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Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 5,477 followers
CREATE. CONNECT. COLLABORATE. COMMERCIALIZE. plant-based foods | extrusion | development | ingredients | innovation
About us
The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre (Food Centre) is a non-profit organization and global leader in providing expertise and resources to assist agri-businesses in exploring opportunities in the food and beverage industry. The Food Centre’s line of expertise include ingredient, food and process development; plant-based proteins; processing; extrusion; food safety education and training; and path finding. The Food Centre operates several processing facilities with hundreds of different pieces of equipment to manufacture a variety of food products – from jams, granola bars, and meat products to kimchi! Our facilities are distributed across 2 locations – our 10,000 square ft Pilot Plant on the University of Saskatchewan campus and our 55,200 square ft Agri-Food Innovation Centre located in Saskatoon’s holiday park industrial area. Both locations have many certifications and offer different processing options for food processors to access local markets or international markets. Since inception, the Food Centre has helped develop and process over 900 products, all destined for local and world markets.
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https://foodcentre.sk.ca
External link for Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- product development, ingredient validation, processing, extrusion, plant-based foods, food safety, women entrepreneur programs, process development, and fermentation
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2335 Schuyler St
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 5V1, CA
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52 Innovation Blvd
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 2V3, CA
Employees at Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.
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Pooba Ganeshan
Principal Scientist, Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre; Adjunct Professor, Food & Bioproduct Sciences, University of Saskatchewan
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J Blair Knippel CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois)
Global leader in Finance, Food & Health Technology, Operations & Strategy
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Vince Neiser
Program Manager - Domestic Meat Inspection at Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre
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Patrick Campbell
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Discover the unique benefits of pulse starches! Relatively high in amylose, gluten-free, and packed with a wide range of functional properties—pulse starches are truly exceptional. Join Dr. Yongfeng Ai for an insightful overview and see for yourself why these starches are revolutionizing the food industry! Free registration! https://lnkd.in/gPDyr6xS #pulses #starch #processingtechnologies #foodprocessing #foodingredients #cleanlabel #SKFoodCentre
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The Food Centre is pleased to be part of Global Biotech Week (Sept 23-29) activities this year! Join us for a Sneak Peek of our new Fermentation Facility on September 26th. We are nearing completion and invite you to come check out some of the cutting-edge equipment that has arrived and set up! Our team is excited to share the innovative opportunities of using fermentation technology to develop and commercialize food ingredients from all over the world! There will be 2 tour time slots offered with limited spots. Register today! https://lnkd.in/e-QK-Z8E Thank you, Ag-West Bio for including us in your exciting list of SK events! #GBW2024 #biotechnology #innovation #foodscience #fermentation #agriculture #ingredient
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We are thrilled to announce one of three panels at this year's AGM & Conference: Driving innovative IP in Canada’s competitive landscape. Industry experts will sit down with IP Director Jennifer Jannuska to discuss capturing the value of innovation, fostering legal clarity in collaboration and finding pathways beyond Canada’s borders. Two weeks left to register! Register now: https://lnkd.in/e2bteGtS Daniel McCann, Precision AI Mehmet Tulbek, Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. Kip Underwood, Burcon NutraScience Corporation
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Getting ready to start our 200kg/h spray dryer next week. Looking forward to commissioning our new technology platform Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. #spraydrying #comanufacturing #plantproteins #advancedingredients #valueaddedprocessing
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Our Farm to Fork Accelerator is relaunching this fall! Are you an entrepreneur and primary producer looking to bring your food products to retail? This program is for you! Gain the knowledge, skills, and network to turn your delicious recipes into retail-ready products. 🌱🍽️ 📚 Highlights: - Scalable Recipes - Food Safety - Sustainability - Branding & Marketing - Packaging & Labeling - Financial & Business Planning Turn your farm-fresh ideas into successful retail products! 🌟👩🍳 🔗 Sign up now and join a community of innovative food entrepreneurs: https://buff.ly/3N1SDX2 #FarmToFork #FoodEntrepreneurship #SustainableFood #FoodInnovation #RetailReady #FEAD #FEADCanada #FoodVentureProgram #SustainableGrowth #Innovation #EmpowerWomen -- Notre accélérateur "de la ferme à la fourchette" est relancé cet automne ! Êtes-vous un entrepreneur et un producteur primaire qui cherche à commercialiser ses produits alimentaires au détail ? Ce programme est fait pour vous ! Acquérez les connaissances, les compétences et le réseau nécessaires pour transformer vos délicieuses recettes en produits prêts à être vendus au détail. 🌱🍽️ 📚 Points forts : - Recettes évolutives - Sécurité alimentaire - Durabilité - Marque et marketing - Emballage et étiquetage - Planification financière et commerciale Transformez vos idées de produits frais de la ferme en produits de vente au détail réussis ! 🌟👩🍳 🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant et rejoignez une communauté d'entrepreneurs alimentaires innovants : https://buff.ly/3N1SDX2
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Happy Food Day Canada Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. celebrates the Food Day Canada on August 3rd 2024. Food Day Canada engages and inspires everyone to shop, cook & dine Canadian. It’s a chance for all Canadians to join hands in one massive celebration in praise of our farmers and fishers, our chefs and researchers, foodies, entrepreneurs and, above all, our home cooks. We wish all our stakeholders, partners, clients and friends a great long weekend and hope that you can enjoy local foods, recipes and flavors. https://lnkd.in/e839xSmM
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Who is behind the food we eat every day? Follow #FacesBehindFood with our friends at Farm & Food Care Ontario to uncover the captivating stories of the people who make it all happen. Meet people like Dr. Pooba Ganeshan, who moved from Mauritius to Saskatchewan and now leads innovative fermentation research at the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.. From developing healthier foods to supporting agri-businesses, his work is transforming our food landscape. Discover more inspiring stories by following Farm Food Care on Facebook and Instagram! Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/r9xp50SKi0p #AgriTech #FoodScience #Innovation #CdnAg
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We were thrilled to be part of this year's Pulse Immersion Days, hosted by Pulse Canada and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. This annual event highlighted the benefits of Canadian pulses—from production and breeding to research and innovative food applications. It was great to engage with food industry professionals from around the globe! At the Food Centre, we’re equipped with the resources to drive pulse innovations forward. We showcased our expertise in milling technologies, ingredient modification, product development, and extrusion. Participants were able to grab a sneak peek of our fermentation facility, which will offer exciting opportunities in new and improved pulse-based food concepts. A big thank you to Pulse Canada and SaskPulse for organizing this fantastic event! Also thanks Mehmet Tulbek Carmen Ly Maria Hounjet, Ph.D. Matt Marcotte Catherine Querimit Danielle Osowsky Lindsay Wang Emily Nickel Cara Wandler Brett Deibert
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This is a great accelerator! Helping producers transition to retail involves a lot of strategic planning and support.
🚀🌾 Ready to take your food creations from farm to fork? Our Farm to Fork Accelerator is relaunching this September! Are you an entrepreneur and primary producer looking to bring your food products to retail? This program is designed just for you! Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and network to turn your delicious recipes into retail-ready products. 🌱🍽️ 📚 Program Curriculum Highlights: - Scalable Recipes: Learn how to transform small-batch recipes into large-scale productions. - Food Safety: Master the principles of safe food production techniques. - Sustainability: Discover sustainable food business practices. - Branding & Marketing: Dive into the psychology of food branding and build a winning marketing strategy. - Packaging & Labeling: Get up to speed with CFIA and FDA requirements for food packaging and nutrition labeling. - Financial & Business Planning: Gain essential insights into financing, packaging, labeling, branding, and marketing your products. Don't miss this opportunity to turn your farm-fresh ideas into successful retail products! 🌟👩🍳 🔗 Sign up now and join a community of innovative food entrepreneurs: https://buff.ly/3N1SDX2 #FarmToFork #FoodEntrepreneurship #SustainableFood #FoodInnovation #RetailReady #FEAD #FEADCAnada #FoodVentureProgram #SustainableGrowth #Innovation #EmpowerWomen -- 🚀🌾 Prêt à faire passer vos créations alimentaires de la ferme à la fourchette ? Notre accélérateur de la ferme à la fourchette est relancé en septembre prochain ! Vous êtes un entrepreneur et un producteur primaire cherchant à amener vos produits alimentaires au détail ? Ce programme est conçu pour vous ! Équipez-vous des connaissances, des compétences et du réseau nécessaires pour transformer vos délicieuses recettes en produits prêts à être vendus au détail. 🌱🍽️ 📚 Points forts du programme : - Recettes évolutives : Apprenez à transformer des recettes en petits lots en productions à grande échelle. - Sécurité alimentaire : Maîtriser les principes des techniques de production alimentaire sûres. - Durabilité : Découvrez les pratiques durables des entreprises alimentaires. - Image de marque et marketing : Plongez dans la psychologie de l'image de marque des produits alimentaires et élaborez une stratégie marketing gagnante. - Emballage et étiquetage : Se familiariser avec les exigences de l'ACIA et de la FDA en matière d'emballage des aliments et d'étiquetage nutritionnel. - Planification financière et commerciale : Obtenez des informations essentielles sur le financement, l'emballage, l'étiquetage, l'image de marque et la commercialisation de vos produits. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de transformer vos idées de produits frais de la ferme en produits de détail réussis ! 🌟👩🍳 🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant et rejoignez une communauté d'entrepreneurs alimentaires innovants : https://buff.ly/3N1SDX2
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