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Thank You to Our YODL Champions

By Community Manager posted 06-28-2024 08:00

  

As we look back on how YODL has grown and evolved over its first two years, we want to celebrate the incredible contributions from the many community members who shaped this platform into what it is today. 

Every day, CFIN members come to YODL to share valuable insights, resources, and expertise to the benefit of everyone in Canada’s food innovation ecosystem. Today, we’re thrilled to highlight the top discussion posts, articles, and individual contributors that have helped make YODL a valuable platform for all our members. 

 

Top 5 Discussions 

  1. Get More Co-packing & Co-Manufacturing Customers — This discussion thread invited co-packers and co-manufacturers to share what services they offer and where they are located. It now serves as an excellent resource for businesses seeking to discover new service providers across Canada. 

  1. How Can Government Help You Sell into Grocery Stores and Large Retailers — To support a CFIN initiative with Canada’s Ministry of Small Business, members shared their insights on what government can do to support small and medium food businesses in getting their products onto the shelves of major retailers. 

  1. Our Favourite Food Newsletters — Members shared their go-to food industry newsletters, resulting in a comprehensive list of essential reading for staying up to date with the latest trends, news, and innovations in the food sector. 

  1. Creating Circular Economy from Food Waste Streams (Post Farm Produce and Food Scraps) — This engaging discussion on innovative approaches to transforming food waste into valuable products highlights the impressive knowledge base and solutions-oriented mindset of CFIN members. 

  1. Should Startups Treat Their Companies Like Products? — A thought-provoking, member-driven conversation about the mindset and strategies food startups should adopt to drive growth and success, treating their companies with the same care and innovation as their products. 

 

Top 5 Articles 

  1. CFIN Funded Projects: Company Profiles — An in-depth look at 70+ member projects funded by CFIN, showcasing their innovative solutions and the impact they are making in the food industry. 

  1. 50 Canadian FoodTech Resources Master List — A comprehensive list of essential Canadian resources for foodtech entrepreneurs. This article features accelerators, incubators, funding sources, and more, providing a valuable guide for CFIN members navigating the foodtech landscape. 

  1. Company Spotlight: Cibotica — A detailed profile of CFIN member Cibotica. This Vancouver company is putting their innovative automation and robotics tech to work in restaurants throughout Canada and the US. 

  1. Company Spotlight: Food Cycle Science — This article features CFIN member Food Cycle Science, an Ottawa-based company dedicated to transforming how (and where) food waste is managed, recycled, and re-used. 

  1. In-30: Precision Fermentation — An exploration of precision fermentation technology, its potential for creating sustainable and innovative food products, and the Canadian resources that exist to help innovators working in this exciting field. 

 

Most Active Contributors 

We’re grateful for all the CFIN members who are sparking lively discussions and sharing their expertise on YODL, and want to celebrate the contributions of some of our most active posters: 

 

Thank you to all our YODL champions for their outstanding contributions. The dedication and enthusiasm of CFIN’s 5,000+ members have been essential in building YODL into a vibrant and supportive community.  

We’re excited to see how YODL continues fostering the growth and success of Canada’s food innovation ecosystem and are so glad to have you all along for the ride! 

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