Webber Naturals Mild Iron is uniquely formulated to support your body in making healthy red blood cells. The human body needs to generate a steady supply of new red blood cells to replace old and damaged ones. To do this, it is essential to receive adequate amounts of particular nutrients in the diet, especially iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid.
What makes it unique? This new formula contains vitamin B12, folic acid and ferrous bisglycinate. According to experts, it is a form of iron that is easily absorbed, has fewer side effects and is safer than other forms of supplemental iron.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a criminal investigation against Dole Foods Co. for a listeria outbreak earlier this year. The outbreak was linked to four deaths and dozens of illnesses.

“Dole has recently been contacted by the Department of Justice in connection with its own investigation, and we will be similarly cooperating with the DOJ to answer questions and address any concerns,” the food company said in a statement Friday.

Dole Foods is withdrawing the sale of its packaged salads in three Canadian provinces and more than 20 U.S. states. They notified the CDC on January 21 that they had stopped production at a processing facility in Springfield, Ohio.

“CDC recommends that consumers do not eat, restaurants do not serve, and retailers do not sell packaged salads produced at the Dole processing facility in Springfield, Ohio,” the CDC said.

Effective May 1, 2016, iLevel Management, Inc., will become Queen B Kitchen’s broker in Canada.
The two organizations will work closely together to build sales across Canada.
Horizon Distribution distributes Queen B Kitchen products in Western Canada, and Lifemax Distribution in Ontario and Quebec.

Queen B Kitchen makes small batch gluten-free goods from all-natural ingredients. Their artisan cookie line is gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and non-GMO. A portion of each box is contributed to the First Nation’s School Breakfast Program through the ONEXONE charity.

iLevel Management opened its doors three years ago and centres its principles on innovation, integration, and invigoration of its brands and marketing strategies. They are retailer driven and strive towards long-term success.

The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to express its support for Bill C-14 and to identify areas for rights of conscience and access that need to be addressed.

“CPhA believes that Bill C-14 appropriately recognizes the role of pharmacists and protects those pharmacists who choose to participate from any criminal liability,” said Phil Emberley, Director of Professional Affairs, Canadian Pharmacists Association. “We are pleased that the legislation addresses many of our recommendations and acknowledges that assisted dying involves a comprehensive team of health care professionals, including pharmacists.”
CPhA plans to work with the government to ensure the drafting of regulations and development of clinical practice guidelines will note the importance of pharmacists’ role and will protect them throughout the process of involvement.

Paleoethics is a new protein supplement that is compatible with the Paleo diet. With seven different options, including vegan options and a hot drink option, there is something for everyone. They will be launching their first line within the next few months. Since this is the only product of its kind out there, expect this to fly off the shelves! For a full company profile, watch out for our upcoming issue of IHR.

Integra Sales & Marketing has expanded their team with a talented Ontario native.
Integra Marketing has been servicing the food industry by creating and executing marketing plans since 1990.

Bobbi Krien has been working as a store manager with Nature’s Fare since 1998.
Having been with the Penticton store for a number of years, Krien is now managing the White Rock location.

Capsugel, a manufacturer of drug capsules, has taken on Virginie Dionne-Bourassa as their new Business Development Manager.

Prior to her work with Capsugel, Dionne-Bourassa most recently worked as the Marketing Director of Canadian Operations at Atrium Innovations, an innovative leader in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of science-based nutritional health products. Before this, she was the Marketing Director for Heel Canada, a pharmaceutical company specializing in the production and development of medicines made from natural ingredients.

On Tuesday, the Quebec government propositioned an alteration to the province’s sign rules that would require businesses to add French to their outdoor signage.

“Thanks to this change, every person, whether driving on a highway, on a sidewalk, in an industrial area or in a commercial parking lot, will know they are in Quebec, because they will see French on the signs,” said Hélène David, acting minister for the protection and promotion of the French Language, who made this week’s announcement.

Under the proposed guidelines, businesses with a non-French trademark name would be required to add a French word, description or slogan to their outdoor signage. However, this modification would not apply to trademarks that are names, such as Tim Hortons.

According to the province, these changes would also require that the added French words be well lit at night. Moreover, the French words would not have to be bigger than the non-French trademark name. The overarching goal of this motion is to have a “sufficient French presence” at every business in Quebec.

For the next 45 days, the government will be accepting public feedback on this proposition. Subsequently, any necessary adjustments to the sign rules will be made and cabinet will make its decision.

This proposal follows 2014’s court battle between major retailers like Walmart, Costco and Best Buy and The Office Québécois de la Langue Française (OQLF), who wanted these companies to change their signs to generic French names or add French slogans. However, the judge ruled in favour of the retailers, ultimately deciding that businesses that have Non-French trademark names on their storefront signs do not violate the Charter of the French Language. This decision was later upheld by the Quebec Court of Appeal.