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The Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation focused on improving the competitiveness of the food and beverage processing sector through commercialization of new technologies, sector-specific training, and consulting services in the application of innovation to new products, process improvement, food safety, and sustainability.
www.gftc.ca |
For nearly two decades, The Bloom Centre for Sustainability (BLOOM) has been working in the public and private sectors to advance the implementation of sustainability initiatives that deliver improved efficiencies, enhanced competitiveness, reduced business risk and a smaller environmental footprint.
www.bloomcentre.com
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Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) is the national industry association representing the manufacturing sector of the food, beverage and consumer products industry. Our members range from small independently and privately owned companies, to large, global multinationals, all of whom manufacture and distribute in Canada.
www.fcpc.ca |
The core funding for Phase 1 of this project is supported in part through the Food and Beverage Industry Innovation Fund (FBIIF) by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Program and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs through the Alliance of Ontario Food Processors. The Agricultural Adaptation Council administers the FBIIF. The Fund has been established to encourage investment into new, innovative processes, products, and skills development.
Other organizations providing funding support and resources for the project include the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) through the Conservation Fund and the City of Toronto, Economic Development, Culture and Tourism Department.
Additional funding support is required for Phases 2 and 3 of the project. If you are interested in becoming involved and providing funding support for these phases, please contact the project team.