JAN - FEB 20266 CANADACANADACANADACANADAEDITORIALJAN - FEB 2026, Vol - 06, Issue - 01 (ISSN 2836-1989)ValleyMedia, Inc. Editorial StaffAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@foodbusinessreview.comeditor@foodbusinessreview.commarketing@foodbusinessreview.comEmailVisualizersRobert Grey SmithEdwin PaulManaging EditorFood Business Review Visit www.foodbusinessreview.comCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian IsaacStanley MartinStanley MartinManaging Editoreditor@foodbusinessreview.comDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsBUILDING RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD OPERATIONSCanada's premium food and beverage ecosystem is being shaped less by front-facing brands and more by the systems that support them. As expectations rise around consistency, safety, and quality, the businesses enabling these outcomes are sharpening their positioning. Coffee equipment distributors are evolving into long-term service partners rather than simple suppliers. Allergen-free bar manufacturers are building credibility through disciplined production and rigorous risk control. Gourmet product importers and distributors are strengthening sourcing and logistics to protect product integrity across markets. Together, these segments reflect a shift toward operational strength as the defining competitive advantage.Key technology trends driving expansion include remote equipment monitoring, controlled production segregation systems, and demand-forecasting software. Remote equipment monitoring improves coffee equipment distribution and service by enabling predictive maintenance and reducing downtime. Controlled production segregation systems strengthen allergen-free bar manufacturing by minimizing cross-contact risk while supporting compliant scale. Demand-forecasting software enhances gourmet product importing and distribution by optimizing sourcing, inventory management, and product freshness.This edition of Food Business Review Canada explores how reliability and supply-chain control are redefining positioning across the country's specialty food and beverage landscape.It features thought-leadership articles from industry leaders, including Huy Tran, national marketing director at Aburi Restaurants Canada, who examines how education-led marketing and community-focused dining experiences shape brand consistency and guest engagement across multi-brand restaurant portfolios. Guillaume Couture, quality assurance manager at Kerry's Ste-Claire facility, discusses safeguarding food safety and quality in nutritional beverage production. He highlights how integrated RD&A collaboration, preventive quality systems, and extended shelf-life processes protect nutritional integrity while meeting strict regulatory standards.We hope this edition showcases the innovations driving smarter, more sustainable, and higher-quality practices across food production, processing, and service, supporting stronger performance and lasting growth.Let us know your thoughts!
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