Canada’s
nutrition and supplements industry,
in focus.

Food Safety and Hygiene

16.8% of this theme group

Researchers highlight gaps in safety standards, hygiene practices, and regulatory enforcement 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

16.1% of this theme group

Studies expose excessive waste, inefficient consumption patterns, and challenges to creating sustainable food systems.

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 Climate Impact

15.4% of this theme group

Analyses examine how climate change threatens food availability and exacerbates insecurity for vulnerable populations.

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

Research points to declining yields and the need for productivity improvements to sustain global food security.

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

Food Processing Challenges

15.2% of this theme group

Papers discuss processing limitations, quality concerns, and integration hurdles within modern food industries.

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 and Contamination Risks

12.6% of this theme group

Investigations focus on aflatoxin prevalence, health risks, and strategies for managing food contamination.

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

Studies reveal rising antimicrobial resistance in livestock and its implications for public health.

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

Safety of Novel Food Technologies

20.7% of this theme group

Researchers urge careful assessment of new processing and packaging methods to protect 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 Aflatoxin Risk Assessment

18.1% of this theme group

Analyses evaluate exposure levels, health impacts, and mitigation approaches for 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

Sustainable Agriculture Technology Risks

14.4% of this theme group

Works caution about unintended consequences of high‑tech solutions for agricultural sustainability.

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 and Hygiene Concerns

14.2% of this theme group

Research highlights persistent Salmonella, Listeria, and hygiene gaps in food production environments.

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 and Price Volatility

13.6% of this theme group

Studies discuss how climate variability and market fluctuations threaten stable food access.

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 Extension Challenges

12.2% of this theme group

Investigations address storage, oxidation, and moisture issues affecting product longevity.

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

Food Enzyme and Additive Safety

6.7% of this theme group

Papers evaluate safety profiles of enzymes and feed additives used in food processing.

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 Solutions

18.6% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on linking safety, supply chains, and security for resilient food networks.

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 By‑Products

17.9% of this theme group

Research explores novel extracts and bioactive compounds to create health‑enhancing functional foods.

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 Practices

15.6% of this theme group

Studies propose climate‑smart farming and efficient production methods to boost food security.

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

Nanotechnology in Food Production

13.8% of this theme group

Works highlight nanotech applications for processing, preservation, and packaging improvements.

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 Food Biosensing

11.9% of this theme group

Research develops sensitive detection tools for pathogens and contaminants in food products.

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 Antioxidants for Preservation

11.3% of this theme group

Investigations show how plant‑derived antioxidants can extend shelf life and improve packaging.

Shelf life (345) · Postharvest (125) · 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 Innovations

10.9% of this theme group

Studies examine beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials to enhance food safety and longevity.

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

34.7% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $13.3M disclosed funding

Vancouver

27.2% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $73.7M disclosed funding

Calgary

9.5% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $13.1M disclosed funding

Montreal

9.5% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $19.5M disclosed funding

Burnaby

5.4% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Edmonton

4.8% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $71.6M disclosed funding

Mississauga

4.8% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Coquitlam

4.1% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $7.8M disclosed funding