CFIN Unveils Winners of 2026 Foodtech Frontier Awards, 40 Innovators Strengthening Food Supply Chains at Home and Abroad

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire CFIN Unveils Winners of 2026 Foodtech Frontier Awards, 40 Innovators Strengthening Food Supply Chains at Home and AbroadAuthor of the article:This year’s winners have invested $28 million in research and development, raised over $203 million in investment, and exported to global markets.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountGUELPH, Ontario — Today, the Canadian Food Innovation Network ( CFIN) has unveiled the winners of the second edition of Foodtech Frontier, the first program of its kind dedicated to celebrating Canada’s most ambitious and impactful foodtech innovators.In its second year, Foodtech Frontier recognizes 40 fast-growing companies from across the country that are moving the food sector forward through innovations in next-generation ingredients and foods, food manufacturing, food waste management, circularity and cleantech, restaurant technology, food safety and traceability, supply chain management, and packaging.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.All of the winners gain national recognition from CFIN and access to a complete network of potential investors, partners, and customers to accelerate their growth. CFIN will celebrate the winners at Foodtech Frontier events in Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary this November.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againEconomic Impact of the Foodtech Frontier 2026Collectively, these companies are delivering $80 million in total sales, have invested $28 million in R&D over the past year, and have raised $203 million to date. Each plans to raise an average of $6.4 million more, and sales are projected to grow 81 per cent over the coming year. Exports account for 65 per cent of their total sales, a signal that Canadian foodtech is already holding up in competitive international markets.“Canadians have learned over the last few years what a fragile food supply chain can feel like at the grocery store and many are feeling dismayed. Fortunately, solutions are not theoretical—they’re already being developed by Canadian innovators who are taking action to solve the real problems food businesses face every day,” says Dana McCauley, CEO of CFIN. “The 40 companies on this list are developing technologies that can help food businesses become more productive, competitive and resilient. That matters to every Canadian: when food businesses can produce more efficiently, we strengthen the potential for more affordable food at home and more income from trade abroad. The technology to make that possible is being made here, and it’s already competing with the best in the world.”Winners of the Foodtech Frontier 2026Next-generation Ingredients and FoodREVO Biochem (Calgary, AB)Synergia Biotech (Calgary, AB)Chinova Bioworks (Fredericton, NB)Infusd Nutrition (Halifax, NS)Lite 1 Microbial Colour (Vancouver, BC)Maia Farms (Vancouver, BC)Renaissance BioScience (Vancouver, BC)Sustainable Bioproduct Innovations (New Westminster, BC)Enhanced Medical Nutrition (Toronto, ON)New School Foods (Toronto, ON)Sustento (Mississauga, ON)Food Manufacturing TechnologySmartSkin Technologies (Fredericton, NB)CanDry Technologies (Vancouver, BC)Mode40 (Steinbach, MB)Curry Fresh Canada (ON)UDesign Solutions (Ottawa, ON)DeepSight (Montreal, QC)Relocalize (Montreal, QC)Soralink (Brossard, QC)Tracktile (Charlottetown, PEI)Innodal (Longueuil, QC)Meerv (Trois-Rivières, QC)BioEureka (Montreal, QC)Mabel Systems (Sydney, NS)This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Food Waste, Circularity, and CleantechJitto (Etobicoke, ON)Local Line (Kitchener, ON)Twish Cart (Alexandria, ON)Learn more about the Foodtech Frontier awards and the winners at www.cfin-rcia.ca/about/foodtechfrontier.The Foodtech Frontier Awards are made possible through the support of the Government of Canada, BDC, MLT Aikins, and RBCx.About the Canadian Food Innovation Network The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is a national organization stimulating transformative and transferable innovation within the Canadian food sector. With over 9,500 members and counting, CFIN has built the country’s fastest-growing and most engaged food business community. Their members come from across the globe and represent all parts of the food value chain.includes access to exclusive funding programs, five Regional Innovation Directors, andCFIN was established in 2021 and is supported by the Government of Canada.View source version on businesswire.com: For media inquiries, please contact: This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.