Each Friday we’ll bring you a roundup of news from CFIN, YODL and around the food world.
As seen on YODL
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Around the Food World
- New guidelines for food and beverage manufacturers from Food Allergy Canada.
- Natasha Dhayagude, CEO and co-founder of Chinova Bioworks, and a member of CFIN’s Board of Directors receives the Innovation Award at the 2022 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.
- A new review by researchers at Stockholm University looks at the sustainability of plant-based alternatives compared to meat and dairy.
Did you Know?
Nourish Food Marketing’s 2023 Trend Report: The Future is Transformative lists nine trends transforming the agricultural and food and beverage industries. They are:
1. The rise of reducatarianism – trading “either/or” for “everything, but less”
2. Good eats, better sleeps – The role of food as a sleep aid to promote overall well-being
3. This one’s for the ladies – Female food is a missed opportunity we can no longer overlook
4. Food without borders – Social media unites us globally so we can shop and cook together
5. Robots, AI, and connected kitchens – The future of food automation finally arrives
6. Breaking the chains – Localized production offers an alternative to shaky global supply chains
7. Closing the loop – Self-contained food systems are the future
8. From science fiction to science farming – Ag innovation sees exponential growth to meet environmental and market needs
9. Solidarity for sustainability – The future of eco-conscious agriculture is co-operative
