FoodHack Toronto: Winning the CPG Shelf

When:  Jul 8, 2026 from 17:30 to 20:00 (ET)

Lessons from founders, operators & investors building consumer food brands.

Winning the Shelf brings together founders, operators, and investors shaping the future of consumer brands to discuss what it really takes to build and scale in today’s CPG landscape.

​From retail strategy and brand positioning to distribution, consumer behaviour, fundraising, and emerging trends, this conversation will unpack what’s working today — and where the next generation of food and consumer brands is headed.

Join our meetup for entrepreneurs, professionals, investors and food enthusiasts to network and hear from food industry speakers.

​Whether you're just starting your food business, looking to connect with startups to invest in or want to network with other like-minded professionals - this event is for you.

The event is free, but registration is necessary.

​Guest Speakers :

  • Jordy Koski - Managing Partner, Middle Cove Capital
  • ​Aamir Malkani - CEO and co-founder, PlantUP
  • ​Istvan Galambos - Culinary Manager - PORTA

​Q&A: you will have the opportunity to ask questions to your local speakers.

​Pitch:
Are you launching a new product? Are you looking for your next R&D expert or your next CEO? Are you looking for a job or an internship? Join our 30-second pitch session and share your business update with the audience (open to anyone).

​Networking with Food & Drinks
Date: Wednesday, 8th July, 2026
​Hour: 5:30 pm onwards
​Language: English

​Your hosts: Laurie Jittoo, Istvan Galambos and Tarika Vijayaraghavan

Location

Alternity Cafe
333 Bloor St. West
Toronto, ON