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In addition to being CFIN’s Regional Innovation Director for BC and Yukon, Lavina Gully is a food scientist and product developer with almost two decades of experience helping food and beverage companies innovate. 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! 

Here are the past editions of the series, where Lavina shares her expertise on key topics in food innovation and product development:

November 2023: Sourcing New Supply Partners, the Basics of Applying for Funding, and Labelling Approvals from the CFIA 

December 2023: Working with an Out-of-Province Co-Packer, and the Benefits of Food Incubators 

January 2024: 3D Food Printing, Xanthan Gum, and Working with a Brand Strategist 

February 2024: Career Paths in the Food Industry 

March 2024: Advances in Texture Assessment, and Non-Compete Clauses in Employment Offers 

April 2024: Entering the Foodservice Market, and Participating in Tradeshows 

May 2024: Food & Beverage Trends, and the Difference Between a Spoilage Organism and a Pathogen 

June 2024: Career and Professional Development 

July 2024: How Innovation Centres can Help Food Businesses Grow