Food Ecosystem comes together at the Southwest Food Innovation Summit

Jun 17, 2026

Food entrepreneurs, industry experts, researchers, investors, and ecosystem builders gathered at The Grove in London for the second annual Southwest Food Innovation Summit. Organized through a collaboration between Foodpreneur Advantage, the London Small Business...

Building resilience in a changing food landscape

Jun 17, 2026

As we move into summer, it has been an exceptionally busy and inspiring spring for the Foodpreneur Advantage program and the food and beverage sector across Ontario. One of the highlights of the season was the Southwest Food Innovation Summit, held on May 26th at The...

Client Spotlight: Jace’s Southern Pies

Jun 17, 2026

Tell us about yourself.    By my mid-30s, I had three beautiful souls I get to call my daughters. Living in Southern Ontario for the past 16 years, I have learned so much about the culture. But what always brings me back to my roots is baking. Born in Kentucky and...

Does Your Label Pass the 3-Second Test?

Jun 16, 2026

How Typography and Visual Hierarchy Help Your Food Product Win on Shelf You’ve poured months into your recipe. You’ve nailed your flavour. Now comes the moment of truth: a shopper walks past the shelf, glances your way for roughly three seconds, and decides whether to...

Does Your Business Need a CFIA Licence?

Jun 15, 2026

One of the most common questions we hear from small food businesses is: “Do I need a CFIA licence?” The answer is really dependent on where you are selling your product. In Canada, a CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) licence is required under the Safe Food for...