Foodtech Frontier 2025’s winners have collectively created over 1,700 jobs and invested more than $35 million in research and development in the past year.
GUELPH, ON, October 1, 2025 – Today, the Canadian Food Innovation Network () has unveiled the winners of , the first program in Canada dedicated to spotlighting companies building transformative solutions for the food industry.
Foodtech Frontier marks a new milestone for Canadian foodtech, highlighting 25 fast-growing companies and 10 established leaders tackling critical global challenges in sustainability, food security, health, and supply chain efficiency.
“Canada’s food sector is under pressure to adapt — groceries are more expensive, manufacturers face supply chain challenges, and small businesses are stretched thin. Yet, our country is also home to some of the most forward-thinking food innovators in the world. With Foodtech Frontier, we’re supporting the growth of these companies to strengthen our economy, create new jobs, and feed more people in a sustainable way,” says Dana McCauley, CEO of CFIN.
As part of the awards program, awarded $100,000 each to and, providing a total of $200,000 in catalytic funding to accelerate their growth and impact.
Beyond funding for Cubbi and Dispension, all of the winners gain national recognition from CFIN and access to a powerful network of potential investors, partners, and customers to accelerate their growth.
Economic Impact of the Foodtech Frontier 2025
Collectively, these companies are already delivering $440 million in total sales, have invested $35 million in R&D over the past year, employ 1,763 people, and have raised $256 million to date. These metrics highlight the role of Canadian foodtech ventures as economic drivers that invest in innovation and create jobs, positioning the sector as a key contributor to Canada’s competitiveness in the global food economy.
Winners of the Foodtech Frontier 2025
Established Foodtech Leaders
These companies are gaining rapid traction in local and global markets, positioning themselves as emerging leaders with innovative foodtech solutions.
- (AC) – Sensor-enabled container monitoring systems
- (BC) – Nutrition tracking app built on verified data
- (BC) – Vacuum-microwave REV™ dehydration technology
- (BC) – Meal kits with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients
- (BC) – Turn-key freezing and processing systems
- (ON) – Medical nutrition products supporting surgery and recovery
- (ON) – Closed-loop food waste solution, FoodCycler™
- (ON) – Tech-enabled food halls for restaurant scale-up
- (ON) – AI-powered hyperspectral imaging for food safety
- (QC) – Stainless-steel sanitary equipment and processing systems for agri-food
Rising Stars
These companies are building innovative solutions for the food industry. While still early in market adoption, they show strong growth potential and are positioned to become future leaders in foodtech.
- (AB) – All-in-one food service platform for businesses
- (AC) – Upcycling spent coffee grounds into nutritious ingredients
- (AC) – Automated kiosks for canned beer and ready-to-drink beverages
- (AC) – Biodegradable active packaging for seafood to prolong shelf life
- (AC) – Clean-label solubility tech for nutrients and adaptogens
- (BC) – Upcycled grape pomace into multi-function ingredients
- (BC) – Mycelium-based protein ingredients
- Renaissance BioScience (BC) – Harnessing the power of microbes to develop sustainable solutions for food production, health, and environmental challenges
- ThisFish (BC) – AI-enabled seafood traceability and digital workflows
- mode40 (MB) – Digital transformation for food manufacturing
- (ON) – AI-powered autonomous robotic kitchens
- Gastronomous Technologies (ON) – AI automation for QSR back-of-house
- (ON) – Reusable packaging platform
- Index Biosystems (ON) – Microscopic BioTags for traceability
- Jitto (ON) – Fresh produce supply for small communities
- Local Line (ON) – Farm-to-fork commerce platform for buying and selling local food
- Myo Palate Corporation (ON) – Cultivated meat via cellular agriculture
- n!Biomachines Ltd (ON) – Scalable bioreactor systems
- Bioeureka (QC) – AI pathogen identification platform
- (QC) – No-code AR training for manufacturing and industrial industries
- (QC) – Natural anti-Listeria biocontrol solution
- Opalia (QC) – Cell-based milk without cows
- PULR Technologies (QC) – AIoT for cold chain and logistics
- Relocalize (QC) – Autonomous micro-factories for hyperlocal food production
- BetterCart Analytics (SK) – AI-powered price analytics for retailers
“From cutting-edge processing tools to smart AI solutions keeping our food safe, the companies we’re honouring today show how innovation can help the food industry grow strong in a fast-changing world — all while creating jobs, boosting the economy, and putting Canada on the map as a foodtech leader,” says the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Learn more about the Foodtech Frontier awards and the winners at .
The Foodtech Frontier Awards are made possible through the support of the Government of Canada, BDC, MNP, KPMG, and Redstick Ventures.