Le Lézard
Classified in: Environment, Science and technology, Business
Subjects: SRI, CFG

Government of Canada invests in digital food innovation hub to create a stronger food system in Canada


OTTAWA, ON, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Technological innovations have contributed enormously to the transformation of Canada's agriculture sector and strengthened its competitiveness internationally. To help sustain today's evolving global trade environment, the Government of Canada is making strategic investments that will harness digital and technological solutions to create a stronger, stable and more sustainable food system in Canada.

Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $1.9 million to help the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) develop a digital food innovation hub, which will enhance connectivity among players in Canada's food innovation ecosystem. This project aims to bring together the many individual components of Canada's vast food ecosystem into an interactive online community, through the development and use of digital technology.

The digital food innovation hub will be available around the clock for businesses to access one-on-one mentorship as well as knowledge, research and innovation resources. A key component of this tool will be the role it plays in helping to identify and match entrepreneurs with technical expertise and partnerships to help spur growth. It will also serve as a collaboration space to share best practices and opportunities among the ecosystem.

The digital connectivity of this new platform leverages and strengthens the capacity of Canada's entire food ecosystem to drive innovation, making the sector more competitive. It will help businesses break down barriers to improve collaboration and stimulate new opportunities for economic growth. Ultimately, this investment is enabling important connections that will help build a stronger, more sustainable food industry that is key to supporting Canada's economic future.

Collaboration and partnerships are vital to ensuring Canada's food industry remains strong to feed a growing population. The Government of Canada remains committed to advancing innovation and digital technologies to help the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector grow.

Quotes

"An impressive body of knowledge is accumulating across the agriculture and agri-food value chain. This investment in the Canadian Food Innovation Network makes it possible to establish links to easily share these resources so that each stakeholder benefits and becomes more efficient."
-  The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

"The Canadian Food Innovation Network is helping to bring together Canada's food ecosystem through innovation and smart, collaborative partnerships that help to foster economic growth. This new digital hub will connect our homegrown companies with vital tools and supports they need to grow and compete both at home and abroad."
Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph

"The funding from AAFC is allowing us to solve one of the biggest challenges facing the Canadian food sector ? the ability to find and connect with the right partners. This investment will catalyze innovation, facilitate collaboration, enable critical partnerships, and establish Canada as a dynamic food innovation community."
Joseph Lake, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Food Innovation Network

Quick Facts
Additional Links

Follow us on TwitterFacebookInstagram, and LinkedIn
Web: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

SOURCE Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada


These press releases may also interest you

at 06:35
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. will report its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full-year results on Thursday, April 18, 2024, before the market opens. The company will also host a conference call to discuss its financial results. This conference call will...

at 06:05
The 2023 U.S. soybean field trials conducted by Texas Crop Science (TCS) demonstrated an average yield increase of 21% in soybean lines incorporating the TCS yield trait. This breakthrough in performance would generate approximately $121 per acre in...

at 06:05
REX American Resources Corporation ("REX" or the "Company") , a leading ethanol production company, today announced financial and operational results for the Company's full year and fiscal fourth quarter 2023. REX American Resources' Q4 and full...

at 05:26
Alfa Laval's annual and sustainability report for 2023 has today been published and can be downloaded from the Group's website.  It is also attached to this press release. This is Alfa Laval   The ability to make the most of what we have is more...

at 05:00
Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, is pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership with battery materials and technology company Talga Group Ltd, which will see the two companies working...

at 04:33
Under the theme of "Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities," the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 was held in Hainan, China on March 26th. M&G has been the forum's official stationery supplier since 2005. As...



News published on and distributed by: