For Industry

The CFFI aims to support the food industry by sharing science-based insights into fermented food trends, regulatory frameworks, and product innovation.

It helps businesses align with public health goals while advancing credibility and quality across the Canadian fermented foods sector.

Opportunities for Collaboration

The CFFI welcomes proposals for collaboration from researchers and healthcare professionals across disciplines, industry partnerships, knowledge translation efforts, and patient partner engagement.

Resources for Industry

The Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) offers funding, resources, and connections to help food entrepreneurs innovate and grow.
Collaborate with a Canadian research institution to generate high-quality scientific evidence to support your health claims.

An overview of the current leading producers of fermented foods in Canada.

Developers currently leading progress in the field of fermentation science. 



Are you a Fermented Food Entrepreneur?

Learning Seminars

Foodpreneur Advantage is a collaboration of Small Business Enterprise Centres. Whether you are starting your food venture, or ready to expand and scale your operation, this is the place to start. Offering Free Online Seminars.

Funding & Other Support

Access the Business Benefits Finder to quickly identify grants, funding programs, wage subsidies, tax credits, and other support available to businesses and non-profit organizations in Canada.

News & Stories

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DFC Funding Opportunity

Funding program for research projects on the role of dairy products in human.

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Microbes for One Health

What serves the Microbes serves the Macro -Watch Podcast with Dr. Reid

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Are You an SME in the Fermented Products Space?

Support Canada’s fermented foods innovation hub—share your input today.
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What Is the Relationship Between Food and Mood?

An interview with Felice Jacka on the rapidly developing field of nutritional psychiatry..