# This Week on YODL: Week of February 26 **URL:** \ **Category:** Open Forum\ **Created:** [March 1, 2024, 8:53am UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/this-week-on-yodl-week-of-february-26/1913 "2024-03-01T08:53:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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![](https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/CFIN/UploadedImages/5lz0LkhUQEu6u8bPJHsG_TWOY - Week of February 26.jpeg "This Week on YODL") Happy Friday YODLers! One of the benefits of becoming a CFIN member is that you get access to YODL. In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new [partners](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/yodl-connect/member-directory), [resources](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/connect/resourcefinder), and [funding opportunities](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/funding/programs-overview) to grow their food business. Here are some highlights from this week on YODL! **Top Posts** Some themes of interest included: 1. [50 Food & Beverage Programs - Memorial University (NL)](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/blogs/community-manager/2024/02/27/50-food-beverage-programs-memorial-university): [Memorial University of Newfoundland](https://www.mun.ca/), located in St. John's, NL, offers a unique and interdisciplinary Certificate in Food Studies through its Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. 1. [#AskLavina](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/blogs/community-manager/2024/02/29/asklavina-february-2024/): In this series, Lavina answers questions from CFIN members on everything from product development, R&D, manufacturing best practices, and co-packing – just to name a few! 1. [Recruiting Companies Using AI](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/discussion/recruiting-companies-using-ai-how-this-affects-finding-a-job#bm7c80074c-5948-43c4-9f44-a6d09c9cbb2e) - There is a significant shift in hiring practices, with algorithms and artificial intelligence playing a prominent role, replacing the traditional involvement of hiring managers in reviewing applications and resumes. We've launched a brand new community called [Food Innovator Career Hub](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/yodl-connect/careerhubcommunity?CommunityKey=93637577-1ca9-4d06-93f8-018ad6d17781). This is a one-stop-shop for food professionals, students, and employers. We'd love for you to check it out and pass it on to anyone you know who'd be interested in it! If you missed this week's articles, don't fret – you can catch up on them [here](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/yodl-connect/community-home/recent-community-blogs?communitykey=69401021-a461-47e4-a4d4-e5661b59733f)! We also looked at some awesome opportunities and events that may benefit your food and beverage business. You can find the full list [here](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/discussion/upcoming-opportunities-february-28-2024). **Contributors** YODL is home to the likes of food and beverage processors, distributors, retailers, funders, innovators, regulators and researchers from across Canada. We'd like to highlight these members for their YODL contributions this week: 1. [Ward Read, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/network/members/profile?UserKey=b2722836-559d-470b-88b0-41fda8898318) 1. [Mario Ubiali, Thimus Canada Inc.](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/network/members/profile?UserKey=6d52e75a-697e-421b-a20a-018a3e9868a0) **Get Involved** Perhaps you want to engage with some [insightful discussions](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/yodl-connect/community-home/digestviewer?communitykey=69401021-a461-47e4-a4d4-e5661b59733f) from fellow members? Don't see a topic that's been on your mind? Start a discussion of your own [here](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/participate/postmessage?ListKey=08cc36df-0910-4bd6-8fc7-8d1492911f30&CommunityKey=69401021-a461-47e4-a4d4-e5661b59733f&ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cfin-rcia.ca%2fyodl-connect%2fcommunity-home%2fdigestviewer%3fcommunitykey%3d69401021-a461-47e4-a4d4-e5661b59733f) and prepare to be amazed at how great it is to be a YODL member! **Looking Ahead** Next week, we will explore another Food & Beverage Program as well as AI in the food industry. We look forward to making more connections and telling more stories. That's it for us this week – we'll see you again on Monday!