Studies have demonstrated that consuming folic acid before and during the first weeks of pregnancy, along with a healthy diet, helps lower the risk of neural tube defects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Brioche-style packaged baked foods have seen rapid growth in recent years and gained heightened profile in late 2022 with the announcement by Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV that it had acquired St Pierre Group.
Along with everyday snacking, the brand said its new artisan cheeses are ideal for charcuterie boards and pair well with red grapes, prosciutto and other staples.
Launched in 2016, the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security is a registered charity committed to working collaboratively to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030.