Canada is home to a diverse and dynamic food and beverage industry, supported by educational programs that train the next generation of chefs, brewers, entrepreneurs, and innovators. This roundup highlights 50 standout programs across the country, from top culinary schools and hospitality management courses to cutting-edge research initiatives and sustainability-focused training. Whether you're an aspiring professional, educator, or industry enthusiast, these programs provide valuable insights into the evolving world of food and drink in Canada. BC & Yukon Vancouver Community College UBC BCIT LaSalle College (Vancouver) UBC: Food, Nutrition, and Health Okanagan College Vancouver Island University University of Fraser Valley Northern Lights College North Island College Yukon University Selkirk College Thompson Rivers University Kwantlen Polytechnic University Prairies Saskatchewan Polytechnic University of Alberta University of Saskatchewan University of Manitoba SAIT NAIT Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology International College of Manitoba Ontario Niagara College Humber College Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa George Brown College Fanshawe College Brock University University of Guelph Toronto Metropolitan University Loyalist College Georgian College Conestoga College Durham College Centennial College Canadore College Algonquin College Trent University St. Lawrence College St. Clair College Sault College Lambton College Confederation College Quebec McGill University LaSalle College Bishop's University Atlantic Canada University of PEI Memorial University Cape Breton University
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50 Food & Beverage Programs - Vancouver Island University
Crafting a Career in BC ’ s Wine Industry: VIU ’ s Wine Business Program The Wine Business program at Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive one-year certificate course designed for those passionate about pursuing a career in the BC wine industry. The program combines practical experience with academic learning in viticulture, wine business practices, marketing, and tourism. Program Highlights: As a student, you ’ ll have the chance to immerse yourself in hands-on experiences at local vineyards and wineries, gaining insights into the entire winemaking process. This practical foundation is then complemented by academic courses in viticulture, wine business practices, marketing, and tourism. A standout feature of this program is its flexibility. Whether you ’ re looking to study full-time for a year or prefer a part-time option spread over two years, VIU has you covered. Located in picturesque Nanaimo, BC, VIU provides an ideal setting for your wine education journey. With a curriculum designed to integrate viticulture essentials with business acumen, VIU ’ s Wine Business program offers a holistic understanding of the wine industry. Students can also earn credits that can be applied toward a Bachelor of Business or a Hospitality and Tourism Management program, opening doors to a wide range of future career prospects. The program includes seven courses and focuses on the broader aspects of the wine industry. In addition to viticulture and winemaking, students delve into wine marketing, exporting, and the vital role of wine tourism. C ourses cover a wide spectrum, from wine marketing and appreciation to beverage theory and the management of wine tourism. The program also offers elective courses in consumer behavio u r, entrepreneurship, and festival management . What You’ll Leave With: Upon graduation, a world of opportunities awaits you in BC ’ s wine industry. Whether you dream of managing a vineyard, excelling in wine s ales and marketing, or even opening your own restaurant, VIU ’ s Wine Business program provides the knowledge and skills to make your wine-related ambitions come true. Career options span winery/vineyard management, retail sales, wine marketing representation, hotel management, culinary arts, a gri - tourism development, and s pecial events coordination. V ideo/Social / Media : VIU YouTube Video
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Cellular Food in Canada
The past few years have proven how susceptible Canada’s food industry is to world events, supply chain disruptions and climate changes. New food production technology, such as cellular agriculture, has the potential to alleviate some of these challenges, while creating commercial opportunities and building a more sustainable, resilient food system. What is it? Cellular food – also known as engineering biology, synthetic biology or cell-cultivated products – is the production of food and textile products without using animals or land. Cell cultures harvested from animals, plants or micro-organisms are grown in the lab through tissue engineering or precision fermentation to produce: Cultivated proteins such as chicken, beef and seafood Fermented products like dairy, eggs, honey and chocolate Ingredients to add to products to create hybrid foods including proteins, enzymes, flavour molecules, vitamins, pigments and fats Textiles such as leather, silk and wool Why you should care As global population continues to grow, so does demand for protein, while access to land and other resource inputs become more scarce. Alternative agriculture could be an answer to food scarcity, concerns about animal and environmental welfare, cost inflation and resource challenges due to climate change. Compared to conventional agriculture, cellular agriculture production, is much less energy intensive, produces less greenhouse gas emissions, and has a much lower overall carbon footprint. With our strong food infrastructure, reputation for food safety, biotechnical expertise, and federal support for alternative protein production, Canada is well positioned to become a leader in cellular agriculture. The 2021 report Cellular Agriculture: Canada’s $12.5 Billion Opportunity in Food Innovation from Ontario Genomics and the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley found that the international cellular agriculture market will reach US$100 billion by 2032. Canada’s food industry has the potential to take $12.5 billion that market, while creating up to 142,000 high-paying jobs. Opportunities in Canada Engineered plant proteins are already in the Canadian market, and by all estimates, precision fermented products are expected to appear before cultured meat products. Current Canadian regulations consider food produced through cellular agriculture as a novel food, and products are approved on a case-by-case basis. Here are a few Canadian start-ups making headlines: Because Animals – This Toronto-based pet food company uses cultured ingredients such as probiotics and nutritional yeast to create nutrient-rich cat and dog food designed to help digestive issues. Future Fields – Edmonton, AB-based Future Fields is a R&D producing growth media products that can be used to create commercialized cultivated proteins in a safe and sustainable manner. Cell-Ag Tech – Toronto’s Cell-Ag Tech is doing R&D on cell-cultured fish and seafood. New Harvest International non-profit research institute New Harvest , which promotes the science behind cultured meat through research, funding and a conference , now has a Canadian branch.
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50 Canadian FoodTech Resources – BC Food & Beverage Association
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . Canada has an extensive range of research centres, food incubators, accelerators and labs supporting food and beverage innovation through the research they do and/or the services they offer. Each week throughout 2023, we’ll be highlighting an organization that’s supporting food innovation in Canada. Name: BC Food & Beverage Association Location: Langley, BC Mission: To ensure a thriving, world-class food and beverage manufacturing industry for British Columbia. Focus: The not-for-profit industry association represents food and beverage manufacturers in BC. Services: The association helps to support and grow food and beverage businesses, and to engage members in practical and meaningful ways. It offers a strong network of experts able to support members at every stage of their business. Services include: Monthly webinar series Resources such The BCFB Learning Centre , Export Guide, Partner Referral Guide and Cultivate Magazine One-on-one Ask an Expert meetings and Quarterly Breakfast Series Events such as the Foodpro Thrive Conference , the BC Food & Beverage Awards , and the Product of the Year Competition Programs such as the Women’s Peer Mentorship Program Member discounts on services such as Food Safety Training & Certification What you Need to Know: The association also acts as an advocate for the BC food and beverage industry. Notable News: The BCFB Awards 2023 will be presented at the Rocky Mountaineer Station in Vancouver , BC on October 11, 2023. Get Involved: Contact the association at info@bcfb.ca or (604) 371-4245 , or reach out to CFIN’s Regional Innovation Director for BC, Lavina Gully .
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Guest Post: Data Quality Matters - Unravelling the Impact of Bad Data on Inventory Expiration
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . By Hugo Fuentes , CFIN member and CEO of The Owl Solutions In the fast-paced world of food manufacturing, inventory expiration poses a persistent challenge for many companies. While it may be easy to blame inventory planners or analysts for these issues, the root cause often lies in outdated systems and processes that professionals are forced to work with. The harsh reality is that most manufacturers rely on a patchwork of three to five different IT systems to manage their supply chain, resulting in fragmented data and information silos that hinder productivity. Imagine the inventory planner juggling multiple ERPs, warehouse management systems, Power BI, and more, all to extract the necessary data into Excel spreadsheets for reports. This manual process not only consumes valuable time but also diverts attention from critical tasks such as coordinating action items and conducting root cause analyses. Supply chains are inherently complex, and their intricacies are only expected to grow in the future. Yet, persisting with outdated systems is similar to using a typewriter in an era of advanced word processors – it impedes efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability, leaving organizations vulnerable to costly inventory expiration . But how can you determine if your organization is suffering from poor data quality? Fortunately, there are several factors that can serve as red flags for poor data quality. Factors that contribute to poor data quality 1. Manual data entry Some food companies still rely on manual data entry processes, which are prone to human errors. Inaccurate or incomplete data can result from typos, misinterpretation, or oversight during manual input, leading to poor data quality. 2. Fragmented data sources Food companies often have multiple systems and databases that store different types of data, such as sales, inventory, and procurement. When these systems are not integrated or communicate poorly with each other, it can result in fragmented data sources. Inconsistent or disconnected data makes it challenging to have a holistic view of the business and can lead to poor data quality. 3. Lack of data governance Data governance refers to the policies, processes, and procedures in place to ensure data integrity and quality. Without proper data governance practices, food companies may struggle to establish standardized data definitions, data validation rules, and data maintenance protocols. This lack of governance can result in data inconsistencies and inaccuracies. 4. Complex supply chains Food companies often have complex supply chains involving multiple stakeholders, such as suppliers, distributors, and retailers. The flow of data across these entities can be fragmented and inconsistent, making it difficult to maintain accurate and up-to-date information. Issues such as delays in data transmission, incompatible data formats, or data discrepancies between different parties can contribute to poor data quality. 5. Legacy systems Some food companies may still rely on outdated or legacy systems that were implemented before modern data management practices became prevalent. These systems may lack the capabilities to effectively capture, store, and analyze data, leading to data quality issues. Upgrading or migrating to more advanced systems can be a costly and time-consuming process, deterring some companies from improving their data quality. 6. Lack of data expertise Managing data effectively requires specialized knowledge and skills. Food companies that do not have dedicated data professionals or data management expertise may struggle to implement robust data quality measures. Without the necessary expertise , it becomes challenging to identify and address data quality issues, resulting in poor data across the organization. Addressing the challenges posed by data quality in inventory management is crucial for food manufacturers. By investing in robust data management practices or partnering with third-party , full-service supply chain analytics providers, companies can achieve increased visibility into their inventory. This enhanced visibility enables inventory teams to spend less time vetting data and more time focusing on reviewing insights, conducting root cause analyses, and coordinating action items. The benefits of clear visibility into inventory extend beyond the company ’ s bottom line. It plays a vital role in reducing the number of expired products, which not only impacts financial performance but also has sustainability implications for the food and beverage industry. A significant amount of food waste in the supply chain ends up in landfills, contributing to the emission of methane – a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide (U .S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2022). Read more about how data analytics can reduce supply chain food waste . By effectively reducing inventory expiration , companies can achieve multiple benefits. They improve their bottom line, enhance supply chain efficiency, and contribute to a more sustainable future for our planet. Taking proactive steps towards data-driven inventory management is not just a business imperative, but also an ethical responsibility in the face of environmental challenges. R ecognizing the impact of bad data on inventory expiration and taking decisive action to improve data quality will unlock opportunities for better decision making, reduced waste, and a more resilient and environmentally conscious supply chain . Hugo Fuentes is the CEO of The Owl Solutions , a prominent supply chain analytics company committed to aiding mid-sized manufacturers in diminishing financial, environmental, and productivity waste through data-driven insights and actionable strategies. If you are interested in learning more about how The Owl can help you reduce inventory waste through our inventory expiration module, please visit www.theowlsolutions.com/inventory-expiration
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IN 30: YODL
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . Sometimes, all it takes is 30 minutes to learn the ins and outs of new food technologies and trends that are transforming the food and beverage industry. In this series, we’ll dig into a food innovation topic and link you to content and resources so you can become a master on the topic in 30 minutes (or less!). This week, we’re looking at everything CFIN members can do on YODL. The Overview CFIN now has more than 3, 3 00 members (and growing) , including food and beverage processors, distributors, retailers, funders, innovators, regulators and researchers from all areas of Canada . One of the benefits of becoming a member is access to YODL, our interactive online platform. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll find on YODL: Original d aily content covering food industry news, foodtech resources , and information on topics such as cellular food , automation and robotics , personalized nutrition , removing plastics waste , and digitization . O nline events that showcase how innovation is transforming the food value chain , including Cultivating Success: Canada's Big Biomanufacturing Opportunity and Robotics in Action -- Seeing is Believing! Profiles of CFIN member companies and individuals . Guest posts and interview s with industry specialists in packaging , marketing, food law , arti ficial intelligence and more. Funding opportunities for innovation through a range of CFIN programs. N etworking , mentoring , sourcing and collaboration opportunities with other food and beverage professionals through our discussion forum. Access to one of our five Regional Innovation Directors located across the country , who can c onnect you with funding and partnership opportunities to help grow your business and innovation capacity. Lively discussion posts from members , RID and CFIN staff. An open community of food and beverage professionals sharing ideas and solutions. YODL is also bilingual – simply toggle between French and English on the widget located at the bottom right of the site. Additional R esources YODL offers two member-exclusive tools: a Funding Finder featuring federal, regional and provincial funding opportunities available across Canada, and a Resource Finder , offering more than 2,000 food-related products and services. CFIN members are using the finder resources to find funding, source ingredients and find supply partners and co-packers. Get Involved CFIN members have automatic access to YODL. Becoming a member of CFIN takes less than five minutes and is free! Find out how to sign up here . Or click here to learn more about CFIN. Overtime If you’ve got more than 30 minutes, these are for you: YODL – Guest Post: How Networking on YODL Led to a New Career Path and the Growth of Ontario's Laplace Robotics Read how two CFIN members met on YODL to establish a n innovative robotics business. YODL – Meet YODL! Find out more about our one-of-a-kind online platform.
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Staff Picks – Leonardo Ojeda
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . A lot of material comes across our desks at CFIN, and we love to share new information with YODLers! This one in a series of articles highlighting what CFIN staff are reading, listening to, watching, and posting. This week we’re checking in with Data Analyst Leonardo Ojeda . What technology is out there that really excites you right now? Automation and quantum computing. These innovations are exceptionally intriguing as they grant us the ability to comprehend and process not only numeric data but a vast array of diverse information. T hese technologies hold the potential to unlock new frontiers in scientific discoveries and optimization. What tech tools do you think food and beverage companies should be investing in? Food waste reduction technologies. Solutions that tackle food waste, such as AI-powered inventory management systems and composting technologies, can help companies become more sustainable and reduce their environmental impact. What are you currently reading, watching or listening to? I just watched Sound of Freedom . You came to Canada from Colombia. What are the biggest differences you’ve noticed – from both a food and tech perspective? In terms of food, Colombia and Canada are quite different. In Colombia, th ere is a whole bunch of fresh and locally sourced ingredients that make cuisine pop with flavo u rs . On the other hand, Canada has diversity in offering a wide array of cuisines from all over the world, reflecting the multicultural nature of the country with an international fusion of tastes and dishes .
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AI + Food – Moosehead Breweries
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . This series showcases Canadian foodtech companies that are using AI to solve a wide variety of industry challenges, including improving efficiency, pricing analysis, inventory management, quality control, food safety assurance and more. This time we're featuring Saint John, NB-based Moosehead Breweries Ltd . What They Do Moosehead Breweries is Canada’s oldest independent beer company , established in 1867 . It sells a wide range of brands throughout Canada and the U.S., and in 15 countries worldwide. How They’re Using AI The beer company is focused on innovation and modernization of the brewery. It uses artificial intelligence combined with a conveyor belt at its bottling plant embedded with Internet-enabled sensors and data analytics software to monitor pasteurization, filling, labelling, capping and packaging, increasing capacity while lowering costs. AI and sensors also helps the brewery to monitor supply chain and procurement, and match production to customer demand in different market regions to reduce transportation and its carbon footprint. In the Media YouTube - Moosehead Journey
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50 Canadian FoodTech Resources - Alacrity Cleantech
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today. Canada has an extensive range of research centres, food incubators, accelerators and labs supporting food and beverage innovation through the research they do and/or the services they offer. Each week throughout 2023, we’ll be highlighting an organization that’s supporting food innovation in Canada. Name: Alacrity Cleantech , part of Alacrity Canada. Location : Victoria, BC Mission: Alacrity Cleantech is a government-funded program that helps emerging cleantech companies in BC and Western Canada scale up and access resources so they can grow internationally. Focus : The program helps cleantech companies that are in the early commercialization or revenue stage, and prepare for them investments, sales and services in international target markets. Services: Alacrity Cleantech helps small- and medium-sized companies (up to 500 employees) with a product or service developed and ready to sell to optimize their approaches to customer acquisition, attract and connect with investors, accelerate growth, navigate long sales cycles, and connect with government and peers. Help is available for marketing, sales, business development, financial due diligence, and international growth strategies. In addition, Alacrity’s parent company, Alacrity Canada, has a wide network of advisors, mentors, and business experts that help to identify problems in global markets that can be solved by BC cleantech companies. The program primarily focuses on international markets Mexico, Singapore, India and Northern Europe. What you Need to Know : The company helps cleantech companies in the following sectors: Water and wastewater treatment Recycling and the circular economy Agricultural technology (Agritech) Energy and resource efficiency Marine research and ocean technology (Oceantech) Carbon capture and storage (CCS) Hydrogen and alternative Energy Notable News : To date Alacrity Canada has attracted more than $356.6 million in investment supporting 10,500+ businesses and creating over 6,894 jobs. Get Involved : Contact Alacrity Cleantech at cleantech@alacritycanada.com or reach out to our Regional Innovation Director for BC and Yukon Lavina Gully .
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CFIN Funded Projects: One Year Updates – Gastronomous Technologies
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . CFIN has provided funding for many projects over the past two years. Now we’re catching up with the Canadian companies leading CFIN-funded projects to chat about how their innovations have advanced in the year since funding. In this video, Linda Fox, CFIN Regional Innovation Director for Ontario, sits down with Kevork Sevadjian and Andrew Skrepnek, co-founders of Oakville, ON-based Gastronomous Technologies, to discuss how CFIN’s Food Innovation Challenge funding has helped them in creating their connected, autonomous kitchen.
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IN 30: Food Day Canada
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . Sometimes, all it takes is 30 minutes to learn the ins and outs of new food technologies and trends that are transforming the food and beverage industry. In this series, we’ll dig into a food innovation topic and link you to content and resources so you can become a master on the topic in 30 minutes (or less!). This week, we’re looking at Food Day Canada, which takes place August 5, 2023. The Overview Food Day Canada takes place e ach year on the Saturday before the first Monday in August, although some businesses celebrate for the week or even the month. This year is Food Day Canada’s 20th anniversary. The day was established by cookbook author and food historian and activist Anita Stewart in 2003 as the “W orld’s Longest Barbecue” in support of Canadian beef producers. Although the event was intended to help producers struggling with U.S. border closures during BSE , it became an annual celebration of locally grown and produced food. Today Food Day Canada encourages consumers to shop, cook and dine on Canadian-made products, and is supported by farmers, fishers, restaurants, food researchers, chefs, food retailers , and food and beverage companies across the country. Resources The Food Day Canada website offers a downloadable partner t oolkit that includes graphics and an action kit with information on how to participate in the event. The site also offers a list Food Day Canada partners , as well as Anita Stewart’s favourite Canadian recipes and ingredients , including sourcing information. What you Need to Know The Food Day in Canada Act was passed by the Government of Canada in May 2023 to officially designate the Saturday before the first Monday in August as Food Day in Canada. The day officially celebrates Canadian-grown food and those who contribute to Canada’s agriculture, food and culinary industries. Get Involved Consumers, food businesses, grocers, farmers, chefs, event organizers, educators, restaurateurs and more can get involved by signing the Food Day Canada pledge to support Canadian food and the people who grow, produce, and make it. Consumers and businesses can tag their efforts on social media with #FoodDayCanada. Overtime If you’ve got more than 30 minutes, these are for you: YODL - CFIN discusses Food Day Canada 2023 with Crystal Mckay
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What YODLers are Saying and Reading – The Top YODL Content for July 2023
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . YODL was hot in July, with networking opportunities , articles and discussion posts about industry issues, trends, events and more . In case you missed them, here are the top five discussions and most read articles on YODL in Ju ly 2023. Top YODL Discussions in July 2023 Number 5 Seeking co-packer for carbonated non alco h olic b everage Finding new business partners is one of the benefits of being on YODL. Number 4 Soft and Chewy gr a nola There are many food experts on YODL ready to help with any member questions. Number 3 Food Product Dev e lopment Services Partnerships are crucial to establishing a sustainable business model. Number 2 How to figure out first production run quantities YO DL ers are looking for all types of business advice through networking with other members. Number 1 Co-packer with stand up pouch filling capabi l ities in Alberta or BC Looking for a collaborator to help your business scale up? YODL has the answers! Most Read YODL Articles in July 2023 Number 5 Guest Post: How Networking on YODL Led to a New Career Path and the Growth of Ontario's Laplace Robotics Learn about how two food professionals connected on YODL to grow Toronto’s Laplace Robotics. Number 4 Staff Picks – Jairo M elo Find out what CFIN’s Director of Digital Technology Jairo Melo is reading, listening to, watching, and posting . Number 3 CFIN Funded Projects: One Year Upd a tes – Foodarom CFIN’s Regional Innovation Directors are checking in with companies that received funding for projects in the past year. This video interview checks in with Foodarom , a St- Hubert, QC- based company manufacturing custom flavours for the food and beverage industry. Number 2 Company Spotlight – New School Foods Toronto, ON-based New School Foods Inc. uses new production technologies to create authentic whole-cut meat and seafood alternatives for the mass market that deliver on texture, cooking, appearance, price and taste. Number 1 IN 30: Ontario’s Food Ecosystem YODL has featured overviews of the food ecosystem in regions across Canada. This article looks at resources and companies in Ontario.
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CFIN Celebrates: Food Day Canada 2023
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . Food Day Canada takes place e ach year on the Saturday before the first Monday in August, although some businesses celebrate for the week or even the month. To celebrate Food Day Canada’s 20th anniversary, Carolyn Cooper talks with coordinator Crystal Mackay to find out how food and beverage businesses, food retailers, researchers, educators and restaurants can participate.
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50 Canadian FoodTech Resources - Food Processing Development Centre
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . Canada has an extensive range of research centres, food incubators, accelerators and labs supporting food and beverage innovation through the research they do and/or the services they offer. Each week throughout 2023, we’ll be highlighting an organization that’s supporting food innovation in Canada. Name: Food Processing Developmen t Centre Location: Leduc, AB Mission: To foster the growth and commercialization of food, beverage and ingredient companies serving local and global markets. Focus: The federally inspected FPDC supports the food and beverage industry by help ing build value-added processing capacity . Services: The 65,000-sq.-ft. pilot plant and product development laboratory features more than $20 million in equipment to support food product innovation, development and commercialization. View the available equipment here . Services include : T echnical consultation B enchtop development L aboratory support A pplied research P ilot plant development P ost processing cleaning H andling and storage S cale-up B usiness development A pplied research I nterim processing services. What you Need to Know: The facility is also considered a designated incubator under the Start-Up Visa (SUV) program with the Government of Canada. Notable News: The FPDC is home to the Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator , which is expanding to add two new processing suites. Together the FPDC and the incubator cover approximately 140,000 sq. ft. Get Involved: Contact the centre at fpdc@gov.ab.ca or (780) 986-4793 or reach out to our Regional Innovation Director for the Prairies, Hubba Khatoon .
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CFIN Funded Projects: One Year Updates – Innodal
Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners , resources , and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today . CFIN has provided funding for many projects over the past two years. Now we’re catching up with the Canadian companies leading CFIN-funded projects to chat about how their innovations have advanced in the year since funding. In this video, Julie Daigle, CFIN Regional Innovation Director for Quebec, sits down with Laurent Dallaire, CEO of Quebec City, QC-based Innodal , to discuss how, with CFIN financial support, Innodal is developing a new generation of antimicrobials improves food safety standards.
