Food

Cocoa prices spike, farmers struggle, Easter treat expected for Big Chocolate

Climate change wreaking havoc on producers but that’s not expected to hurt chocolate marketplace

Mar 28, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

National school food program awaits federal decision

Framework on finance minister Freeland’s desk, no indication yet on whether it will be adopted

Mar 22, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

2 retired Comox Valley residents joined forces to feed the region’s homeless

The local initiative offers lunches to over 25 clients of the Connect Centre, three times a week

Mar 19, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Hunger persists in Comox Valley despite historic school food program funds

Food security experts question rollout of Comox Valley Schools’ Feeding Futures money

Feb 28, 2024 8:31 AM Read more >

Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

Experts says impacts could last for years

Feb 25, 2024 9:10 AM Read more >

Lab-grown milk protein could be headed to Canada soon

Israeli lab says it has permission to use its product in Canadian animal-free dairy products

Feb 5, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

‘Kidney Alley’ latest effort to help B.C. residents with kidney disease

Hotdog king Skully White aims to raise kidney donation awareness with wall at Abbotsford Centre

Feb 1, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

WOLF: Trying to avoid the iconic McRib this time around

COLUMN: Sandwich makes return to Canada for first time in 10 years

Jan 29, 2024 5:40 PM Read more >

Halal food industry growing to meet demand as Muslim population rises

Nearly 5 per cent of Canadians are Muslim, according to the 2021 census

Jan 14, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island bakery has ‘stollen’ hearts this holiday season

Victoria’s Dutch Bakery is in high demand in December

Dec 11, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >