Canada
GoodLeaf Farms raises CAD 52m to expand vertical farming capacity in Canada
GoodLeaf Farms, Canada’s largest national vertical farming operator, has completed a CAD 52 million (approx. $37 million) equity financing round to scale up production and build a new R&D centre.
Maia Farms partners with Greater Vancouver Food Bank to increase access to nutritious, sustainable food
Maia Farms, a Canadian start-up developing fungi-based food ingredients, has partnered with Greater Vancouver Food Bank, aiming to address food insecurity and advance sustainable nutrition.
Protein Industries Canada appoints Tyler Groeneveld as new CEO
Protein Industries Canada has appointed Tyler Groeneveld to the role of chief executive officer, effective 27 October 2025.
Protein Industries Canada announces five new projects to strengthen Canadian agri-food supply chain
Protein Industries Canada has announced the launch of five new projects that aim to create a more resilient domestic food supply and strengthen the country’s economy.
UnButter unveils new shea-based butter alternative
UnButter, a Canadian vegan butter brand, aims to provide a disruptive new innovation for the plant-based category with the launch of its shea-based, allergen-free product.
Canadian businesses launch $23.5m project to develop new fava-based ingredients
Protein Industries Canada, Maia Farms and Phytokana Ingredients are collaborating on a CAD 32.5 million (approx. $23.5 million) project to turn Canadian-grown fava beans into nutritious, sustainable ingredients for plant-based foods.
Protein Industries Canada CEO departs, board searching for new chief executive
Protein Industries Canada has announced that its CEO, Robert Hunter, is no longer with the organisation.
Lactalis Canada to exit plant-based beverage category with closure of Sudbury facility
Lactalis Canada has announced it will be shutting down its plant-based manufacturing facility in Sudbury, Ontario, marking the company’s full exit from the plant-based beverage category.
Protein Industries Canada announces new pea protein partnership supported by $35.6m investment
Protein Industries Canada has announced a new pilot project focused on meeting rising sustainable protein demand through the development of new pea protein ingredients and finished food products.
Daiya adds new spicy innovations to dairy-free cheese line-up
Canadian dairy-free cheese brand Daiya has added two spicy innovations to its portfolio: Chipotle Cheddar Shreds and Pepper Jack Slices.
New School Foods expands alt-seafood tech into red meat alternatives with launch of NS/TX
New School Foods has announced the formation of NS/TX Industries (NS/TX): an expanded company that will house its manufacturing platform, consumer brand and manufacturing operations.
Protein Industries Canada announces additional $10.9m for crop genomics and AI programmes
Protein Industries Canada has announced additional funding to help strengthen Canada’s plant-based ingredient supply chain through genomics and artificial intelligence programmes.
- Page 1