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2026

THE CANADIAN MAPLE SYRUP CASE: WHEN “PURE” IS NOT PURE AND WHY RETAIL NEEDS THE WHOLE-CHAIN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

Author: Dr. Juan-Marcelo Gómez In food retail, trust is not an abstract value. It is a commercial asset. It shapes repeat purchasing, brand equity, category confidence, and the credibility of every claim placed on a package. When that trust is compromised, the damage extends beyond a single supplier or a...

STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE AND MARKET ACCESS IN NEW BRUNSWICK’S LOBSTER INDUSTRY WITH WHOLE-CHAIN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD (WCIS)

Author: Breanne Clarke, CSCIP New Brunswick’s lobster industry is a cornerstone of the Atlantic Canadian seafood economy and one of the province’s most valuable commercial industries. The fishery is managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) through a system of Lobster Fishing Areas, each governed by region-specific seasons, size limits,...