# Open Forum **URL:** https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/c/open-forum/43.md [Latest](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/latest.md) · [Categories](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/categories.md) · [Tags](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/tags.md) --- ## [About the Open Forum category](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/about-the-open-forum-category/48)
**Author:** [@vivek\_sheel](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/vivek_sheel)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Hello, how are you?](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/bonjour-comment-ca-va/32336)
**Author:** [@cfintestsept25fr](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/cfintestsept25fr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/bonjour-comment-ca-va/32336 "2026-09-25T20:10:42Z")
So, where do we start? Tomorrow or the day after tomorrow Assholes and Blue Scre Malotru Tintin and Milou --- ## [Creating circular economy from food waste streams (Post farm produce and food scraps)](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/creating-circular-economy-from-food-waste-streams-post-farm-produce-and-food-scraps/267)
**Author:** [@zack](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/zack)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 9:51am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/creating-circular-economy-from-food-waste-streams-post-farm-produce-and-food-scraps/267 "2022-07-26T09:51:24Z")
The Problem Over 70% potable water is used for agriculture Over 50% of post farm produce are going to landfills Landfills stress due to over-capacity mode Landfills are expensive & takes more than 20 years to build Le… --- ## [Call for questions on Cybersecurity: main risks and how to protect your data](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/call-for-questions-on-cybersecurity-main-risks-and-how-to-protect-your-data/1957)
**Author:** [@nestor](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/nestor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 9:54am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/call-for-questions-on-cybersecurity-main-risks-and-how-to-protect-your-data/1957 "2022-11-07T09:54:34Z")
Hi YODLers, I look forward to our next episode of “Demystifying Technology for Food Innovators”, where David Shipley, @Rozita Dara, and myself, discuss the most relevant cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities in the foo… --- ## [CFIN Grant Programs - open for applications](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/cfin-grant-programs-open-for-applications/2095)
**Author:** [@lindafox](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/lindafox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/cfin-grant-programs-open-for-applications/2095 "2022-09-01T21:29:14Z")
Hello Ontario! Just a reminder that we have two current grant programs: 1. Innovation Booster with a theme of sustainability which closes September 12th (is it September already?!?) You can hop over to the informatio… --- ## [Looking for Plastic Free Fresh Produce and Fruit Packaging](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/looking-for-plastic-free-fresh-produce-and-fruit-packaging/1557)
**Author:** [@kalsi](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/kalsi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/looking-for-plastic-free-fresh-produce-and-fruit-packaging/1557 "2022-09-05T18:03:11Z")
Bio-Origins (www.bio-origins.com) has developed Biodegradable Pulp Molded Trays and Containers for Fresh Produce and Fruit Packaging applications. We are running pilot to develop replace plastic packaging in the fresh pr… --- ## [Looking for partnership in promising autonomous kitchen Robots project](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/looking-for-partnership-in-promising-autonomous-kitchen-robots-project/1359)
**Author:** [@anasal\_afandi](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/anasal_afandi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 10:00am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/looking-for-partnership-in-promising-autonomous-kitchen-robots-project/1359 "2022-10-06T10:00:08Z")
Hello, We are a Canadian Startup company. We are developing "Wrapyto", an innovative, autonomous kitchen robot that can produce custom wraps sandwiches like (Burritos, Gyros, Shawarma and ‎Donner Kebab) fresh and, hot. … --- ## [Looking for presenters for our CIFST Webinar Series](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/looking-for-presenters-for-our-cifst-webinar-series/1005)
**Author:** [@heidiloney](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/heidiloney)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/looking-for-presenters-for-our-cifst-webinar-series/1005 "2022-08-25T19:44:56Z")
Hi Everyone, The Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology is presenting a series of webinars on a variety of food topics to our members as long as it is educational and not a sales pitch. Topics could include f… --- ## [A new approach to your morning routine](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/a-new-approach-to-your-morning-routine/1174)
**Author:** [@lavina](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/lavina)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 10:06am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/a-new-approach-to-your-morning-routine/1174 "2022-10-06T10:06:32Z")
Scandinavian countries are said to top the world in coffee consumption. Although are they purists or open to #coffeenotcoffee? Dutch innovators, Northern Wonder, are working on an alt-coffee in an effort to combat tropic… --- ## [Processing Equipment Supplier - SiccaDania](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/processing-equipment-supplier-siccadania/1122)
**Author:** [@kiran\_paithankar](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/kiran_paithankar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/processing-equipment-supplier-siccadania/1122 "2022-09-13T15:00:14Z")
Hi All, You may know about SiccaDania, however, I would like to formally introduce our group and the food processing solutions we bring-in to help the Food Processing Industry in Canada to progress. SiccaDania Canada I… --- ## [Hey BC + Yukon! Let's hear about your food industry innovation!](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/hey-bc-yukon-lets-hear-about-your-food-industry-innovation/156)
**Author:** [@lavina](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/lavina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 12:15pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/hey-bc-yukon-lets-hear-about-your-food-industry-innovation/156 "2022-06-27T12:15:36Z")
Western Canada is home to many well known food brands, plus businesses creating technology for manufacturing, food safety, waste reduction, novel delivery services and more. Tell us who you are and what you’re currently … --- ## [Are you using AI as part of your business / research?](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/are-you-using-ai-as-part-of-your-business-research/601)
**Author:** [@tysonmacinnis](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/tysonmacinnis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 10:48am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/are-you-using-ai-as-part-of-your-business-research/601 "2022-06-24T10:48:48Z")
Congrats to NBIF for holding their R3 Accelerating AI Conference yesterday in Moncton! Lots of great speakers sharing the potential benefits of AI in society and business. One of the companies presenting was NB based F… --- ## [Case Study: Reducing Polymer use in Red Water DAF systems using new technology](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/case-study-reducing-polymer-use-in-red-water-daf-systems-using-new-technology/647)
**Author:** [@bill](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/bill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 11:44am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/case-study-reducing-polymer-use-in-red-water-daf-systems-using-new-technology/647 "2022-10-07T11:44:43Z")
Hello Everyone, I am new to YODL and CFIN and hope I get his right. HydroFLOW Canada is looking to partner with the Food Industry in applications for the Food Shift program. One area we have had success is in reducing… --- ## [CFIN Call for Reviewers / Appel ouvert aux examinateurs](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/cfin-call-for-reviewers-appel-ouvert-aux-examinateurs/386)
**Author:** [@alex](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 8:06pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/cfin-call-for-reviewers-appel-ouvert-aux-examinateurs/386 "2022-07-06T20:06:18Z")
Hello fellow YODL’ers! Allow me to introduce myself with my first(!!) post here in YODL’s open forum. It is so cool to have this way to connect with all of you. I’m the Director of Programs here at CFIN, charged with ma… --- ## [Do you know the CDBQ?](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/le-cdbq-vous-connaissez/1262)
**Author:** [@juliedaigle](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/juliedaigle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/le-cdbq-vous-connaissez/1262 "2022-09-12T17:28:10Z")
Did you know that the first agricultural school in Canada was founded in La Pocatière, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Québec? This school has since become the La Pocatière Institute of Agri-Food Technology… --- ## [Ontario grain-based product innovation fund closing this week!](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/ontario-grain-based-product-innovation-fund-closing-this-week/1619)
**Author:** [@ddickerson](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/ddickerson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/ontario-grain-based-product-innovation-fund-closing-this-week/1619 "2022-10-24T13:11:41Z")
Just a reminder that the Grain Farmers of Ontario’s Grains Innovation Fund is open until this Friday, 28 October. If your business has an innovation project that utilizes Ontario-grown barley, corn, oats, soybeans or whe… --- ## [Access $12K in non-equity funding for your food sustainability startup!](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/access-12k-in-non-equity-funding-for-your-food-sustainability-startup/1332)
**Author:** [@bramptonzone](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/bramptonzone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 10:29am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/access-12k-in-non-equity-funding-for-your-food-sustainability-startup/1332 "2022-11-01T10:29:39Z")
Hello YODLers, The Brampton Venture Zone (BVZ) by TMU is a new member of the YODL community. We are excited to share an opportunity to access $12K in non-equity funding for your food sustainability startup. BVZ is … --- ## [Regenerate Symposium 2026 - The Future of Omega 3 - Halifax - September 17th - Special Offer](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/regenerate-symposium-2026-the-future-of-omega-3-halifax-september-17th-special-offer/3748)
**Author:** [@tysonmacinnis](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/tysonmacinnis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 10:52am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/regenerate-symposium-2026-the-future-of-omega-3-halifax-september-17th-special-offer/3748 "2026-07-29T10:52:11Z")
"The Future of Omega-3 Starts Here" Regenerative Conference is being held in Halifax on September 17th. CFIN has been provided a few complimentary tickets to share with our members so please reach out to me if you would… --- ## [Contact at Annie's Canada](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/contact-at-annies-canada/3725)
**Author:** [@m\_atallah](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/m_atallah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/contact-at-annies-canada/3725 "2026-07-24T19:52:13Z")
Hello Everyone, is there anyone from Annie's Canada - Mac & Cheese Division - in this network? thank you so much. --- ## [Closing the Gap: Unlocking Canada's Food Processing Potential - Summer 2026](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/closing-the-gap-unlocking-canadas-food-processing-potential-summer-2026/3562)
**Author:** [@yodlcommunitymgr](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/yodlcommunitymgr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/closing-the-gap-unlocking-canadas-food-processing-potential-summer-2026/3562 "2026-07-22T11:53:55Z")
As identified by multiple stakeholders and reflected in the recently announced National Food Security Strategy, the productivity of the Canadian food industry is being negatively impacted by the existence of underutilize… --- ## [Closing the Gap: Unlocking Canada's Food Innovation Potential – Summer 2026](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/combler-lecart-liberer-le-potentiel-de-transformation-alimentaire-du-canada-ete-2026/3724)
**Author:** [@yodlcommunitymgr](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/yodlcommunitymgr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/combler-lecart-liberer-le-potentiel-de-transformation-alimentaire-du-canada-ete-2026/3724 "2026-07-22T11:51:24Z")
As many stakeholders have indicated and as evidenced by the recently announced National Food Security Strategy, the productivity of the Canadian food industry is negatively affected by … --- ## [For bakery, snack, dry and processed food brands: what's working for shelf-life extension?](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/for-bakery-snack-dry-and-processed-food-brands-whats-working-for-shelf-life-extension/3594)
**Author:** [@mobasheri\_abbas](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/mobasheri_abbas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/for-bakery-snack-dry-and-processed-food-brands-whats-working-for-shelf-life-extension/3594 "2026-07-11T08:37:30Z")
Hi everyone, We're working on active packaging solutions for Canadian food producers, with a current focus on oxygen-scavenger sachets for sealed dry-food packaging. I'd love to hear from food manufacturers, co-packers… --- ## [Excited to Join the CFIN Community – Introducing Blue Ocean Group](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/excited-to-join-the-cfin-community-introducing-blue-ocean-group/3588)
**Author:** [@sidgandhi](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/sidgandhi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/excited-to-join-the-cfin-community-introducing-blue-ocean-group/3588 "2026-06-25T12:52:40Z")
Hello CFIN Community, Excited to officially join this incredible network and be part of a community focused on driving innovation within the Canadian food and beverage industry. I wanted to take a moment to introduce B… --- ## [Looking for a Partner for Canadian Fruit Purée](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/looking-for-a-partner-for-canadian-fruit-puree/3700)
**Author:** [@ralph\_bolduc](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/ralph_bolduc)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/looking-for-a-partner-for-canadian-fruit-puree/3700 "2026-06-22T18:58:41Z")
Hello everyone, We are a startup currently looking for a partner who can supply fruit purées made with Canadian fruit. Unfortunately, sourcing this has been more challenging than expected, so any guidance, recommendatio… --- ## [Market signals from Canada´s Food Innovation Ecosystem](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/market-signals-from-canada-s-food-innovation-ecosystem/3426)
**Author:** [@roman](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/roman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/market-signals-from-canada-s-food-innovation-ecosystem/3426 "2026-06-12T09:16:03Z")
We're reaching the midpoint of 2026, and at Elytra we wanted to share a reading of the signals shaping Canada's agri-food ecosystem. Over the past few weeks, we analyzed activity across the Le Réseau canadien d'innovati… --- ## [Applications Open: Policy Fellowship in Genomics and Climate Smart Agriculture](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/applications-open-policy-fellowship-in-genomics-and-climate-smart-agriculture/3512)
**Author:** [@burdetta](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/burdetta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/applications-open-policy-fellowship-in-genomics-and-climate-smart-agriculture/3512 "2026-06-08T16:19:27Z")
The University of Guelph Policy Fellowship Program brings together decision-makers and leading researchers to support evidence-informed policy in agriculture, food and biodiversity. Fellows participate in small, curated… --- ## [Aizadfood Dried Fruits & Vegetables](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/aizadfood-dried-fruits-vegetables/3383)
**Author:** [@aida\_pouryanasab](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/aida_pouryanasab)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/aizadfood-dried-fruits-vegetables/3383 "2026-05-02T08:42:35Z")
I'm Aida, founder of Aizadfood. Aizadfood is a Canadian business based in the GTA specializing in naturally dried fruits and vegetables with no added sugar, or preservatives. Our mission is simple, healthy snacking and … --- ## [Join the Conversation to Win a CFIN+ Membership and CFIN Merch!](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/join-the-conversation-to-win-a-cfin-membership-and-cfin-merch/3516)
**Author:** [@yodlcommunitymgr](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/yodlcommunitymgr)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/join-the-conversation-to-win-a-cfin-membership-and-cfin-merch/3516 "2026-04-30T08:12:12Z")
To celebrate CFIN's 5-year anniversary, we're giving you the chance to win a CFIN+ Membership to unlock powerful tools to accelerate your food business growth. And because milestones should be celebrated properly, you… --- ## [Baron Mag and PivoHub are giving you a chance to win tickets to SIAL Canada 2026!](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/baron-mag-and-pivohub-are-giving-you-a-chance-to-win-tickets-to-sial-canada-2026/3514)
**Author:** [@leonardo](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/leonardo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/baron-mag-and-pivohub-are-giving-you-a-chance-to-win-tickets-to-sial-canada-2026/3514 "2026-04-23T21:28:08Z")
We have free passes to give away for North America's largest food innovation trade show, SIAL Canada, taking place from April 29 to May 1 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. 🎁 What you can win: 🎫 One admission tick… --- ## [Free Alphonso Mango Pulp Drum](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/free-alphonso-mango-pulp-drum/3621)
**Author:** [@saurabh](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/saurabh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/free-alphonso-mango-pulp-drum/3621 "2026-06-03T12:52:36Z")
Hello! Earlier this week, I bought a 220 kg Alphonso mango drum. However, after opening it and taking out a small sample, I realized it won't work for my application. That said, it would work perfectly well for many o… [Next page](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/c/open-forum/43.md?page=1)