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, resources, and funding opportunities to grow their food business.
Here are some highlights from this week on YODL!
Top Posts
Some themes of interest included:
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50 Food & Beverage Programs – Yukon University: Yukon University, located in Whitehorse, YK, offers an exciting one-year Culinary Arts program that provides hands-on training for aspiring chefs and culinary professionals. The program emphasizes practical learning in a commercial kitchen setting, preparing students for diverse culinary careers.
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50 Canadian Foodtech Resources – Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Cluster: The Advanced Manufacturing Cluster in Hamilton, ON, is positioning Canadian companies to lead industrial digitalization, maximizing competitiveness and participation in global markets. The cluster's technology focus includes Internet of Things, machine learning, cybersecurity, and additive manufacturing (3D printing).
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Manufacturing Partner Needed for Specialty Snack Production: Ahmed Abdou, Founder of specialty snack brand Axomamma, is on the hunt for a startup-friendly Canadian manufacturing partner.
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Patent of the Week – Probiotic Infused Snacks: Check out this post from Rami Alhamad, author of the Action Potential newsletter. He explores a new patent from researchers at the University of Waterloo that will serve to improve the stability and efficacy of probiotics in snack foods.
We've launched a brand-new community called Food Innovator Career Hub. 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!
We also looked at some awesome opportunities and events that may benefit your food and beverage business. You can find the full list here.
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 welcome these new members to YODL this week:
Get Involved
Perhaps you want to engage with some insightful discussions from fellow members? Don't see a topic that's been on your mind? Start a discussion of your own here 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 and the latest essential conversations happening on YODL.
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!
Tyson