The CIFST Awards recognize the significant contributions of dedicated food science/food sector professionals working across Canada.

Handed out annually, the 2024 CIFST Awards recipients will be announced and recognized at our Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Hilton Toronto Airport and Suites in Mississauga, Ontario. 

Agenda:
11:30 a.m. Registration and networking
12:15 p.m. Lunch is served
1:15 p.m. Keynote Speaker
1:45 p.m. Awards Presentation

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Salma Fotovat,  Co-Founder & Sourcing & Procurement Director at Riverside Natural Foods, Ltd.

Bio - Having been in the organic food manufacturing and agriculture space for nearly 2 decades, Salma & her siblings made the decision in 2012 to combine their expertise and launch a family-centric company taking food manufacturing to the next level with a triple bottom line (people, planet, performance) philosophy. The flagship brand: MadeGood produces organic, gluten-free, and allergen-free snacks that don’t just taste good, they do good. Beyond being a B Corp certified company, Riverside's facilities are zero waste and LEED (leadership in Energy & Design) certified. Additionally, they support organic growers through various impact projects. Their giving back strategy does a lot of good by supporting non-profit organizations including Daily Bread & Canadian Food Centres Canada (CFCC), Student Nutrition Programs & 1% for the Planet to name a few.

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