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An online community, exclusively for CFIN members.

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  • 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆) Auditors do not wait for the first formal question to begin judging a plant. They start reading the operation the moment they walk in—GMP discipline, ...

  • Innovation alone does not get food products into retail - systems do. Through my work with food businesses, I have seen a pattern: Many companies invest heavily in product development and branding. ...

  • Sophie: Are there any similar upcoming pitches at MaRS? Let me know. Thanks! -Michael ------------------------------ Michael T. Private investor/Blogger ON ------------------------------

  • Hi everyone, I'm currently looking to connect with contract manufacturers (CMOs) or white-label partners specializing in clean label gummies within the NHP (natural health products) space. Key ...

  • At Fanshawe College's Centre for Research & Innovation (CRI), we are committed to helping local food and beverage businesses scale through science, strategy, and community. That is why we are ...

What is YODL?

An interactive, self-serve platform that connects CFIN members to new ideas, partners, funding, and resources to grow their business and increase their innovation capacity.

What can I do on YODL?

CFIN members can access daily content, find new partners, and discover valuable resources. You can also find information about CFIN programs, events, members and staff โ€“ including our five Regional Innovation Directors who are eager to connect with food innovators in their regions!

Why does YODL exist?

When CFIN conducted focus groups in 2020, we received a loud and clear message from food professionals that finding innovation resources and collaboration partners was too hard. YODL is our solution to this challenge and our way of bringing Canadaโ€™s vast and diverse food sector together under one (digital) roof.

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