Welcome to YODL! In addition to daily original content, YODL helps CFIN Members find new partners, resources, and funding opportunities to grow their food business. Learn more about this growing community and become a CFIN Member (for free!) today.
Since launching in 2022, CFIN has grown to more than 2,600 members, which includes professionals from every sector of the food industry. This series highlights the many different CFIN members across Canada who visit YODL to learn, make connections, find funding, and discover new ways to grow their businesses.
I'm the editor of BaronMag, a trade publication about the beer and beverage industry. I’m also a podcaster, guest speaker and industry consultant.
How is YODL helping you do your job?
I use YODL to find interesting topics for my podcasts, to get news, and meet people.
How often do you visit YODL?
What is your favourite aspect of YODL?
Can you tell us something you learned on YODL?
For now, getting information and meeting with people to better understand the industry.
What type of connection partners are you looking for?
All of them! We need to meet as many people to better understand the industry.
What areas of food innovation interests you the most?
Packaging, sales, distribution, and innovation.
What has been your favourite discussion post?
The articles on packaging.
Favourite food and/or beverage?