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![](https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/CFIN/UploadedImages/uJasZ5St6GVt93on2c8Q_TWOY - Week of May 20.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 – St. Lawrence College](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/blogs/community-manager/2024/05/21/50-food-beverage-programs-st-lawrence-college): St. Lawrence College in Kingston, ON, offers a diverse Culinary Skills – Chef Training program through its School of Media, Art & Design. This one-year certificate program is perfect for aspiring chefs who also want to delve into the business aspect of food service. 1. [Last Week in Foodtech](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/discussion/last-week-in-foodtech-week-of-may-13): Catch up on the latest developments in foodtech. This edition covered a funding announcement for plant-based seafood alternatives and cool new upcycled chocolate products. 1. [Anyone Working on Interesting Vending Tech?](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/discussion/anybody-working-on-interesting-vending-tech): Join this discussion with fellow CFIN members working on innovative vending technologies and solutions. 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-may-15). **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: 1. [Rob Wong, Agri-Neo](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/network/members/profile?UserKey=2461054d-6697-43a7-80b3-018fa7d98339) 1. [Alejandra Regand, Maple Leaf Foods](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/network/members/profile?UserKey=28ca3ef8-4a30-485d-9a0c-018f9bcd9131) 1. [Harshit Sharma, Mobile Juice Factory](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/network/members/profile?UserKey=f606b66b-139b-4ef3-9bc6-018f97b0c888) **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 and the latest edition of "Ask Lavina." 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!