Canada’s Food and Beverage Industry is Booming: Meet the 15 Startups Leading the Way

As consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of their food choices, startups in Canada are rising to the challenge by developing innovative plant-based and sustainable food products. From alternative protein to food delivery marketplaces, these 15 startups are leading the way in creating a more sustainable food and beverage industry.

New School Foods: No-compromise Plant-Based Seafood

New School Foods is a plant-based seafood company that creates no-compromise meat substitutes. Their products are made with sustainable ingredients and have the same taste and texture as their animal-based counterparts. By providing a sustainable alternative to seafood, New School Foods is making a significant impact in the seafood industry.

Cookin: Homemade Food Delivery Marketplace

Cookin is a homemade food delivery marketplace that connects people with home-cooked meals in their local area. This startup is helping to reduce food waste and promote sustainable food production by supporting home cooks and providing an alternative to takeout.

Milk Moovement: Dairy Supply Chain Management

Milk Moovement is a dairy supply chain management platform that connects all players in the dairy supply chain. By improving the efficiency of the dairy industry, Milk Moovement is helping to reduce food waste and improve sustainability.

No Meat Factory: Alternative Protein Products

No Meat Factory is a co-manufacturer of alternative protein products. Their mission is to help food companies create high-quality plant-based products that are sustainable and delicious.

Provision Analytics: Software for Food Processors and Manufacturers

Provision Analytics creates software for food processors and manufacturers. Their technology helps companies reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve sustainability in the food and beverage industry.

Mid-Day Squares: Functional Chocolate Bars

Mid-Day Squares is a chocolate manufacturer and the creator of the first functional chocolate bar. Their products are made with whole-food ingredients and are designed to provide energy and nutrition.

Above Food: B2B Plant-Based Protein

Above Food is a B2B plant-based protein company that specializes in the development of whole food products. Their products are designed to be healthy, sustainable, and delicious.

Remote Kitchen: Digital Transformation for Restaurants

Remote Kitchen helps restaurant owners achieve digital transformation by building virtual brands. This startup is helping to promote sustainability in the food industry by reducing waste and improving efficiency.

Global Food and Ingredients: Plant-Based Food and Ingredients

Global Food and Ingredients is a Canadian-owned and operated plant-based food and ingredients company. Their products are sustainable and nutritious, and they are helping to promote sustainable food production in Canada.

Acid League: Reinventing Acid-Based Products

Acid League creates pantry products like vinegar, sauces, condiments, and beverages that are reinvented with acid-based ingredients. Their products are sustainable and delicious, and they are helping to promote sustainable food production in Canada.

Trendi: Upcycling Food Waste with Robotics

Trendi uses robotics to upcycle food waste into delicious products. By reducing food waste and promoting sustainable food production, Trendi is making a significant impact in the food and beverage industry.

SCOUT: Craft Seafood Cannery

SCOUT provides a craft seafood cannery that produces sustainable and delicious seafood products. Their mission is to promote sustainable fishing practices and provide consumers with healthy and sustainable seafood options.

Caddy: Automating Food Processors’ Workflows for Smarter Food Safety

Caddy automates food processors’ workflows to unlock smarter food safety and traceability. This startup is helping to promote sustainability in the food industry by reducing waste and improving efficiency.

Somm & DINR: Wine and Food Pairing Recommendation Engine

Somm & DINR are creating the most trusted platform for culinary and hospitality experiences. The female led tech company is all about creating memorable moments at best-in-category establishments. From making the impossible possible with same-day reservations at Michelin restaurants to offering its Members premium or exclusive access to special events, experiences and benefits, or it’s original food and wine recommendation engine, Somm & DINR is unlocking the world of taste. 

Dyne: Restaurant SaaS and B2C Mobile App Marketplace

Dyne is a restaurant SaaS and B2C mobile app marketplace that provides a platform for food ordering, payment, and loyalty programs. Their technology is helping to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the food industry by reducing waste and promoting sustainable food production.

Conclusion

These 15 startups in Canada are leading the way in creating a more sustainable and innovative food and beverage industry. By developing plant-based alternatives, reducing waste, and improving efficiency, they are helping to promote sustainability and make a positive impact on the environment. As consumers become more conscious of their food choices, these startups are providing innovative solutions that meet their needs for sustainable and nutritious food options.


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