Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Canada’s Food Sector

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Canada’s Food Sector

CFIN is proud to release Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Canada’s Food Sector—an authoritative whitepaper examining how AI is reshaping every link in the food value chain, from processing to procurement, distribution to retail. 

AI represents one of the most powerful tools available to modernize Canada’s food sector. Yet while global competitors are scaling adoption, most of Canada’s small and medium-sized food companies face steep barriers, including limited data infrastructure, scarce technical expertise, and high integration costs. 

This whitepaper explores how AI can become a driver of productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness across Canada’s food sector—and what kinds of policy, investment, and collaboration are needed to unlock that potential. 

Inside the report: 

  • A clear overview of how AI is being applied across Canada’s food sector today—and where the biggest opportunities lie. 

  • Sector-spanning analysis of adoption barriers, capability gaps, and cost drivers limiting deployment. 

  • Case studies showing early successes from CFIN member companies already leveraging AI tools. 

  • A roadmap of actionable policy and industry recommendations to accelerate adoption and scale impact. 

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Canada’s Food Sector is essential reading for policymakers, business leaders, investors, and innovators working to strengthen Canada’s food security, competitiveness, and economic growth. 

This report is exclusively for CFIN+ Members. 

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