≫

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation and Standards and Administration Regulation.

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AOPA red tape reduction regulatory review : what we heard report

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This document summarizes the feedback received from the Agricultural Operation Practices Act Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review engagement sessions held in September 2020.

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Potential economic impact of European and American foulbrood on Alberta’s beekeeping industry

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This report provides an estimate of the potential economic impact of European and American foulbrood on Alberta’s beekeeping industry and helps demonstrate that the existence of American foulbrood... More ≫

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This report provides an estimate of the potential economic impact of European and American foulbrood on Alberta’s beekeeping industry and helps demonstrate that the existence of American foulbrood and European foulbrood can cause significant economic losses for the beekeeping industry in Alberta if left unmanaged.

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Biomaterial development and characterization

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Outlines the work of Alberta Agriculture & Forestry's Biomaterial Program, which supports the commercialization of bio-based materials from agriculture and forestry biomass. The abundance of... More ≫

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Outlines the work of Alberta Agriculture & Forestry's Biomaterial Program, which supports the commercialization of bio-based materials from agriculture and forestry biomass. The abundance of feedstocks such as hemp, flax and cereal fibres, as well as forestry residues, presents an emerging opportunity for Alberta to develop the biomaterial sector.

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Planning and reporting requirements for tree improvement

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This directive clarifies the planning, reporting, and monitoring requirements for deploying improved seed. It consolidates improved seed deployment requirements outlined in other policy documents... More ≫

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This directive clarifies the planning, reporting, and monitoring requirements for deploying improved seed. It consolidates improved seed deployment requirements outlined in other policy documents into a single reference document and is applicable to all timber disposition holders in the Green Area of Alberta with reforestation obligations.

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Value-added fractionation program

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Describes the Value-added Fractionation and Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products (NNHP) Program, which was developed in 2014 to help companies to develop natural ingredients as well as... More ≫

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Describes the Value-added Fractionation and Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products (NNHP) Program, which was developed in 2014 to help companies to develop natural ingredients as well as utilization into finished products. The Program is managed by the Bio-industrial Opportunities (BIO) Section in Agrigulture and Forestry, which provides business development and technical expertise to clients, which include early stage startups, mature companies, industry stakeholders and academic researchers.

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Technical capabilities and equipment spray dryer

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The Bio-Industrial Opportunities Section supports development of novel bio-based products/processes made from agriculture and forestry feedstocks. Spray drying is a process that uses rapid hot air... More ≫

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The Bio-Industrial Opportunities Section supports development of novel bio-based products/processes made from agriculture and forestry feedstocks. Spray drying is a process that uses rapid hot air drying to convert a liquid slurry or solution into a dry powder.

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