Canada’s
food and agriculture tech industry,
in focus.

Food safety and hygiene challenges

16.8% of this theme group

Researchers highlight gaps in safety protocols, hygiene practices, and regulatory compliance across the food supply chain.

Food safety (742) · Environmental health (169) · Food hygiene (65) · Hygiene (133)

Food Safety Regulations and Consumer Confidence

Exploring the Role of Food Safety Practices in Enhancing Sustainability within the Food Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Challenges, Op

Food waste and sustainability issues

16.1% of this theme group

Studies examine excessive waste, inefficient consumption patterns, and their impact on sustainable food system performance.

Food waste (176) · Consumption (206) · Sustainability (250) · Food systems (250)

Progress towards Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Food Wastes in the Global Economy

Transforming food supply chains for sustainability

Food security and system resilience

15.4% of this theme group

Analyses focus on insecurity drivers, climate pressures, and the ability of agricultural systems to meet nutritional needs.

Food security (803) · Food systems (338) · Food insecurity (145) · Agriculture (365)

Food Security and Climate Change: Differences in Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Rural Communities in the Global South and North

Food Production, Availability, Agricultural Systems, and Food Security: A Detailed Review

Agricultural productivity and food security

15.4% of this theme group

Works discuss productivity constraints, crop yields, and their direct link to securing adequate food supplies.

Agriculture (583) · Production (354) · Agricultural productivity (106) · Food security (281)

Agricultural Production

STATUS AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FARMS IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL TRENDS

Processing methods and product quality

15.2% of this theme group

Papers address processing techniques, industry standards, and their influence on food quality and safety outcomes.

Food processing (441) · Food industry (188) · Food products (118) · Food science (115)

Advancing the Role of Food Processing for Improved Integration in Sustainable Food Chains

Emerging techniques for the processing of food to ensure higher food safety with enhanced food quality: a review

Mycotoxin contamination and risk

12.6% of this theme group

Research outlines toxin prevalence, health risks, and mitigation strategies for aflatoxin and related contaminants.

Mycotoxin (127) · Aflatoxin (66) · Food safety (363) · Risk assessment (92)

Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health and Their Management

Food Contamination with Micro-plastics: Occurrences, Bioavailability,Human Vulnerability, and Prevention

Antibiotic resistance in food chains

8.6% of this theme group

Investigations reveal rising bacterial resistance, antibiotic residues, and implications for public health through food consumption.

Antibiotic resistance (105) · Salmonella (105) · Listeria monocytogenes (53) · Antimicrobial (65)

Antibiotic Use in Livestock and Residues in Food—A Public Health Threat: A Review

A Review of Current Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics in Food Animals

Emerging processing and packaging risks

20.7% of this theme group

Authors caution about novel technologies, nanomaterials, and their potential hazards to consumer health.

Food safety (242) · Food processing (124) · Food industry (61) · Food products (67)

Food packaging and nanotechnology: safeguarding consumer health and safety

Perspectives on Novel Technologies of Processing and Monitoring the Safety and Quality of Prepared Food Products

Pesticide and toxin risk assessment

18.1% of this theme group

Studies evaluate exposure levels, hazard quotients, and health implications of pesticide residues and aflatoxins.

Risk assessment (125) · Hazard quotient (64) · Pesticide (84) · Aflatoxin (67)

Aflatoxins in food: Prevalence, health effects, and emerging trends in its mitigation—An updated review

Concentrations of DDT metabolites in different food items and public health risk in Africa regions: systematic review and metal analysis

Sustainability trade‑offs in agriculture

14.4% of this theme group

Research highlights unintended consequences of intensive practices and the need for balanced, technology‑driven solutions.

Production (173) · Agriculture (192) · Sustainability (136) · Sustainable agriculture (46)

Transition towards sustainability in agriculture and food systems: Role of information and communication technologies

Modern Agricultural Technologies for Sustainable Food Production: A Comprehensive Review of Technological Innovations and Their Impact on Gl

Pathogen control and hygiene concerns

14.2% of this theme group

Works discuss persistent Salmonella, Listeria, and antimicrobial residue issues in various production settings.

Salmonella (116) · Listeria monocytogenes (85) · Antibiotic resistance (57) · Hygiene (56)

<em> Salmonella </em> spp. and antimicrobial residues in eggs from caged and cage-free systems in Colombia: labeling, production

Microbiological hazards and compliance of ready-to-eat foods at restaurants..

Food security under climate stress

13.6% of this theme group

Analyses examine price volatility, climate impacts, and the vulnerability of populations to food shortages.

Food security (322) · Agriculture (159) · Food prices (33) · Food insecurity (41)

Climate-resilient development: An approach to sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa

Zero Hunger by 2030 – Are we on track? Climate variability and change impacts on food security in Africa

Shelf‑life and storage limitations

12.2% of this theme group

Papers review factors like oxidation, moisture, and cold‑chain challenges that shorten product freshness.

Shelf life (84) · Cold storage (23) · Lipid oxidation (25) · Moisture (29)

Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review

Effects of pretreatments on quality attributes of long-term deep frozen storage of vegetables: a review

Enzyme and additive safety evaluations

6.7% of this theme group

Studies assess regulatory compliance and health safety of novel enzymes and feed additives.

Enzyme (61) · Food additive (67) · Strain (41) · Feed additive (33)

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐galactosidase from the genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain CBS 615.94

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐amylase from the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus sp. strain AR‐SHFA‐109

Integrated food‑system safety solutions

18.6% of this theme group

Research proposes holistic approaches linking supply chains, safety standards, and security to improve overall system resilience.

Food safety (342) · Supply chain (118) · Food systems (122) · Food security (172)

The food systems approach: sustainable solutions for a sufficient supply of healthy food

Improving quality standards of purchase policy and sustainable staple food safety

Functional ingredients from food waste

17.9% of this theme group

Investigations explore value‑added extracts and by‑products that enhance nutrition and health benefits.

Functional food (124) · Ingredient (124) · Health benefits (104) · Raw material (131)

USING NOVEL EXTRACTS FROM CARROT RESIDUES AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF VALUABLE FUNCTIONAL FOODS

KIWIFRUIT: A REVIEW ON NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION AND ITS ASSOCIATED HEALTH BENEFITS, MEDICINAL IMPORTANCES, AND ADVANCEMENT OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Sustainable agricultural production innovations

15.6% of this theme group

Works highlight practices and technologies that boost yields while reducing environmental footprints.

Agriculture (522) · Food security (316) · Production (310) · Sustainable agriculture (138)

Selective agricultural and environmental practices to sustain food production and mitigate climate change

Energy-Efficient Innovations in Agricultural and Food Systems: A Systematic Review of Productivity and Sustainability Outcomes and Adoption

Nanotech applications in food processing

13.8% of this theme group

Studies demonstrate nanomaterial uses for preservation, packaging, and safety monitoring in modern food production.

Food processing (371) · Food industry (208) · Food packaging (117) · Production (148)

Application of nanotechnology in food: processing, preservation, packaging and safety assessment

Nanotechnology in Food Industry; Advances in Food processing, Packaging and Food Safety

Advanced biosensors for contamination detection

11.9% of this theme group

Research introduces optical and chemical probes enabling rapid, sensitive identification of pathogens and adulterants.

Food safety (318) · Detection limit (66) · Biosensor (41) · Fluorescence (32)

Optical sensing for real-time detection of food-borne pathogens in fresh produce using machine learning

Chemical probe as specific detector of porcine protein or peptide in meat and meat-based products: Potential applications, challenges, and t

Natural preservatives extending shelf life

11.3% of this theme group

Papers present antioxidant compounds and biodegradable packaging that maintain quality and reduce spoilage.

Shelf life (345) · Preservative (108) · Food preservation (88)

Harnessing Natural Antioxidants for Enhancing Food Shelf Life: Exploring Sources and Applications in the Food Industry

Incorporation of Natural Antioxidants into Biodegradable Food Packaging: Enhancing Food Quality and Shelf Life

Probiotic and antimicrobial food strategies

10.9% of this theme group

Investigations focus on beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials to improve safety and longevity of food products.

Antimicrobial (175) · Probiotic (77) · Bacteria (55) · Listeria monocytogenes (58)

Natural Anti-Microbials for Enhanced Microbial Safety and Shelf-Life of Processed Packaged Meat

Microbial Contamination of Food: Probiotics and Postbiotics as Potential Biopreservatives

Toronto

36.8% across the displayed hubs

19 companies hiring · $995.3M disclosed funding

Vancouver

19.7% across the displayed hubs

18 companies hiring · $1.4B disclosed funding

Montreal

12.9% across the displayed hubs

11 companies hiring · $587.1M disclosed funding

Calgary

9.9% across the displayed hubs

4 companies hiring · $64.5M disclosed funding

Ottawa

6.8% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $31.1M disclosed funding

Mississauga

5.8% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $113.1M disclosed funding

Edmonton

4.2% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $25.5M disclosed funding

Winnipeg

3.9% across the displayed hubs

8 companies hiring · $73.6M disclosed funding