Food & Beverage Cluster
Transcript of Food & Beverage Cluster
By: Matt Wiggins
A network of interconnected business, supplier, and supporting institutes.
Food processing, warehousing, distribution & food services (i.e. restaurants)
Assists related firms grow, some of which include; packaging design, transportation & food processing equipment
TFBI provides information and guidance for start-up companies
Applicants must produce a business plan, but have the opportunity to receive assistance in producing one
Only small and start-up companies can use the TFBI
Home of the… Guelph Food Technology Centre The Ontario Agriculture College Food, Agriculture and Resources Economics The Advanced Food and Materials Network
Canada’s only not-for-profit, non-subsidized food technology centre
Provides innovative, confidential technical solutions, training, consulting and auditing to the Canadian agri-food industry in the areas of R&D, product development, packaging, shelf-life, food safety, quality, and productivity improvement
The OAC is a global leader in innovative life sciences education and research for environment, agriculture, food, and rural communities
The OAC was founded in 1874, the OAC is a founding college of the University of Guelph, and ranked as Canada’s top comprehensive research university
Department of the University of Guelph
Have building dedicated to:Poultry Nutrition Dairy
Canada’s leader in R&D in the fields of advanced foods and bio-materials