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Markham-Based MedReleaf Receives EU GMP Certification for Shipment From its Markham Facility and Completes First Export to Cannamedical Pharma in Germany

Med Releaf GelsMARKHAM, ONJuly 11, 2018 /CNW/ – MedReleaf Corp. today announced that it has received certification under the European Medical Agency’s Good Manufacturing Practices Standards for its Markham facility from authorities in Cologne, Germany to make a first export of its products into Germany and has completed its first shipment of medical cannabis to Cannamedical Pharma GmbH.

Markham-Based MedReleaf Completes Cannabis Supply Agreement with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Med Releaf GelsMARKHAM, ON, July 5, 2018 /CNW/ – MedReleaf Corp.  (TSX:LEAF) (“MedReleaf” or the  Company”) today announced that it has completed a supply agreement with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (“AGLC”) to supply high quality adult recreational-use cannabis products.

Vaughan Headquartered Kontrol Energy to Enter Cannabis Market as a Supplier of Integrated Energy Solutions

Kontrol energyVAUGHANJuly 4, 2018 /CNW/ – Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE: KNR) (FSE: 1K8) (“Kontrol” or the “Company”) is entering the North American cannabis market as a supplier of integrated energy efficiency solutions and technologies.

Markham-Based MedReleaf Receives Health Canada Approval for Cannabis Oil Softgel Capsules

Med Releaf GelsMARKHAM, ONFeb. 6, 2018 /CNW/ – MedReleaf Corp., Canada’s first and only ISO 9001 and ICH-GMP certified cannabis producer, today announced that it has received Health Canada approval for the sale of its cannabis oil softgel capsules, becoming the first licensed producer (“LP”) to bring colour-coded and cannabis variety-specific softgel capsules to market and the only LP to manufacture softgel capsules from a certified ISO and GMP facility.

Premier Wynne Celebrates Agri-Food Innovation in Ontario

York Region AgricultureRichmond Hill’s Ownace produces high-quality nutritious food products such as cereal, quinoa, oats and honey. In Nanjing, they signed an agreement that will open up China’s East Territory as a new market for the company’s food products.

Another Richmond Hill company, Canada Lawkes International Natural Health Products, signed a deal in Chongqing. They will supply Ontario-grown ginseng to be used in Chinese medicine and health supplements.

18 Employers in York Region Make The Top 100 GTA Employers List

2018 GTA's Top EmployersThis list highlights companies with significant hiring locations within York Region. Other companies on the Top 100 list may have smaller operations within York Region, but have not been included.

Agriculture Remains a Priority for York Region

According to the Agriculture and Agri-food strategy report, the economic impact of the agri-food chain in York Region is over six billion dollars. From humble roots in farming over one-hundred years ago, to gross farm sales of $301 million in 2016, the agriculture industry continues to grow.

La Rocca Creative Cakes Opens New Store Concept and Innovation Centre in Richmond Hill

La Rocca Creative KitchenRICHMOND HILL, ON, (Sep. 26, 2017) — The drive behind La Rocca Creative Kitchen is to act as a hub for research and development of new and creative desserts in an interactive space to engage with the community and a learning centre for those in the bakery industry.

Agri-Food Profile of Stouffville-Based Greenbelt Microgreens: This New Food Trend is About to Be Everywhere – Microgreens

Stouffville based Greenbelt MicrogreensI was so pleased to receive an email from Ian Ritchie of Greenbelt Microgreens, inviting me to visit the farm and sample their product. Upon looking up their site I realized the greenhouse is located in Stouffville not far from where I grew up in Markham; I was intrigued.

York Region Developing Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy to Enhance Thriving Agricultural Economy

Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York, with the support of the York Region Agricultural Advisory Liaison Group, is developing an agriculture and agri-food strategy to provide direction for the long-term growth of the agricultural and food production sector in York Region.

Vaughan Food Processors Being Fed Nearly $300,000 in Government Funding

Kisko in VaughanKisko Products in Woodbridge, officials announced March 13, landed $100,000 through the Growing Forward 2 program to purchase and install an automated batching system to help the family-run freeze pop business increase efficiency, productivity and reduce batching errors.

Newmarket MARS factory first in North America to produce Maltesers

No teasing, Newmarket is now the home of Maltesers. MARS Canada representatives, employees and local dignitaries gathered at the newly built, state-of-the-art facility located on Harry Walker Parkway as it announced it will be the first location in North America to produce the chocolate-covered caramel toffee treat.

Talent, Opportunity Intersect in York Region

Elliott and Apoong are discovering what many others have before them: York Region’s top quality of life attracts and retains top talent from around the world.

Where Talent and Opportunity Intersect: New Marketing Strategy Promotes the Benefits of Locating in York Region

York Region’s new marketing strategy will target executive decision-makers across the Region, the GTA and internationally. The strategy reflects findings of an extensive office market analysis study, which concluded promoting the Region’s advantages as a destination of choice for office users would grow local jobs and attract quality employers – particularly in Regional city centres and along major transit corridors.