Turning Canada’s global momentum into business advantage

Event Location:

5980 Shawson Drive Mississauga

Event Description

The insights driving agri-food growth

The event will feature a keynote address by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois to unveil findings from the upcoming release of the second edition of the Global Agri-Food: Most Influential Nations Ranking report. We will explore what this momentum means for agri-food and food and beverage businesses in Canada, and how you can position your organization to take advantage of global opportunities while navigating new challenges at home.

Gain insights into the entrepreneurial ecosystem, technology and innovation, food security and nutrition, retail and fiscal regimes, trade and geopolitics, sectoral competitiveness, and sustainability. The event includes a panel discussion with the following industry leaders.

  • Nicolas Mulroney, Co-Founder, President and CEO, Bond Bakery Brands Limited
  • Joe Crump, Chairman, The Crump Group Inc.
  • Sean Bell, CFO, GoodLeaf Farms
  • Chris Neal, Co-Owner, Neal Brothers Foods and CEO, Jonluca Neal

Canada’s agri-food is gaining international recognition — climbing the rankings among G20 nations in the upcoming second edition of the Global Agri-Food: Most Influential Nations Ranking. It’s good news for the sector, but what does it mean for your business?

This event, presented by MNP in partnership with RBC Royal Bank and Export Development Canada (EDC), takes a more in-depth look into the findings and uncovers how global momentum is shaping the realities your business faces. This report was produced by MNP in partnership with the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.

Turning Canada’s global momentum into business advantage
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Roma’s Hospitality Centre, 5-5980 Shawson Drive, Mississauga

Whether you’re looking to expand, strengthen resilience, or stay ahead of competitive pressures, the insights shared here will help you see what’s coming and how to respond. Key factors we’ll be discussing include the entrepreneurial ecosystem, technology and innovation, food security and nutrition, retail and fiscal regime, trade and geopolitics, and sustainability and environmental impact.

Reserve your spot today as spaces are limited! Register HERE.

Included: Complimentary breakfast buffet and on-site parking

Event Location

5980 Shawson Drive Mississauga