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Article written by Sylvain Charlebois and featured in The Globe and Mail.

Europe is currently dealing with what is arguably one of the most embarrassing food safety incidents in history. The discovery of horsemeat in burgers – the first one was found in Ireland in early January through DNA testing – has turned into a full-blown, industry-wide investigation. Officials have revealed that lasagna labelled as beef from one big retailer of frozen foods, Findus, actually contained horsemeat; in some cases, the meat content was 100-per-cent horse.

Article featured in the Portico.

His career was proceeding just as he’d planned. Brian Morcombe, BA ’96, had a Guelph degree in management economics, his accounting certification and a job with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, one of the top firms in the country. By the time he was 26, Morcombe was already a senior manager travelling the world to work with major clients.

Shelley McPhail completed a Masters in Business Administration in Food & Agribusiness Management at the University of Guelph, and she believes the program opened her eyes to the challenges she and other farmers face on a daily basis. According to Shelley and Sylvain Charlebois, Associate Dean, CME, farmers are becoming more astute as business people and there is an appetite to learn more about food systems and agriculture.

The BetterPlanet Project Speaker Series presents "Making it a More Sustainable World of Business." Join CME business professor Rumina Dhalla, who is trying to find ways to push her students and colleagues to make sustainability part of every U of G commerce program and activity. In the business world, she says, "We have seen an inexorable shift towards increased environmental and social responsibility, and we are excited about this change and the opportunities it creates for our students."

The University of Guelph’s Real Estate and Housing (REH) program has taken another step in its commitment to stay relevant to the real estate industry of today and tomorrow by establishing an advisory board comprised of industry leaders.

“Creating the Real Estate Program Advisory Board (REPAB) is another distinctive element of the REH program and shows our commitment to assist students to build careers as leaders in the real estate industry,” says Jane Londerville, Associate Professor and Academic Advisor for the program.

Article featured in the University of Guelph News.

Brita Ball, Food Safety Network co-ordinator, appeared live on CTV News Channel Wednesday. She discussed safe food handling in the context of a new study that says leafy greens like lettuce and spinach are a leading source of food poisoning.

Ball talked about what the study means, the risks involved in improper food handling, and how people should be careful with their food to prevent contamination.

There is one thing you need to know about Anita Stewart, and it isn't hard to discover — she is incredibly passionate about food, and in particular, Canadian food. For the past three decades, Stewart has worked to promote not only the great tastes and quirky dishes that define our nation, but the people behind the products as well. She's travelled across the world, a one-woman ambassador

Tipping anywhere between 15% and 25% on your restaurant bill is ingrained in the culture of North America, but University of Guelph hospitality professor Bruce McAdams argues the practice has negative consequences for the restaurant industry and society overall. Listen to Bruce McAdams' interview on CBC - Q with Jian Ghomeshi. 

CME is pleased to announce that the recipient of this year’s Lincoln Alexander Outstanding Leader Award will be The Right Honourable Paul Martin.

Article featured in The University of Guelph News.

University of Guelph leaders will travel to Tanzania this month to host a workshop on improving social, economic and environmental sustainability in East Africa.

There they hope to strengthen U of G’s long-standing connections and help engage a wide range of stakeholders in solving regional problems.