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• CIFST Students: Networking and Game Hour

  • When
    Tuesday, April 22, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom

  
  

  CIFST Students: Networking and Game Hour
  

  Join us for an end-of-term online networking event designed for the food science community! Whether you're a student, industry professional, or simply passionate about food science, this is a great opportunity to connect, share experiences, and unwind.

  Participants can discuss their research projects, industry experiences, or career insights in a casual setting. To wrap things up, we'll end with a fun game, and the winner will receive an exciting prize!

  Moderators:

  - Ice breaker: Romana

  - Games: Harthika

  Agenda:

  • Welcome & Event Introduction
  • Icebreaker Activity ️ (10 mins)
  • Brief self-introductions (name, university, degree/research, favourite thing abt food science)
  • Share a story or industry experience
  • Ask a question to spark discussion
  • Networking & Open Discussion (Optional, based on engagement)
  • Game Time!
  • Prize Announcement & Closing Remarks

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• Food Cluster Webinar: Advanced technologies for sustainable upcycling of barley brewers' spent grain into value-added food ingredients

  • When
    Wednesday, April 23, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Description:  Advanced technologies for sustainable upcycling of barley brewers' spent grain into value-added food ingredients.

  Explore the innovative use of barley brewers’ spent grain (BSG) – a nutrient-rich by-product of the brewing industry. Learn about advanced pre-treatment technologies like pulse electric fields, microwave heating, and enzyme-assisted extraction that can unlock the full potential of BSG for sustainable food solutions. Discover how these eco-efficient processes can enhance BSG’s nutritional and functional properties, creating value-added ingredients for human consumption. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to dive into the future of food sustainability!

  Our Speaker:  Lamia L'Hocine, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Saint-Hyacinthe Research and Development Centre, Science and Technology Branch.

  Bio: Dr. Lamia L'Hocine's research activities focus on food proteins with a particular interest in plant proteins (from oilseeds, legumes and cereals), their extraction and characterization and evaluation of the impact of processing on their extractability, molecular, nutritional, functional and allergenic properties, as well as on their digestibility and bioavailability. Her research aims to add value to the protein ingredients and study the feasibility of new protein ingredients in various food applications.

  Event Details:

  Wednesday, April 23, 2025
  12:00 - 12:45 p.m. EST

  Through Zoom Webinar platform

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• Knowledge Bites Webinar: Helping You Build a Strong Health & Safety Program – Part 1 of 3 series

  • When
    Wednesday, April 30, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Webinar: Helping You Build a Strong Health & Safety Program – Part 1 of 3 series*

  Join WSPS for an interactive session on how to identify gaps in your health and safety program using our comprehensive Safety Checklist to help you build a basic safety program step by step.

  • Safety Checklist
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • H&S Policy
  • Q & A

  Our Speaker: Zoie Sutherland, Account Representative – Small Business, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

  Bio: Zoie is an Account Representative – Small Business with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services and has over twenty-five years of experience in health & safety. She connects with various community organizations in northeastern Ontario to share the many simple safety solutions that WSPS has to offer. Zoie’s focus is to provide Small Business Owners with easy, accessible tools & resources to help them get started on their road to health and safety.

  * PLEASE NOTE, this webinar will not be recorded. However, following the webinar, a follow-up email with resource links will be provided to all attendees. 

  Event Details:

  Wednesday, April 30, 2025
  12:00 - 12:45 p.m. EST

  Through Zoom Webinar platform

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• Food Cluster Webinar: Fermentation of Pea Protein - Plant Based Milk NEW DATE!

  • When
    Wednesday, May 07, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Description:  Fermentation of Pea Protein - Plant Based Milk

  This project aims to improve the quality of pea protein for use in plant-based beverages. Pea protein is a promising ingredient due to its nutritional value and potential economic benefits for Canada's pea processing industry. However, its beany flavor and solubility issues pose challenges in the beverage application. The project will explore fermentation technology to modify the protein's functional and organoleptic properties. Nutritional analyses and digestibility studies will be done as well. Fermented pea proteins will be formulated into beverages and scaled up for commercial production.
  

  Our Speaker:  Raj Verma, Research Scientist, The Food Development Group

  Bio: Raj Verma is a Research Scientist at The Food Development Group, bringing over 24 years of expertise in the Food Industry. Holding an MSc and Ph.D. in Dairy Technology, Raj specializes in low fat and sugar-free dairy products. His extensive experience includes leading teams in operations, research & development, new product development, and process improvement. Raj is adept in HACCP, ISO, SQF, and Lean Manufacturing principles. Currently, his work focuses on designing processes, application of new ingredients, and exploring the physico-chemical aspects of plant proteins, guiding projects from initial concept through to commercialization. His expertise includes plant automation and control of microbial contamination in high-paced food manufacturing environments.

  Event Details:

  Wednesday, May 7, 2025
  12:00 - 12:45 p.m. EST

  Through Zoom Webinar platform

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• CIFST Quebec Section: Salon des Fournisseurs 2025 - Inscription des exposants / Suppliers’ night 2025 – Exhibitors registration

  • When
    Thursday, May 08, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Centre Expo Terrebonne, 2475, boul. des Entreprises, Terrebonne, J6X 4J9 QC
  • Spaces left
    1

  
  

  L’ICSTA Section Québec vous invite à la 34e édition du Salon des Fournisseurs, qui aura lieu

  Jeudi le 8 mai 2025

  au Centre Expo Terrebonne

  (2475 boul. des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC)

  de 13h à 18h

  Le principe premier arrivé, premier servi, est appliqué. Les inscriptions sont traitées selon l’ordre d’arrivée du paiement ET de la réception du formulaire de Règlements signé tant pour les inscriptions que pour les commandites.

  Tarif avantageux en réservant votre kiosque avant le 31 mars 2025.

  Afin de bénéficier du prix de membre lors de l’inscription, assurez-vous d’avoir renouvelé votre adhésion à l’ICSTA et d’utiliser le courriel de la personne qui est membre.
  

  Vous pouvez renouveler votre adhésion ici

  Nous n'acceptons que les cartes Visa et Mastercard, et les chèques.

  La confirmation de votre inscription vous sera expédiée par courriel.

  Aucun kiosque ne sera réservé sans le paiement et le formulaire de règlement signé.

  Cliquez ici pour la description des commandites. 

  Si vous voulez seulement acheter une commandite (sans table), veuillez visiter notre boutique de commandites 2025 de l'ICSTA Section Québec

  L'inscription en ligne des visiteurs débutera le 19 mars 2025.

  N’hésitez pas à inviter vos clients à visiter le Salon des fournisseurs de l’ICSTA section Québec. L’entrée au Salon est toujours gratuite pour les visiteurs.

  
  

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  CIFST Quebec Section invites you to our 34th Annual Suppliers’ Night

  Thursday May 8th, 2025

  au Centre Expo Terrebonne

  (2475 boul. des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC)

  from 1 PM to 6 PM

  Registration is processed on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment AND the signed Regulations form, for both registrations and sponsorships.

  Early-bird rate by reserving before March 31, 2025.

  In order to receive membership pricing at registration, make sure you have renewed your CIFST membership and use the email address of the member who is a member.

  You can renew your membership here.

  We only accept Visa, Mastercard or Cheques as payment.

  You will receive an email to confirm your registration.

  Booths will not be reserved without payment and signed regulations form.

  Click here for sponsorship details.   

  If you only wish to purchase a sponsorship (without a table), please visit our 2025 QC Suppliers' Night sponsorship store.

  Online visitors’ registration will open March 19, 2025.

  We encourage you to invite your clients to the 2025 CIFST Quebec Section Suppliers’ Night.   Admission is free for visitors!

  Au plaisir de vous voir au Salon ! *** See you at the show!

  Isabelle Dupont

  Zovik Ladian

  Julie Prud’homme

  
  

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• Salon des Fournisseurs 2025 - Inscription des visiteurs / Suppliers’ night 2025 – Visitors registration

  • When
    Thursday, May 08, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Centre Expo Terrebonne, 2475 boul. Des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC (J6X 4J9)

  Register

  
  

  L’ICSTA Section Québec vous invite à la 34e édition du Salon des Fournisseurs, qui se tiendra le:
  
  

  Jeudi le 8 mai 2025
  au Centre Expo Terrebonne
  (2475 boul. des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC, J6X 4J9)
  de 13h à 18h

  Vous ne voulez pas manquer ce rendez-vous incontournable de l’industrie alimentaire, l’occasion exceptionnelle et la vitrine tout indiquée pour rencontrer vos fournisseurs d’ingrédients et de services et retrouver vos collègues tout en élargissant votre réseau de contacts. Venez découvrir les dernières tendances et les innovations de l’industrie alimentaire ainsi que nos nouveaux exposants.

  L’admission est toujours gratuite et, afin de faciliter l’accueil au salon, les visiteurs sont invités à s’inscrire à l’avance en ligne.

  Un badge d’identification vous sera remis à votre arrivée.

  Le comité vous remercie de votre collaboration …

  
  

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  CIFST Quebec Section invites you to our 34th Annual Suppliers’ Night on:
  
  

  Thursday May 8, 2025

  at Centre Expo Terrebonne

  (2475 boul. des Entreprises, Terrebonne, QC, J6X 4J9)

  from 1 PM to 6 PM

  You won’t want to miss this "not-to-be-missed" event of the food industry, the perfect opportunity to meet your ingredients suppliers and service providers, catch up with colleagues and expand your network of contacts. Come and discover the latest trends and innovations in the food industry, as well as our new exhibitors.

  Admission is always free, and to make the show more welcoming, visitors are invited to register online in advance.

  You will receive your name badge upon arrival.

  The committee thanks you for your cooperation …

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• Knowledge Bites Webinar: Helping You Build a Strong Health & Safety Program – Part 2 of 3 series.

  • When
    Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Webinar: Helping You Build a Strong Health & Safety Program – Part 2 of 3 series.*

  Join WSPS for an interactive session on:

  • Posting Requirements
  • Violence & Harassment
  • Health & Safety Representative
  • Workplace Hazards
  • Q & A

  Our Speaker: Bill Chen

  Bio: 

  * PLEASE NOTE, this webinar will not be recorded. However, following the webinar, a follow-up email with resource links will be provided to all attendees. 

  Event Details:

  Wednesday, May 14, 2025
  12:00 - 12:45 p.m. EST

  Through Zoom Webinar platform

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• Knowledge Bites Webinar: Helping You Build a Strong Health & Safety Program – Part 3 of 3 series.

  • When
    Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

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  Webinar: Helping You Build a Strong Health & Safety Program – Part 3 of 3 series.*

  Join WSPS for an interactive session on:

  • Training & Orientation
  • First Aid
  • Injury Reporting
  • Return to Work
  • Q & A

  Our Speaker: Shawn Chadwick

  Bio: 

  * PLEASE NOTE, this webinar will not be recorded. However, following the webinar, a follow-up email with resource links will be provided to all attendees. 

  Event Details:

  Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  12:00 - 12:45 p.m. EST

  Through Zoom Webinar platform

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• CIFST British Columbia Section: 2025 BCFT Annual Golf Tournament & Banquet

  • When
    Thursday, May 22, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, 3251 Plateau Blvd, Coquitlam, BC V3E 3B8

  
  

  2025 BCFT Annual Golf Tournament & Banquet
  

  Hello Golf Enthusiasts and Food Industry Friends!

  BCFT is thrilled to invite you to our Annual BCFT Golf Tournament & Banquet for 2025! This year’s event takes place at the breathtaking Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club in Coquitlam, BC, offering stunning panoramic views and natural wildlife just 45 minutes from the city.

  
  

  *Early Bird Special

  Book individually or register your foursome by April 15th, 2025, to enjoy discounted pricing!

  
  

  
  

  EVENT DETAILS

  Thursday, May 22, 2025

  Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, Sky Course

  Coquitlam, BC

  Your Golf & Banquet Registration Includes:

  • Brunch Networking & Registration Tailgate: Start your day with delicious food and great company as you register for the tournament.
  • 18 Scenic Holes of Golf: Experience the beauty of the Eagle Mountain range while enjoying a round of golf.
  • On-Course Games & Competitions: Engage in fun, interactive activities hosted by our fantastic sponsors throughout the course.
  • "Best of BC" Buffet Dinner: Enjoy a delicious meal catered by Westwood Plateau, with diverse options to accommodate all dietary preferences.
  • Raffle Prizes & Wine Cellar Draw: Every attendee receives a FREE raffle ticket upon entry, giving you a chance to win fantastic prizes generously donated by our amazing sponsors! Want to join the Wine Cellar Draw? Bring a bottle of wine (valued up to $30), and at the end of the night, one lucky winner will take home ALL the bottles collected. Don’t miss your chance to sip and celebrate!

  When: Wednesday, May 22, 2025

  Where: Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, 3251 Plateau Blvd, Coquitlam, BC V3E 3B8

  Schedule: Registration: 10:00-12:00pm / Tee Time: 12:00 pm / Banquet: 6:00 pm

  REGISTER HERE

  
  

  Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy:

  If plans change, notify golf@bcft.ca in writing by May 1st, 2025, for a refund

  (minus a 20% administrative fee).

  Please Note: Refunds are not available for rain.

  
  

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• Second Annual CIFST Wine Tour

  • When
    Thursday, May 29, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Various Wineries in Niagara Region
  • Spaces left
    87

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  Experience, Learn, and Connect: CIFST’s Second Annual Wine Tour

  Join us for an unforgettable journey through Canada's renowned wine region, designed to combine relaxation, education, and networking. CIFST’s second annual wine tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the serene landscapes and exceptional wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake, all while connecting with fellow professionals and deepening your understanding of wine making.

  Departing from Mississauga aboard a comfortable motorcoach, you'll immerse yourself in the art of wine with exclusive tours and tastings at each stop. Gain insights into the craft of winemaking, learn about the region's rich viticultural history, and engage in discussions with knowledgeable hosts.

  To make the experience even more enjoyable, you'll have ample time at each winery to curate your own collection, selecting bottles that reflect the region's distinctive character.

  Your registration fee includes:

  • Complimentary parking at The Maple Leaf ThinkFOOD! Centre
  • Round-trip transportation in a spacious and comfortable motorcoach
  • Guided vineyard walks, production area tours and wine tastings at each winery
  • Bistro lunch boxes that include delicious sandwiches, salads, desserts and drinks

  Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, deepen your knowledge of wine, or simply indulge in a day of sophisticated enjoyment, this tour offers something for everyone.

  Reserve your spot today, and let CIFST guide you through a day filled with discovery, inspiration, and connection in one of Canada’s most celebrated wine regions.

  Agenda for Thursday, May 29, 2025
  

  Please note that the rotation for the wine tour wineries will change depending upon the number of buses.
  

  9:15 - 9:30 a.m. - PICK UP LOCATION: The Maple Leaf ThinkFOOD! Centre, 6897 Financial Dr. Mississauga, ON L5N 0A8 (parking lot)

  10:55 - 12:10 p.m. - Bus #1 - Riverview Cellars Winery / Bus #2 - Between the Lines Winery
  12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. -  Bus #1 - Lakeview Wine Co. / Bus #2 - Riverview Cellars Winery
  2:05 - 3:20 p.m. Bus #1 - Between the Lines Winery / Bus #2 - Lakeview Wine Co.
  4:30 p.m. DROP OFF LOCATION: The Maple Leaf ThinkFOOD! Centre

  Please Note: Our transportation for the wine tour will be using Highway 407 (ETR) to and from the meeting point to ensure smooth and timely travel.
  

  Event Fees:

  • CIFST Members and their guests - $200 plus tax before April 15 / $250 plus tax after April 15
  • Non-Members and their guests - $300 plus tax before April 15 / $350 plus tax after April 15

  Parking - Park your car within one of the 4 back rows at the Maple  Leaf ThinkFOOD! Centre (see below image for where to park - only park in red highlighted area on map): 

  
  

  CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY Full refunds, less admin fee per registrant will be granted for cancellations received in writing prior to May 12, 2025. Refunds will not be granted after May 12, 2025. Refunds will not be given for no-shows after the event.
  

  Sponsorships are available for this event. Please click the icons below:

                    

                        Bus Sponsor                                             Winery Sponsor

  

  Bistro Boxed Lunch Sponsor

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• CIFST Awards Luncheon

  • When
    Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Hilton Toronto Airport and Suites
  • Spaces left
    131

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  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.
  

  Interested in sponsoring this event? CLICK HERE

  
  

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• CIFST Annual General Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, July 10, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Via Zoom

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  Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology

  Annual General Meeting - July 10, 2025 - 12:00 noon EST

  1)    Call to Order and Opening Remarks

  2)    Establishment of Quorum

  3)    Approval of the Agenda

  4)    Minutes of the last Annual General Meeting
  

  5)    President’s Report

  6)   Financial Report
  

  7)    Appointment of Accounting Firm
  

  8)    Nominating Committee Report – 2025/2026 CIFST Board of Directors

  9)    Other Business

  10)  Adjournment

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