Peter McGuinness

Planting the Future: Growing Together

Leslie Ewing

Where Canada’s plant-based food sector connects — join us May 5 in Vaughan for insights, networking, and industry collaboration.

Copper Creek Golf Club

Thank you for your interest in the Plant-Based Foods of Canada Annual Conference. If you missed purchasing tickets in advance. A limited number will be available on site.

Planting the Future: Growing Together – PBFC 2026 Annual ConferenceRegistration is now open for the Plant-Based Foods of Canada 2026 Annual Conference, bringing together leaders from across Canada’s plant-based food ecosystem for a full day of insight, collaboration, and connection.The agenda to date is available below. We’ll continue to unveil details in the coming weeks, with perspectives spanning retail, manufacturing, ingredients, research, and policy.This year features a new venue, expanded networking opportunities, and several new ways to participate — including corporate tables for teams, table-top display opportunities for associate members and ingredient companies, and a ready-to-serve product showcase highlighting member innovation throughout the day.Join us as we plant the seeds for continued growth and collaboration across Canada’s plant-based foods sector.

Agenda

Opening Remarks from the Minister of Agriculture  and Agri- Food

From Hype to Scale — What Comes Next for Plant-Based Foods - Opening Keynote 

An overview of the current state of Canada’s plant-based food market, grounded in the latest retail and consumer data. This session will highlight category performance, key consumer segments, and where growth is and isn’t materializing across the landscape. It sets the foundation for understanding the realities companies are navigating today.

Market Pulse 2026: Where the Plant-Based Market Stands Today

Building on the current market picture, this session looks ahead to the global trends and innovation signals shaping the next phase of plant-based foods. From evolving ingredients and product formats to shifting consumer expectations, Innova will highlight where the market is heading and where opportunities are emerging for companies ready to adapt and lead.


What’s Next: Global Trends Shaping the Future of Plant-Based Foods

Exploring how discovery, digital influence, and trust translate into trial, repeat purchase, and loyalty and what this means for plant-based brands today.


From Curiosity to Commitment: Understanding Today’s Consumer

A discussion on what’s winning on shelf, how plant-based fits into broader retail strategies (ESG, ethnic consumers etc) and where suppliers and retailers can collaborate to drive category growth.


Retail & Shopper Trends: Growing the Category Together 

This session brings together experienced investors and strategic leaders to examine how expectations have shifted and what signals truly matter when scaling plant-based businesses today.


Investing in Growth: What It Takes to Scale in Today’s Market 

This session brings together leaders from across the value chain to examine how plant-based products move from crops to finished goods, and where alignment is driving or limiting growth. 

From Field to Formulation: Building a Resilient Plant-Based Supply Chain

Andreas will share how AI is being used to answer real business questions, support faster decision-making, and reduce risk in today's food market including a live study built for the room.

See Around the Corner: How AI is Changing How We Make Decisions

This session brings together senior industry leaders to reflect on the key themes shaping the plant-based sector, including policy, trade, and evolving market dynamics, and what they signal for growth ahead. information to come.

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