fbtechreview.comJANUARY - FEBRUARY 2026 6EDITORIALPowering Canada's Next Food Innovation WaveCanada's food sector is rapidly evolving, driven by the rise of technologies that are reshaping how food innovation is financed and scaled. Driving the momentum is online food funding platforms, which are reducing traditional barriers to capital by connecting startups, processors and agri-food innovators with sector-savvy investors through faster, transparent, data-driven funding models. This approach is accelerating growth across high-potential segments such as plant-based foods, functional nutrition and sustainable food technologies, while aligning investment with long-term viability and regulatory readiness.Fueling this momentum are food technology solution providers. The key technology trends driving expansion are digital traceability platforms, automated compliance management systems and flexible cold chain optimization tools. These solutions are enabling efficient scaling, improved consistency and better supply chain visibility for food manufacturers and distributors.Equally critical are food safety services providers, who are ensuring that rapid growth does not compromise compliance or consumer trust. Digital audits, predictive risk tools and regulatory advisory services are helping food businesses embed safety and quality into every stage of expansion.This edition of Food and Beverage Tech Review Canada explores how reliability and supply chain control are reshaping Canada's specialty food and beverage landscape through targeted technology adoption and data-driven operations.It features thought leadership articles from industry leaders, including Christina O'Keefe, regional head of sustainability for North America at Kerry. She examines how data, culture and supply chain collaboration drive measurable sustainability outcomes while preparing organizations for evolving regulatory demands. Julia Lodi, procurement specialist of packaging at Nature's Path, explores how balancing innovation with practicality shapes sustainable packaging decisions, while addressing infrastructure limits, consumer education and material trade-offs deliver scalable environmental impact.We hope this edition highlights the leadership perspectives and practical strategies that are are creating a more resilient, investment-ready food ecosystem in Canada, while supporting regulatory readiness and fostering sustainability and operational accountability across the food sector. Let us know your thoughts!Kevin LoboManaging Editoreditor@fbtechreview.comEDITORIAL STAFFsales@fbtechreview.comeditor@fbtechreview.commarketing@fbtechreview.comEmailVISUALIZERSDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsMANAGING EDITORKevin LoboFood & Beverage Technology Review Visit www.fbtechreview.comCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2026, Vol - 09, Issue - 01 (ISSN 2691-4077) ValleyMedia, Inc. TO SUBSCRIBE TOAncel BlaiseAva GarciaDavies MedowsGiftson JoshuaOlivia SmithEdwin PaulJohnson HellerJoshua ParkerKenny peruzzi Vian IsaacTech no lo gy Sol ut ions t ha t dr iv e F&B indu st ry
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