Following my post a few months ago, I have continued building the platform and I am now proceeding with a soft launch of SupplyMatch (supplymatch.ca), a bilingual supplier discovery platform for the Canadian food industry.
It is a structured directory covering co-manufacturers, co-packers, ingredient suppliers, packaging suppliers, and consumer packaged goods brands. Request for Quote (RFQ) matching will be available in a later phase.
For now, I am looking to onboard the first listings and gather honest feedback. The process is self-service: create an account, submit your profile, and it will go through a quick review before being published.
A few honest expectations:
This is not yet a full procurement solution—the directory is the foundation
Expect a few imperfections; I will iterate based on what I hear
Early users have a real opportunity to help shape the direction of the project
The intent of SupplyMatch is to complement what cfin-rcia.ca and similar organizations already do—not to replace the relationships you have built, but to add a more structured layer for sourcing and discovery.
Open to partnerships and discussions. Send me a message here or write to me at hello@supplymatch.ca.
Thank you for the mention! PACKBO.net seems to be a solid resource for the packaging sector, with great traction already having over 500 registered companies.
supplymatch.ca covers a broader scope (co-manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, co-packers, and packaging), so I think there is more complementarity than overlap. Happy to explore a partnership that benefits both sides and supports the industry.
There seem to be two interesting groups I could join, specialising in the conditioning/processing and distribution of equipment. I could consider joining, provided there are no membership fees! LOL Best regards, Don.
Thank you for taking a look! Registration is completely free, with no credit card or commitment required.
The basic profile (business profile + e-catalogue) will always be free. Paid features are planned but will be optional and announced well in advance. No pressure.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions before signing up.