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Agricultural Research in Southern-Alberta Event a success!
Oct 13, 2011
The September 2011 AVAC Investing in Innovators event was held in Lethbridge in partnership with the University of Lethbridge. Looking out to a sunny day from the Coulee Junction at the U of L, more than 50 friends, colleagues and invited guests celebrated the works of Drs. Olga Kovalchuk, Igor Kovalchuk and Roman Przybylski.read story
Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator continues to nurture value added processing ventures…
Oct 13, 2011
In 2005, ground broke to the east of the Leduc Food Processing Development Centre to form what would eventually become the Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator (APBI) - opened in 2007.read story
Recognition for AVAC Investees at the TechRev Innovators 2011 Event
Oct 13, 2011
Two AVAC portfolio companies, MoboVivo and Circle Cardiovascular Imaging were recognized as some of TechRev’s Top Innovators of 2011.read story
Board Brief AVAC Board Member Sandy Slator, Prism Ventures
Jun 21, 2011
AVAC brings capital to the table, but more importantly, we bring the skill sets necessary to help the entrepreneurs build successful businesses.read story
AVAC Member Profile: John Pinsent
Jun 21, 2011
John Pinsent, founding member St. Arnaud Pinsent Steman, Chartered Accountants, has been an AVAC member for four years. He is passionate about assisting, mentoring and investing in early-stage companies, especially in the ICT and Biotech sectors.read story
AVAC’s 2010-11 Annual Report highlights investees
Jun 21, 2011
AVAC’s 2010-11 Annual Report highlights its unique position in Alberta and the global impact that investee companies are creating. AVAC’s support for these innovators is having far-reaching returns –putting leading products and services from key sectors on the economic map for the future.read story
AVAC investee RedMoon Custom Petfood has successful plant opening
May 20, 2011
AVAC investee RedMoon Custom Petfood celebrated the opening of its new plant in Crossfield, AB.read story
AVAC AGM and Investing in Innovators Event 2011, July 21st, Edmonton
May 20, 2011
Mark your calendars for AVAC Ltd.’s AGM and Investing in Innovators Event 2011 on Thursday, July 21read story
AVAC Member Profile - Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick
May 20, 2011
Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick has been an AVAC member for eight years, joining shortly after becoming Vice-President of Research at the University of Lethbridge.read story
AVAC Board profile changes
May 20, 2011
AVAC’s Board of Directors is saying goodbye to two members Neal Oberg, Leduc and Kate Dykstra, Edmonton.read story
AVAC appoints new VP
May 20, 2011
AVAC is pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Bergen to the new post of Vice President, Corporate Development.read story
AVAC supports RedMoon Custom Petfood plant opening
Apr 27, 2011
AVAC is supporting investee, RedMoon Custom Pet Food, as they celebrate the opening of their new production plant on Thursday, April 28thread story
AVAC AGM and Investing in Innovators Event 2011 Thursday, July 21st Edmonton
Apr 26, 2011
You are invited to attend AVAC Ltd’s AGM and Investing in Innovators Event 2011 on Thursday, July 21read story
AVAC embraces Social Media
Apr 26, 2011
AVAC is giving all its online media a boost this spring.read story
AVAC Advisory Committee Member Insights
Apr 26, 2011
AVAC Advisory Committee member Dr. Ken Harrison wears many hats, including retiree, businessman and medical consultant to Dow Chemical Canada ULC. He joined the new Advisory Committee to help enhance AVAC’s investment activities in telecommunications, life sciences and technology industries.read story
The Podcast are here
Mar 30, 2011
AVAC The Big Talk at Big Rock- Podcasts of key speeches are available hereread story
The Big Talk at Big Rock - a big success
Mar 29, 2011
AVAC celebrated the success of four investees at The Big Talk at Big Rock Innovators Speakers Series 2011 event in February. More than 155 people attended, including investees, stakeholders, government representatives and the media.read story
New AVAC Advisory Committee established
Mar 29, 2011
AVAC has set up a new Advisory Committee to help increase the volume of ‘deal flow’ and mentor companies coming to AVAC for support.read story
AVAC AGM and Investing in Innovators Event 2011
Mar 29, 2011
2011 – Thursday, July 21, Edmonton AVAC is busy planning for its AGM and Investing in Innovators Event 2011 on Thursday, July 21 at the Sutton Place Hotel, in Edmonton.read story
AVAC supports CVCA Conference
Mar 29, 2011
AVAC is again a key supporter of the Canada’s Venture Capital Association annual conference.read story
Cleankeys Expands Into Healthcare Markets Thanks to Support From AVAC Ltd.
Jan 20, 2011
Cleankeys has achieved worldwide success in dental operatories with its infection control keyboard, with more than 10,000 units sold. The spread of infection in hospitals is a much bigger problem, killing 100,000 patients and costing the North American healthcare system more than $37 billion each year.read story
Wedge networks Finalist in Security Excellence awards
Dec 28, 2010
Wedge Networks Inc. (Wedge) announced today that Info Security Products Guide, the industry's leading information security research and advisory guide, has named the Wedge BeSecure 2080 a finalist for the 2011 Global Excellence Awards for Best New Security Hardware Product. This prestigious global award recognizes Wedge Networks for their ground-breaking wire-speed full inspection security platform.read story
Agriculture 2.0 conference brings investors and ag-tech firms together to define future of agriculture
Oct 25, 2010
CANADIAN FIRST – Agriculture 2.0 conference brings investors and ag-tech firms together to define future of agriculture. Investment in Ag-Tech was revealed as the “next big thing” for Canada’s economic future, as innovators and investors came together at Agriculture 2.0, hosted for the first time on Canadian soil on Oct. 19.read story
Calgary Company Helps Doctors See the Human Heart in New Ways
Jun 03, 2010
Cardiac Imaging Software Company Draws $2.1 Million Investmentread story
Alberta Company First To Offer Custom-blended Pet Food Online
Apr 28, 2010
AVAC Ltd. invests $700,000 in RedMoon Pet Food Freshread story
WEDGE NETWORKS RECEIVES INVESTMENT FROM AVAC LTD. FOR FURTHERING STRATEGIC EXPANSION
Apr 05, 2010
Calgary, Alberta ((March 22, 2010)) Wedge Networks Inc. (Wedge), a leader in high- performance network-based web security solutions, headquartered in Calgary, and AVAC Ltd., a private, not-for-profit Alberta company that invests in promising early-stage businesses, announced today that they have finalized an $800,000 investment from AVAC Ltd. into Wedge Networks.read story
AVAC is pleased to present Peter van Stolk
Jan 05, 2010
AVAC is pleased to invite you to see and hear Pete van Stolk speak. The evening is about "The First Steps of a Successful Journey" and will be on Thursday, February 4th, 2010.read story
Happy Holidays
Dec 22, 2009
Happy Holidays from AVAC! Please click on the link to see a special note!read story
CanBiocin wins top Science Award
Dec 18, 2009
CanBiocin Inc.’s first-place finish in the 2009 Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Awards demonstrates the enduring value of AVAC Ltd. investments that back commercially-viable business ideas with the early-stage funding they need to take quality products to market, says Jim Hardin, an investment manager with AVAC.read story
ASTech Awards and Gala 2009
Dec 08, 2009
AVAC Ltd. is pleased to have been a part of the 20th Anniversary ASTech Gala.read story
AVAC Member Spotlight
Nov 25, 2009
Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick is used to taking on projects that may seem daunting to others. As the Vice-President (Research) at the University of Lethbridge (U of L), Fitzpatrick became known for his commitment to research that has impact and his knack for assembling teams that can tackle complex research questions. During his two terms as Vice-President Dr. Fitzpatrick, who is also a longtime AVAC member, helped the university establish a reputation for research excellence; recruiting researchers, securing funding and developing the infrastructure the university needed to take on big network projects.read story
AVAC to invest in 2 Companies
Nov 25, 2009
AVAC Ltd. has approved additional funding in 2 of its investee companies. Highmark Renewables located outside of Vegreville, AB and Business Infusions located in Airdrie, AB.read story
CoolIT Systems announces OMNI Universal Liquid cooling
Oct 20, 2009
CoolIt offers liquid cooling systems for the PC, OEM and data centre markets. Please see the attachment to read all about this exciting new venture for CoolIT Systems.read story
Preo Software Announces License Agreement with Xerox
Oct 08, 2009
Preo Software Announces License Agreement with Xeroxread story
Herb Appeal
Oct 01, 2009
A clinical trial this fall at the University of Alberta just may help lead the way to a new multi-million dollar Alberta crop. Dave Maruszeczka watches closley over his Rhodiola Rosea crop.read story
Aksys Networks awarded "Best of Show"
Sep 22, 2009
Aksys Networks has announced that their "Konnect" Office phone for small and medium business solutions has been awarded "Best of Show" at the ITEXPO West 2009 in Los Angeles. Please see the attachment to learn more!read story
AVAC Media Release - September 17, 2009
Sep 17, 2009
Radient Technologies relocates operations to Edmontonread story
AVAC Media Release - September 1, 2009
Sep 01, 2009
AVAC Investment Enables Market Expansionread story
Space Technology helps track gas leaks
Aug 11, 2009
Synodon, an Edmonton based company, has adapted Canadian space technology to help track gas leaks.read story
Creative Commons and Tynt Partner for Better Content Attribution
Jul 24, 2009
Tynt is helping user engagement understand and increase web traffic by automatically adding a link back to websites when content is pasted into emails or other web forums such as blogs. Please see the attachment to read more about this new partnership.read story
AVAC News Update - August 7th, 2009
Jul 08, 2009
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AVAC Update July 3, 2009
Jul 03, 2009
Mark Your Calendars! AVAC Member Spotlight. SemBioSys Selling Common Shares. Ceapro Raises Funds for Sales, Research and Development. Dates to Rememberread story
Mark Your Calendar!
Jul 03, 2009
AVAC Ltd. requests your presence at the 2009 AVAC ANNUAL on July 23rd at Edmonton's Shaw Conference Centre.read story
AVAC Ltd. Appoints New Chairman to Board of Directors
Jun 24, 2009
Calgary – Ross Bricker, President and CEO of AVAC Ltd. announced today that Mr. Art Froehlich has been appointed to the position of Chairman of AVAC’s Board of Directors.read story
MoboVivo Announces global licensing deal with BBC
Jun 15, 2009
MoboVivo licenses TV shows and sells them over web and mobile to fans around the world. Please see the attachment to read more about this exciting oppurtunity for MoboVivo!read story
AVAC Update May 19, 2009
May 19, 2009
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Venture Capital Rodeo School
May 07, 2009
AVAC, Calgary Economic Development, Calgary Technologies Inc. and the Banff Venture Forum are pleased to be marketing partners of the 2009 CVCA Annual Conference which takes place in Calgary on May 27-29.read story
CVCA 2009 Annual Conference May 27-29
Apr 28, 2009
AVAC, Calgary Economic Development, Calgary Technologies Inc. and the Banff Venture Forum are pleased to be marketing partners of the 2009 CVCA Annual Conference which takes place in Calgary on May 27-29.read story
Global Cosmetics Industry Sources Made-in-Alberta Ingredient
Apr 24, 2009
A $2.4-million investment by AVAC Ltd. is critical to the growing success of Botaneco Specialty Ingredients Inc. Download the attached PDF for the full story.read story
MoboVivo Inc. announces GlassBOX TV shows for web and mobile
Apr 22, 2009
Music, sports and reality TV series added to MoboVivo.com WebStoreread story
AVAC Update April 20, 2009
Mar 24, 2009
Capital plan supports mainstream performance-computing adoption of liquid cooling. Download the PDF for the full story.read story
CoolIT Systems Closes $6.2 Million Financing
Mar 24, 2009
Capital plan supports mainstream performance-computing adoption of liquid cooling.read story
AVAC Update March 13, 2009
Mar 18, 2009
AVAC news and events for March. Follow the link at the top of the page and subscriberead story
Psyko Audio Takes Headphone Market by Storm
Mar 10, 2009
Psyko Audio Labs Inc. of Calgary will use a $975,000 investment by AVAC Ltd.read story
Tynt Multimedia Closes $5 Million Series A Investment
Mar 05, 2009
iNovia Capital, a manager of seed and early stage venture capital funds, today announced its investment in Calgary-based Tynt Multimedia.read story
Vet market ripe for Business Infusions’ software
Feb 27, 2009
A $340,000 investment by AVAC Ltd. gives Business Infusions of Calgary the cash to boost global marketing of an innovative end-to-end practice management software package.read story
Farmon.com launches on-line community for young farmers
Feb 20, 2009
A $25,000 investment by AVAC Ltd. enabled Farmon.com to launch a website that’s creating an innovative on-line community to help young Alberta farmers use Internet connections to grow their businesses.read story
AVAC Media Release - SinoVeda Nets AVAC investment
Feb 17, 2009
A $2.9-million investment in the precommercial development of a natural health product company headquartered in Edmonton will help SinoVeda Canada Inc. develop a unique line of human phytomedicinal products, “including one that is expected to give Alberta....read story
AVAC Update - February 13, 2008
Feb 17, 2009
AVAC news and events for February. Follow the link at the top of the page and subscribe.read story
AVAC Update - January 20, 2008
Jan 21, 2009
AVAC news and events for January. Follow the link at the top of the page and subscribe.read story
Media Release: Synodon Secures $1.3 million Investment
Dec 18, 2008
Synodon Inc. is an Edmonton based technology company which has developed and demonstrated an advanced airborne remote gas sensing system called realSensTM, based on technologies developed under the Canadian Space Program and by Synodon scientists.read story
AVAC Update - December 9, 2008
Dec 09, 2008
News and upcoming events on AVAC focused areas. Sign-up at the top of our website to get it by email.read story
Media Release: MoboVivo Earns AVAC Investment
Nov 21, 2008
AVAC Ltd. to invest $1 million in MoboVivo, a multi-media distribution company that delivers educational, entertainment and lifestyle productions to computers, mobile phones, iPods, game platforms, settop boxes, web sites and social networks, effectively “getting digital video from producer to consumer -- anytime, anywhere,” says MoboVivo president Trevor Doerksen of Calgary.read story
AVAC Update - Nov 7, 2008
Nov 11, 2008
News and upcoming events on AVAC focused areas. Click the sign-up link at the top of the page to get it by email.read story
AVAC is Hiring - Vice President Investment
Nov 04, 2008
The Vice President, Investment, will report directly to the President & Chief Executive Officer of AVAC Ltd.read story
AVAC is Hiring - Senior Investment Manager
Nov 04, 2008
Based in either Edmonton or Calgary, the Senior Investment Manager will report to the Vice President, Investment.read story
Alberta Rhodiola rosea Program featured in Alberta Venture Magazine
Nov 01, 2008
Read more about this AVAC investee at the Alberta Venture Magazine website. http://www.albertaventure.com/?p=2826&year=read story
AVAC Update - Oct 10, 2008
Oct 15, 2008
News and upcoming events on AVAC focused areas. Click the sign-up link at the top of the page to get it by email.read story
DataGardens: One of Canada’s top 10 start-ups
Sep 30, 2008
AVAC investee, DataGardens was was selected as one of Canada’s top 10 IT start-up companies.read story
AVAC Update - September 9, 2008
Sep 09, 2008
Latest news and upcoming events for AVAC focused areas. Subscribe by clicking the sign-up link at the top.read story
Media Release: Userful Corp to Green the World's Computer Industry
Aug 19, 2008
A Calgary-based software company that helped its customers cut global CO2 emissions by more than 29,000 tonnes over the last 12 months (the environmental equivalent of taking 5,000 cars off the road), is preparing to ramp-up sales of it’s ecologically-friendly software that’s already revolutionized over 30,000 public and private desktops worldwide.read story
AVAC Update - August 12, 2008
Aug 12, 2008
Latest news and upcoming events for AVAC focused areas. Subscribe by clicking the sign-up link at the top of the page.read story
Ross Bricker quoted in the July Farm Forum article "Get ready for a revolution"...
Aug 01, 2008
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AVAC Update - July 11, 2008
Jul 15, 2008
News and dates to remember. Subscribe by clicking the "newsletter" link at the top of the page.read story
Media Release: Calgary Scientific Inc. Revolutionizes Cardiac Assessment
Jul 07, 2008
A $1-million investment from AVAC Ltd.’s new IVAC fund will help Calgary Scientific Inc. accelerate the release of a sophisticated suite of medical diagnostic software that enables physicians to conduct a full cardiac assessment examination from CT and MR images.read story
AVAC Update - June 13, 2008
Jun 18, 2008
AVAC news and dates to remember. Subscribe by clicking the "newsletter" link at the top of the page.read story
AVAC announces recent financings
Jun 12, 2008
Read more about AVAC's recent investments...read story
Expanding the Capacity Builder Program
Jun 11, 2008
Read more about the Government of Alberta's plans to expand the IVAC Capacity Builder Program.read story
AVAC Update May 21, 2008
May 21, 2008
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe by clicking the "newsletter" link at the top of the page.read story
New Venture Capital Fund targets Albertan Innovations
Apr 24, 2008
iNovia Capital, a manager of seed and early stage venture capital funds, announced today that it has established Alberta operations in partnership with key local institutions in order to provide entrepreneurial capital and help build successful technology companies in Western Canada.read story
AVAC Update April 23, 2008
Apr 23, 2008
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe by clicking the "newsletter" link at the top of the page.read story
AVAC in TechVibes
Apr 22, 2008
http://www.techvibes.com/blog/avacs-new-ivac-initiative-invests- 57m-in-alberta-high-tech-companies/read story
MEDIA RELEASE: Aksys Networks welcomes AVAC investment
Apr 04, 2008
$1-million investment to usher a Calgary tech company onto the world stage with an innovative office telephone system.read story
iNovia Capital announces launch of $107 Million second venture capital fund
Mar 27, 2008
Montreal, Canada, March 27, 2008 - iNovia Capital, a manager of seed and early stage venture capital funds, announced today the launch of its second fund, iNovia Investment Fund II L.P. (“iNovia II”), a $107 million Canadian seed and early stage venture capital fund focused on the information technology, life sciences and cleantech sectors.read story
iNovia Capital annonce le lancement d’un deuxième fonds de capital-risque de l’ordre de 107 millions
Mar 27, 2008
Montréal, Canada, 27 mars 2008 – iNovia Capital, un gestionnaire de fonds de capital de risque destinés aux entreprises en démarrage et prédémarrage, a annoncé aujourd'hui le lancement de son deuxième fonds, le Fonds d’investissement iNovia II, s.e.c. (« iNovia II »), un fonds d'investissement canadien de 107 million de dollars pour les entreprises en démarrage et en prédémarrage dans les domaines des technologies de l’information, des sciences de la vie et des technologies propres.read story
AVAC Update March 20 - 2008
Mar 25, 2008
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe by clicking the "sign-up" link at the top of the page.read story
MEDIA RELEASE: Rhodiola research nurtures new ag industry
Mar 19, 2008
A $740,950 investment by AVAC Ltd. provides a healthy boost to an Alberta-grown project that will soon see Alberta farmers harvest their first crop of Rhodiola rosea.read story
AVAC Update February 22, 2008
Feb 25, 2008
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe by clicking the "sign-up" link at the top of the page.read story
MEDIA RELEASE: Skin care industry welcomes Botaneco's technology
Feb 25, 2008
Calgary’s Chinook winds may be tough on the skin, but a revolutionary technology developed in this Western Canadian city is transforming the way North American manufacturers configure personal care products that keep skin smooth and healthy.read story
AVAC Update January 25 - 2008
Jan 29, 2008
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe by clicking the "sign-up" link at the top of the page.read story
Avac Update - December 21, 2007
Dec 27, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe by clicking the "sign-up" link at the top of the page.read story
AVAC Update November 30, 2007
Dec 03, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe by clicking the "sign-up" link at the top of the page.read story
The diabetic connection: AVAC puts goods idea to work
Nov 30, 2007
What do diabetes-testing wafers, new soluble-fibre products, sugar-free ketchup and flavour-infused canola oil have in common?read story
AVAC Update November 7, 2007
Nov 07, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe by clicking the "sign-up" link at the top of the page.read story
AVAC Update October 15, 2007
Oct 15, 2007
AVAC news and events. Click the "Sign-Up" link at the top of the page to subscribe.read story
Sowing the seeds
Sep 26, 2007
"It's easier to get a yes out of a maybe than a maybe out of a no."read story
AVAC Update September 17, 2007
Sep 17, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe to the AVAC Update by clicking the "subscribe" link at the top of the page.read story
AVAC Update August 13, 2007
Aug 13, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe to the AVAC Update by clicking the "subscribe" link at the top of any AVAC page.read story
Tapeko Natural Flavours Inc. tastes investment success
Jul 10, 2007
A Calgary-based company that patented a new process to infuse flavours in dipping oils and bread dough will ramp up production and marketing with a multi-million dollar infusion of investment cash from a major U.K. hedge fund.read story
AVAC Update June 29, 2007
Jun 29, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. Subscribe to the AVAC Update by clicking the "subscribe" link at the top of any AVAC page.read story
AVAC Update June 1, 2007
Jun 01, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. You can subscribe to the AVAC Update by contacting us at avacinfo@avacltd.com.read story
AVAC Update April 28 2007
Apr 27, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. You can subscribe to the AVAC Update by contacting us at avacinfo@avacltd.com.read story
AVAC Update April 2007
Apr 05, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. You can subscribe to the AVAC Update by contacting us at avacinfo@avacltd.com.read story
Avac Update March 2007
Mar 09, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. You can subscribe to the AVAC Update by contacting us at avacinfo@avacltd.com.read story
New Medical Claims for COLD-fX
Feb 15, 2007
Health Canada Approves Significant New Medical Claims for COLD-fX(R); Believed to be First Medicine in Canada Approved to Fight Colds and Flu by Boosting the Immune System.read story
Avac Update February 2007
Feb 14, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. You can subscribe to the AVAC Update by contacting us at avacinfo@avacltd.com.read story
Alberta Agricultural Genomics and Biotechnology Workshop
Feb 09, 2007
Banff, March 18-21, 2007 - The workshop will focus on biotechnology and genomics advances that can be applied to Alberta and Canadian agriculture.read story
The 2007 International Food Symposium: Let Food Be Your Medicine
Feb 09, 2007
Calgary, March 22 & 23, 2007 -- Functional Foods -- Turning health issues into marketing strategies.read story
Avac Update January 2007
Jan 12, 2007
AVAC news and upcoming events. You can subscribe to the AVAC Update by contacting us at avacinfo@avacltd.com. View attached PDF.read story
Avac Update December 2006
Dec 15, 2006
AVAC news and upcoming events. You can subscribe to the AVAC Update by contacting us at avacinfo@avacltd.com.read story
Avac Update November 2006
Nov 24, 2006
AVAC news and upcoming events. You can subscribe to the AVAC Update by contacting us at avacinfo@avacltd.com.read story
AVAC Approves $16 Million Investment in Bioactive Oils Program
Nov 21, 2006
AVAC today announced approval of investment of up to $5.3 million to kick start a $16-million agricultural research program that is focused on the development of new value-added canola and flax oils with enhanced health properties for use in...read story
AVAC Update October 2006
Oct 13, 2006
AVAC news and upcoming events. You can subscribe to the AVAC Update by contacting us at avacinfo@avacltd.com.read story
Fall ‘06 Reach and Discover Magazine
Oct 01, 2006
Alberta is about innovation. Albertans have always been forward thinkers and Reach & Discover tells the story of the exciting agricultural research and development that is happening in Alberta...read story
AVAC Invests in Specialized Hay Drying and Compression System
Sep 12, 2006
AVACtoday announced the investment of $690,000 in Entreprises Macay of St. Isidore, to assist in their creation of a premium international market for Timothy hay produced in Northern Alberta’s Peace district.read story
AVAC Announces New President and CEO Appointment
Sep 12, 2006
Aaron Falkenberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AVAC Ltd, on behalf of the Board, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ross Bricker as President & CEO...read story
A Bouillon Flavour Sunflower-based HVP
Jun 29, 2006
The clean label sunflower-based product is available in a basic meaty bouillon taste.read story
Organic Sales Continue to Grow at a Steady Pace
May 07, 2006
Preliminary findings from the Organic Trade Association's (OTA's) 2006 Manufacturer Survey.read story
Inulin Improves Texture in Nutrition Bars
May 03, 2006
Through internal research, Cargill validated that Oliggo-Fiber inulin provides a natural solution for optimizing the texture by maintaining softness in bars, in addition to its nutritional benefits as a dietary fiber...read story
Federal Budget 2006
May 03, 2006
The first budget from Stephen Harper's minority government targeted middle-class voters yesterday with $26-billion over three years in highly visible tax cuts that Canadians will notice in stores, on buses and at work...read story
Top 10 Emerging Food Entrepreneurs
May 01, 2006
When we sat down to consider some of the truly innovative products and companies that have emerged on the Canadian food scene in the past few years, we were again struck by the fact that true entrepreneurs are generally ahead of their time.read story
Ceapro Receives Innovation Award
Apr 27, 2006
Ceapro Inc. today announced that Frost & Sullivan have awarded Ceapro the 2006 Product Innovation Award in recognition of CeaProve(R) the pioneering point-of-care diagnostic product for type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes...read story
Stir Fry Away Guilt
Apr 20, 2006
Makers of convenience foods are adding a strange ingredient to their new products: a good dose of inconvenience.read story
Engineer Finds use for Bottom of the Beer-Barrel By-Products
Apr 10, 2006
The dregs from brewing beer can be converted into a sugar-free sweetener, a Canadian scientist has discovered.read story
Ontario Unveils Green Power Plan
Mar 21, 2006
Ontario is fixing prices for green power generated by small renewable energy projects.read story
AVAC Invests $800,000 to Commercialize CeaProve®, a Revolutionary, Made-in-Alberta, Diabetes Screening
Feb 07, 2006
An Alberta based biotechnology company, Ceapro Technology Inc., (Ceapro) is tackling the growing diabetes epidemic with a revolutionary product called CeaProve®.read story
AVAC Invests in Two Ground-Breaking Value-Added Ag-Research Projects
Jan 10, 2006
Potential to develop fire-suppressant foam made from cow parts and natural, diabetic-friendly sugar replacement from chicory root being explored...read story
Marketing functional foods to those leery of drugs
Dec 28, 2005
Ever since she gave birth to her fourth child in 2003, Michelle Celona, a 43-year-old part-time teacher in Philadelphia, had suffered from annoying bouts of constipation. Figuring it was the stress of carting three children around or the result of something that had changed in her body after pregnancy, she learned to live with it...read story
AVAC Ltd. Boosts Alberta Agrivalue with Opening of Satellite Office
Nov 29, 2005
Value-added agriculture in Alberta will receive a boost next week when AVAC Ltd. opens its second office.read story
Maple Leaf Foods unveils Canada's 1st large scale bio-diesel plant
Nov 21, 2005
Okay, quick: What has up to a dozen wheels or more, a deafening honk, and smells like a piping-hot batch of French fries?read story
ASTech Foundation announces top award recipients at prestigious gala
Oct 14, 2005
A scientist who is fighting debilitating diseases such as arthritis, MS and asthma; a company that transforms manure into green power; and a young innovator who designed hardware to accelerate computer simulations are among the recipients...read story
Senator Elaine McCoy delivers keynote address at AVAC AGM – Speech Notes
Sep 29, 2005
I am very pleased to be here to congratulate AVAC on your success...read story
SemBioSys receives Company of the Year award from BIOTECanada
May 17, 2005
SemBioSys today announced that it has received the Company of the Year award at the BIOTECanada Conference 2005 and Annual General Meeting in Toronto...read story
Ceapro closes private placement financing
Mar 31, 2005
Ceapro today announced that it has closed a private placement of $204,800...read story
Firms pioneer healthy "phood"
Mar 24, 2005
A new generation of "phoods" is beginning to appear on supermarket shelves, with pharmaceuticals added to the calories to improve vision, lower cholesterol or add bone-strengthening calcium.read story
Ceapro to present AccuScreen at International Conference on Prediabetes
Feb 28, 2005
Ceapro today announced that the Scientific Committee of the First International Congress on "Prediabetes" and the Metabolic Syndrome has accepted Ceapro's abstract...read story
Ceapro to Launch Diabetic Detection Test
Nov 12, 2004
An Edmonton company is about to launch a new detection test for one of Canada's most important health concerns: diabetes.read story
Ceapro receives new U.S. patent
Oct 13, 2004
Ceapro today announced it has received notice of allowance for a US patent application.read story
Calgary Baker Creates “Smart Carb” Food Products
Sep 27, 2004
As debate swirls around the pros and cons of low-carbohydrate diets, a Calgary baker is offering customers a line of baked goods with "smart carbs."read story
Presentation from Technology Commercialization: Strategies for Success Conference
Sep 21, 2004
What does success look like?read story
SemBioSys Executes Global License and Sale Agreement with Lonza, Inc.
May 12, 2004
SemBioSys today that it has executed a royalty-bearing license agreement with Lonza for global rights to SemBioSys' DermaSphere(TM) Ingredient System for use in personal care markets...read story
Sembiosys signs feasibility agreement with DowAgroSciences
May 11, 2004
SemBioSys announced today that it has signed a feasibility agreement with Dow AgroSciences of Indianapolis, Indiana, for the Stratosome(TM) Biologics System and its application to animal health biologics.read story
Studies unable to link acrylamide with cancers
Mar 31, 2004
Two preliminary studies suggest that eating foods containing acrylamide does not increase the risk for several types of cancer.read story
With Food Sales Flat, Nestle Stakes Future on Healthier Fare
Mar 18, 2004
Scientists learn to manipulate odor and taste so that they can make people feel full and satisfied, even with low-fat foods.read story
Green Tea's Cancer-Fighting Target Found
Mar 15, 2004
Allicin, the chemical that gives garlic its flavour, could be used in a "smart bomb" to tackle cancer.read story
Ceapro Posts Record Revenues and Earnings for 2003
Mar 03, 2004
Sembiosys and Syngenta enter into agreement on protein and antibody pruification technology.read story
Researchers create tomatoes with added benefit
Feb 24, 2004
Purple-fruited tomatoes include anthocyanins - pigments that function as antioxidants and are believed to prevent heart disease.read story
Old-fashioned pork smells like success for Minnesota meat company
Jan 13, 2004
After two decades in which pork chops got nearly as lean as chicken breasts, a new type of fattier, darker and tastier pork is starting to hit store shelves and restaurant menus.read story
Garlic Leading to Cancer Treatment
Dec 31, 2003
Allicin, the chemical that gives garlic its flavour, could be used in a "smart bomb" to tackle cancer.read story
Hardee's jumps on low-carb bandwagon with bunless burger
Dec 15, 2003
Hardee's Food Systems Inc. is joining the low-carbohydrate craze by rolling out a burger with lettuce in place of a bun.read story
Food safety and the elderly
Dec 01, 2003
Although it is often not recognized, susceptibility to foodborne illness increases with age.read story
Buckwheat May Be Beneficial For Managing Diabetes
Nov 18, 2003
Researchers in Canada have found new evidence that buckwheat, a grain used in making pancakes and soba noodles, may be beneficial in the management of diabetes.read story
Tata Tea Gold, to be positioned on the basis of aroma and taste
Oct 15, 2003
Tata Tea has launched a new variant - Tata Tea Gold, and is being positioned in the market on the basis of superior aroma and great taste.read story
Food Labels to Reveal Trans Fat Levels
Oct 01, 2003
Trans fat has often been nicknamed "phantom” and “stealth” fat because until now, the FDA did not require it to be listed on food labelsread story
Natrel introduces Natrel Omega-3
Oct 01, 2003
Natrel Omega-3 is a new variety of enriched milk beverage that contributes to a healthy diet and helps in the prevention of certain illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease.read story
BASF Investigates Renewable Resource Based Plastics with Metabolix
Sep 01, 2003
Research collaboration agreement on plastics made from renewable resources.read story
Guiltless Dairy Desserts "Whey" in Big at the 2003 IFT Expo
Sep 01, 2003
Consumers Will Crave Protein-Enriched Brownie, Fruit Leather and Empanadas DeMejido.read story
The Truth about Irradiated Meat
Aug 01, 2003
In the aftermath of record meat recalls, certain supermarkets and restaurants are touting something new: irradiated chicken and ground beef.read story
Vegetable additives extend meat shelf life
Aug 01, 2003
Researchers from the University of Zaragoza in Spain have developed a method to extend the shelf life of burgers using peppers and tomatoes.read story
Wild Oats and UCS Team Up to Combat Antibiotic Overuse Warning labels sought for candy
Jul 17, 2003
The Union of Concerned Scientists and Wild Oats Markets, Inc, today launched a partnership to educate consumers about the human health threat posed by the overuse of antibiotics in meat production.read story
FDA To Encourage Science-based Labelling and Competition for Healthier Dietary Choices
Jul 10, 2003
Issues guidance on review process for qualified health claims on food labels as part of initiative on better information to guide nutrition choices.read story
More Tender Beef, Thanks to Vitamin D
Jul 09, 2003
Moderately increasing vitamin D fed to cattle prior to slaughter is a safe way of providing consumers with tender beef.read story
DEA's ban on Hemp food, illegal-Court
Jul 04, 2003
DEA failed to give proper public notice before announcing the ban.read story
VERSATILE VEGETABLE: Nothing to Cry About
Jul 02, 2003
Onions not only add zing to dishes but also may provide medicinal benefits.read story
Pizza could reduce cancer risk-scientists
Jul 01, 2003
Researchers at a Milan pharmacology centre found that eating one or more pizzas a week dramatically reduced the incidence of some types of cancer.read story
Market For Microbe-Resistant Products Expanding, Safe Antimicrobial Technologies Answer Important In
Jul 01, 2003
The world around us is teeming with microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeasts.read story
Companies gear up to offer healthier foods
Jul 01, 2003
The problem of excess consumption has spread to every corner of the globe.read story
Soft drink market forecast to shrink
Jul 01, 2003
The Japanese soft drink market will probably be worth 4.92 trillion yen in 2003, down 200 million yen from the previous year, a private research firm said Monday.read story
Snack Foods Mexican Market Brief
Jun 18, 2003
The Mexican snack food industry continues to grow...read story
Source Food Technology Introduces Nextra
May 06, 2003
The superior cooking oil offers zero trans fats from hydrogenation, no cholesterol and superior taste & value.read story
Packing companies want proof of origin of livestock
May 05, 2003
The processors are warning producers that their meat won't be allowed in supermarkets if they don't have proper documentation.read story
Tribeca Oven to introduce reduced carbohydrate breads containing Fact’s Healthy Lifestyle Premix
May 02, 2003
The functional bread will initially be available at the Gourmet Garage, one of New York’s foremost trendsetting food markets, in two New York City locations.read story
Kroger is to roll out its "Naturally Preferred" brand across the US
May 01, 2003
The FDA's introduction of the National Organic Program (NOP) has somewhat pushed retailers and manufacturers into avoiding the 'organic' claim altogether, due to an onerous and expensive certification process.read story
Wine waste can be used for good health
Apr 29, 2003
Produced entirely from the skins and seeds of wine grapes, Vinlife contains powerful antioxidants, which may prevent heart disease and degenerative diseases associated with ageing.read story
China starts milk beer production
Apr 25, 2003
It is being brewed in the city of Xingtai in the province of Hebei.read story
Non-caloric version of Rush! Energy launched
Apr 23, 2003
With a refreshing fruit taste and dynamic packaging, Rush! Energy has carved out a niche in the competitive energy drink segment.read story
Potatoes being transformed to medical protein factories
Apr 21, 2003
Singapore Polytechnic and New Zealand`s Crop and Food Research are in a joint venture to use potatoes to make proteins that will help the body repair itself after heart or circulatory system surgery or nervous diseases.read story
New organic law could be hindering sales
Apr 01, 2003
It could truly be ironic if the new organic labeling law results in a decline in fresh organic produce sales rather than giving the industry the boost it thought it would be getting.read story
Green tea may treat skin diseases
Apr 01, 2003
According to a new research, green tea may lead to new treatments for skin diseases and wounds.read story
Roche announces International Award for Innovative Research in Human Nutrition
Apr 01, 2003
The award would honor scientists for their innovative research in the field of human nutrition, with special emphasis on naturally occurring dietary bioactive compounds, which promote human health.read story
New bread for brain power `Intelligent eggs` fortified with fish oils to follow.
Apr 01, 2003
The Good Health Loaf for Women is to be launched this month, which contains the omega-3 fatty acid DHA to boost brain function, folic acid, calcium and iron.read story
Canadian Biotech Innovative Firms
Mar 28, 2003
Canadian biotechnology companies have more than quadrupled their revenues in the past four years, making biotech a fast growing activity.read story
A2 launches milk in New Zealand
Mar 28, 2003
A2 wants to market the milk as a "risk free alternative" to standard milk produced by dairy giant Fonterra, which contains a mix of A1 and A2 beta casein proteins.read story
Alberta lays the groundwork for excellence in agriculture research
Mar 26, 2003
Edmonton... A landmark five-year research strategy for Alberta's agriculture sector will mean new business and new jobs, especially in rural Alberta, says the province's agriculture minister.read story
Air pressure will keep food fresh
Mar 10, 2003
Food kept in the fridge for weeks and fresh juice that lasts for more than a month could soon be common.read story
New Organic Raspberry Drink "Sips" Receives AVAC Investment
Mar 01, 2003
Calgary, Alberta - Today, AVAC Ltd. announced a $25,000 investment under its Idea Builder program.read story
New calcium and low carbohydrate breads Flowers Baking Company
Mar 01, 2003
Bluefield`s Flowers Baking Company of West Virginia has come out with several new products in response to changing consumer dietary needs.read story
Minute Maid Brings Vitamin D-Fortified Orange Juice to Consumers
Mar 01, 2003
Minute Maid® Premium orange juice with calcium plus Vitamin D will be available in retail stores nationwide beginning early April.read story
Milk board trying to popularize Latin American Drink
Mar 01, 2003
Licuado, a famous Latin American drink is all set to become popular with the California Milk Processor Board expected to invest $1.5 million this year in advertising.read story
Bioriginal Food & Science awarded “Canadian Innovation Leader” title
Feb 26, 2003
Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. has been named Canadian Innovation Leader by the National Research Council of Canada.read story
New Age Beverages: the new way in European drinks
Feb 25, 2003
The conservative drinking habits of European consumers mean that new age beverages (herb or juice based drinks or iced tea and coffee) account for a small proportion of the European drinks market.read story
Household spending on food
Feb 21, 2003
Canadian households spent almost the same amount on food in 2001 as in 1996, according to new data from the Food Expenditure Survey.read story
Heinz goes green, guarantees baby food GMO-free
Feb 01, 2003
For the first time, Canada's largest maker of baby food is guaranteeing that it isn't using genetically modified ingredients.read story
A new chocolate flavored beer is a hit among beer drinkers and chocolate lovers
Feb 01, 2003
A new chocolate-flavored beer has been launched by a Danish beer brewer.read story
Canadians can now trace the bread to the farm
Jan 21, 2003
Canadian consumers can soon be able to trace their loaf of bread to the farmer who grew the wheat for the bread.read story
Surveys reveal much about our dining and shopping habits
Jan 15, 2003
They're watching us. Supermarkets, food manufacturers, restaurants are all constantly trying to figure out where and how you and I are going to spend our food dollars.read story
New Food Embossing Inventions Make Foods Talk
Jan 14, 2003
Advertising foods is nothing new. Creating foods that advertise, however, is a different story.read story
P&G donates snack food technology
Jan 13, 2003
Proctor and Gamble Co. is giving the Mid-America Commercialization Corp. technology that could help increase the nutritional value of snack foods.read story
Ready-to-eat surface treatment
Jan 06, 2003
A new product called acidified calcium sulphate is showing promise as a way to kill Listeria monocytogenes in products such as lunchmeats and certain cheeses.read story
Drinking coffee reduces the risk of colon cancer
Jan 01, 2003
A Japanese research team has found that a cup of coffee a day halves the risk of women developing colon cancer.read story
Controversial 'raw milk' production could be stopped
Jan 01, 2003
The Leduc farm at the centre of an E. coli outbreak could be forced to stop making controversial "raw milk" cheese for good.read story
EU outlines stricter meat labelling
Jan 01, 2003
The EU has enforced a directive to tighten up the definition of the term "meat" for the labelling of meat-based products.read story
EU outlines stricter meat labelling
Jan 01, 2003
The EU has enforced a directive to tighten up the definition of the term "meat" for the labelling of meat-based products.read story
Snapple set to introduce Snapple-a-Day
Jan 01, 2003
Snapples-a-day is a fruity vitamin packed drink, which will be launched as a competitor to Unilever's Slim-Fast.read story
Cancer-Fighting Tomato Tops America's 2002 Best in Biotech
Nov 11, 2002
Consumers select top five biotech advances of the year -- The prospect of a cancer-fighting tomato has been named the top development in food biotechnology in 2002, according to a Roper survey of 1,000 randomly selected American adults.read story
AVAC Issues $750,000 Disbursement to Calgary Firm to Help Develop Production Platform for Disease Fi
Apr 02, 2002
AVAC Ltd., today announced its single, largest milestone disbursement—$750,000—to an entrepreneurial venture in its history.read story
$15,000 AVAC Investment Will Help Create New Environmentally-Friendly Hog Compost Fertilizer
Mar 20, 2002
AVAC Ltd., today announced a $15,000 investment under its Idea Builder program. Idea Builder was launched in June 2001 to provide matching project capital for smaller, early stage projects that add value to agricultural commodities.read story
AVAC Investment to Support the Development of a Rapid Diagnostic Kit to Assess Vitamins A and D in D
Mar 06, 2002
AVAC Ltd., today announced a $297,000 investment in SciMed Laboratories Inc., under its Pre-Commercial and Entrepreneurial program.read story
AVAC Announces Winner for Agrivalue™ New Venture Award of Distinction Ceapro Inc.
Mar 01, 2002
Calgary, Alberta – Ceapro Inc. (Edmonton) was awarded the Agrivalue™ New Venture Award of Distinction last night at the 11th annual Alberta Business Awards of Distinction Gala at the Telus Convention Centre.read story
New AVAC Investment Will Help Chocolate Bar Business Test The Alberta Market
Dec 06, 2001
AVAC Ltd., today announced its third investment – $21,450 – under its Idea Builder program.read story
AVAC Invests $22,500 in Grain Industry Market Assessment
Oct 29, 2001
AVAC Ltd., today announced its largest investment – $22,500 – under its new Idea Builder program.read story
New AVAC Investment In Crop Development Initiative Will Help Farmers Produce Value-Added Products
Aug 14, 2001
AVAC Ltd., today announced its first $10,000 investment under its new Idea Builder program.read story
AVAC Invests $200,000 in Natural Farmworks
Aug 07, 2001
Keith Jones, President and CEO of AVAC Ltd., today announced AVAC Ltd. has invested $200,000 in Natural Farmworks Ltd. of Red Deer, Alberta.read story
AVAC Ltd. Announces New “Idea Builder” Program
Jun 14, 2001
At the first Agriculture and Agribusiness Access to Capital Symposium, over 100 Alberta entrepreneurs, new venture developers and business coaches heard about a new program which can help turn novel ideas into commercial successes.read story
AVAC hosts unique international agri-food conference
May 05, 2001
AVAC recently hosted a successful international conference on the increasingly controversial topic of food safety and global competition in meat processing and delivery.read story
Board Brief AVAC Board Member Sandy Slator, Prism Ventures
Jan 01, 0001
AVAC brings capital to the table, but more importantly, we bring the skill sets necessary for the entrepreneurs to build successful businesses.read story
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