Canadian Food Innovation Network

Maia Farms produces CanPro, a mushroom-based protein ingredient for food manufacturers aiming to enhance sustainability and nutrition while reducing reliance on traditional protein sources.

Renaissance BioScience is a Vancouver-based biotechnology company specializing in proprietary yeast-based platform technologies for applications in food and beverage, health, agriculture, and chemicals. Its portfolio includes commercial yeast strains that reduce acrylamide formation in carbohydrate-rich foods and coffee, as well as strains that prevent hydrogen sulfide in wine, beer, and cider. The company also develops RNA interference related products, including oral delivery systems for RNA and RNAi production and delivery for gastrointestinal therapies in both human and animal health, with potential use as biopesticides. Founded in 2013, Renaissance BioScience combines whole-organism and gene-targeted engineering to create optimized yeast that functions as active, market-ready microbes across global markets.

Canadian startup that upcycles food waste into healthy food ingredients.

Myo Palate produces sustainable meat products using regenerative medicine techniques. It grows meat cells in a controlled environment, aiming to facilitate an ethical and sustainable protein consumption era.

Freshr Technologies produces compostable active packaging materials derived from natural resources. These materials extend the shelf life of fresh foods, initially focusing on preserving fresh fish by maintaining its water content and targeting bacteria, thereby reducing waste in fish processing.

Verschuren Centre helps cleantech companies develop sustainable technologies and bring them to market.

Food Cycle provides consumers mess-free option for diverting their food waste from the landfill and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It reduces food waste, hazardous emissions, and waste management expenses while producing a nutrient-rich residue that may be added to compost and soil.

Copol International is a plastics manufacturing company that provides tailored packaging film solutions.

Vivid Machines is a startup that builds a precision crop management platform for fruit and vegetable producers. The system combines advanced vision sensors, multispectral imaging, and machine learning to deliver real‑time analytics. It quantifies fruit size distribution, detects pests and diseases, and assesses plant health, enabling growers to digitize the physical and chemical attributes of their fields. By providing plant‑specific insights and predictive tools, the platform helps farmers optimize resource use, improve yield and product quality, and increase the proportion of crops that reach grocery stores.

Smallfood is a food production company that leverages a microbial fermentation platform to produce sustainable, animal-free ingredients for food and supplements. Its process centers on a microalgae strain and proprietary biomass fermentation to yield protein, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), lipids, and antioxidants that support healthy growth. The company aims to enable vegan, protein-rich products while reducing environmental impact.

CubicFarm Systems is an ag-tech company that develops automated controlled-environment systems to grow fresh produce and nutritious livestock feed. Its patented HydroGreen Nutrition Technology enables customers worldwide to cultivate lettuce, basil, microgreens, animal feed, and other crops locally, ensuring safety, sustainability, consistency in quality, and extended shelf life.

Radish is an online ordering, delivery, and marketing platform. They provide a cooperative platform for connecting restaurants, delivery, and consumer members. Through their solidarity and cooperative nature, they distinguish themselves by including all strata of the market in its governance and share structure. In Addition, the platform provides a more refined experience for its users by utilizing novel technology and decades of industry knowledge.

Ag-Tronic specializes in manufacturing industrial machinery for automation solutions, focusing on grading, conveying, packaging, and labeling systems. Their products include fruit labeling machines and traceability services, ensuring food safety across the supply chain.

Foodarom Group, established in 2006 and headquartered in Saint-Hubert, Canada, specializes in the manufacturing and supply of a broad spectrum of natural food flavorings. Their product portfolio includes fruity, sweet, savory, alcoholic, dairy, vanilla, and custom aroma flavors, catering to diverse client needs.

Innodal specializes in the development and production of antimicrobial solutions tailored for various sectors, including food products and biopreservation. The company provides innovative solutions aimed at inhibiting microbiological pathogens, focusing on applications such as anti-Listeria treatments and bacteriocins specifically designed for ready-to-eat products. Additionally, Innodal offers expertise in analysis and solutions related to biopreservation, catering to the evolving needs of the food industry and ensuring the safety and longevity of its products.

Gastronomous Technologies is transforming the foodservice industry by developing a network of interconnected cooking products. This innovative approach aims to create the world's first fully autonomous kitchen, optimizing restaurant workflows and reducing waste through advanced AI-driven software and hardware technology.