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Agri-Food Innovation Forum focused on agriculture, food and human health and is examining ways to generate business enterprises in the nutraceutical and functional food field. MaRS Landing is quoted indicating that there is a global market for nutraceutical products and good product ideas.

Agri-Food Innovation Forum focused on agriculture, food and human health and is examining ways to generate business enterprises in the nutraceutical and functional food field. MaRS Landing is quoted indicating that there is a global market for nutraceutical products and good product ideas. Feb 12, 2009

Contemporary geneticists believe it might be possible to alter human DNA in a way that would allow people to live extremely long lives. Mention of Guelph scientists hosted of the University of Guelph, Ontario Agri-Food Technologies, and MaRS Landing in advancing research and commercializing that science.

Contemporary geneticists believe it might be possible to alter human DNA in a way that would allow people to live extremely long lives. Mention of Guelph scientists hosted at the University of Guelph, Ontario Agri-Food Technologies, and MaRS Landing in advancing research and commercializing that science. Feb 18, 2009

The 2009 LIVERight(TM) Awards was presented in partnership with MaRS Landing and the Agri-Food Innovation Forum.The Canadian Liver Foundation's LIVERight(TM) Awards competition addresses Canadians' need for convenient food options that are both delicious and nutritious.

The 2009 LIVERight(TM) Awards was presented in partnership with MaRS Landing and the Agri-Food Innovation Forum.The Canadian Liver Foundation's LIVERight(TM) Awards competition addresses Canadians' need for convenient food options that are both\ndelicious and nutritious. Feb 11, 2009

Blog talks about how Ontario should look at agriculture as a source of solutions and innovation. Mention of Agri-Innovation Forum held by MaRS Landing and Ontario Agri-Food Technologies.

Blog talks about how Ontario should look at agriculture as a source of solutions and innovation. Mention of Agri-Innovation Forum held by MaRS Landing and Ontario Agri-Food Technologies. Feb 27, 2009

Argiculture industry has escaped the bad economy thus far and the many of the nutraceutcals and other innovative food products are doing well. Mention of MaRS Landing and Ontaro Agri-Fod Technologies hosted an Agri-Innovation Forum which highlight developments of the linkages built betweem agriculture and sectors in health.

Argiculture industry has escaped the bad economy thus far and the many of the nutraceutcals and other innovative food products are doing well. Mention of MaRS Landing and Ontaro Agri-Fod Technologies hosted an Agri-Innovation Forum which highlight developments of the linkages built betweem agriculture and sectors in health. Feb 26, 2009

The Star writes about MaRS social innovation client, Tiffinday. Tiffinday delivers vegan Indian meals around Toronto. They also use GoodFoot couriers, another socially innovative company, to do their on-foot deliveries.

MaRS Discovery District announces the appointment of Michael H. McCain, President and CEO of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., to its Board of Directors.

Article list the latest local food and restaurant news in Toronto. Mercatto is mentioned as having its' opening in the MaRS Centre.

Story about Certo-Ex which have a device that streamlines sampling and can revolution the time and money spent by pharmaceutical, environmental and food industries. Mention of how TiEQuest had given them access to network with MaRS.

Story about Certo-Ex which have a device that streamlines sampling and can revolution the time and money spent by pharmaceutical, environmental and food industries. Mention of how TiEQuest had given them access to network with MaRS. Jan 14, 2009

Are there things in your home that are gathering dust? A food processor you never use? A pair of loafers you bought and wore once? An old desk that's been taking up space in the basement for years? Well now there's an app for that.

Segasist Technologies, a MaRS Discovery District Client, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Prostate Auto-Contouring software 'Segasist P-AC'.

Worldchanging is poised to be the Whole Earth Catalog for this millennium. Written by leading new thinkers who believe that the means for building a better future lie all around us, Worldchanging is packed with the information, resources, reviews, and ideas that give readers the tools they need to make a difference. Brought together by Alex Steffen, co-founder of the popular and award-winning web site Worldchanging.com, this team of top-notch writers includes Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity, Geekcorps founder Ethan Zuckerman, sustainable food expert Anna Lappé, and many others. Renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister brings his extraordinary talents to Worldchanging, resulting in a book that will challenge readers to personally redefine the conversation about the future.

The authors of this book present true and unique (mainstream) business models that have changed the world. In three parts, they present "Building Innovative Enterprises," "Creating the Markets of the Future," and "Leading Sustainable and Scalable Change." Case studies from for-profit and nonprofit social organizations are also discussed, including Whole Foods, One Laptop Per Child, Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8.

Interest is booming in the use of mobile devices such as Apple's iPhone for image viewing applications. But that excitement may be dampened somewhat with a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision to classify an iPhone image viewing application as a class III device requiring premarket approval.

U.S.-based market research firm states in the Vancouver Sun that "the brain fitness industry is projected to jump from $265 million in 2008 to between $1 billion and $5 billion by 2015." Cogniciti aims to develop brain fitness products based on scientific principles introduced by the Rotman team.

Gamemakers state "video games can be healthy food for the brain."Baycrest and MaRS launched a company, Cogniciti, that aims to develop brain fitness products based on scientific principles introduced by the Rotman team.

Digital brain fitness products are being designed to sharpen memory. "Baycrest and MaRS launched a company, Cogniciti, that aims to develop brain fitness products based on scientific principles introduced by the Rotman team.

Toronto Life talks about the hotbed of mobile apps in Toronto. Prominently featured is MaRS client, Polar Mobile. They develop apps for more than 150 companies, including Sports Illustrated, Time, CNN, CBS and the Food Network. Their apps have been downloaded six million times and counting.

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada provides free up-to-date access to local and global market reports (via subscription only). Market reports on the following industries are included: manufacturing, materials, aerospace and defense, agriculture (technology and food), arts, automotive, bio-tech, building products, chemicals, consumer products, electric power, environment, fish and seafood, forest, health, IT, metals, ocean tech, oil and gas, plastics, rail and urban transit, space, and tourism.

Mercatto located on the north-east corner of the MaRS Building offers rustic Italian cuisine and has transformed the area to was once a desolate corner. Sept 30, 2009