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PODCASTS & PAST WEBINARS

Martha Carman

Martha Carman, a Canadian Food Regulatory Expert  shares how the amendments to the Canadian Food & Drug Regulations will transition in on December 14, 2022 and the implications for your branding with respect to nutrition labelling, lists of ingredients and food color.
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Dre Pao

TikTok Master, Dre Pao explains how the Canadian Beverage Alcohol Industry can adapt their marketing initiatives using TikTok
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Christine Couvelier

Listen to Christine Couvelier explain how being informed about key market influences, as well as being up to date on global food trends are the cornerstone of any food and beverage business.

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Start Up to Scale by Food Bevy

What does it take to build a successful CPG business in 2024? In this episode, we talk through industry trends, founder survival, and finding the support you need to grow your business.

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Articles & Brochures

Palate & Perception Workshop

Crafting brands and cooking moments…Download the full brochure here
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2024 TREND REPORT

Nourish Marketing’s 2024 Trend Report, a look through the door at what’s to come.

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FOODGUY REPORT

Top Food and Beverage Trends for 2024

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FOODGUY REPORT

Food inflation continues to affect Canadians. Rising food prices have become consumers’ top concern, and 17% of them now rely on Canadian food banks. 

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FOODGUY REPORT

Sustainability is top of mind for consumers, and is a Top 5 Motivator for brand purchases in Canada. We are pleased to share this special report with you.

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Food Retailing Acronyms and definitions

Of course, food retail involves a wide range of terms and concepts. Here are some key definitions to help you better understand the food retail system…

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TREND WATCH REPORT

Christine Couvelier’s Trend Report – Highlights of Food & Beverage trends, are you on the right track?

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Relevant Data With Just One Click

LINKS

Links to useful information connecting us to valuable resources, expert insights, and relevant data with just a click, empowering us to learn, discover, and stay informed.
BDC hub for Food and Beverage businesses
Food Certifications
CDAP Grant + Loan
Canadian Digital Adoption Program

NATIONAL

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

https://fbc-abc.com

Canadian Beverage Association

Gourmet Foods

Food and Beverage Trade Associations

Canadian Food Innovation Network

Natural Products Canada

https://ssfpa.net/

https://women.ssfpa.net/

REGIONAL

BC Food and Beverage Association

Alberta Food Processors Association

Food and Beverage Manitoba

https://foodandbeverageontario.ca/

https://omafra.gov.on.ca/english/

https://atlanticfood.ca/mixr/

Atlantic Food & Beverage Processors Association Inc.

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Amazon Small Business Academy’s Q&A – Register

Small Business Resource Toolkit – Explore

Massachusetts Small Business Coaching Program – Apply

 

Mondelēz International SnackFutures Ventures – Apply

UNFI UpNext – Apply

Whole Foods Market – Local Producer Loan Program – Apply

Angel Investment groups list – Read

Ascendus New Business Loan Program – Learn More

Tasty Food Trends Courtesy of the Culinary Concierge

 

 

Watch Christine Couvelier, a global culinary trendologist, tell us what’s hot in pickles, condiments, Mexican and Italian food, and more, on CBC Vancouver.

What is Trendology?

 

As you are ideating your future product line, being externally focused helps you to look at category and competitive analysis and working with a Trendologist to look  1 – 5 years into the future of the food world, and then plan a Palate & Perception Workshop, is part of planning for your future food success. Christine Couvelier is one of the leading Global Culinary Trendologists. Watch as she describes the value of making this part of your product development pipeline.