At the Food Innovation & Research Studio, we enable food-oriented businesses to grow and develop their enterprise!

Joined May 2013
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6 Dec 2018
What IS food #innovation? At #FIRSt, we specialize in getting new food products and services into market and onto store shelves. 🎥 1/3 -- @GBCResearch @TechAccessCDA
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11 Feb 2022
The (food) future is bright!
In a new partnership with Agri-tech engine @BioenterpriseCA, George Brown College’s Food Innovation and Research Studio is creating opportunities for innovation and promotion of Canada’s Food & Agri-tech sectors🌾! Learn more: bit.ly/3uqvNQC
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21 Dec 2021
.@drinknuba faced the Dragon's Den and lived to tell the tale! So proud of this company! Back in their early days, @GBCFIRSt helped scale up their gold standard recipes for production. instagram.com/tv/CXd8GS_Ddfa…

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25 Aug 2021
We collaborated with @KLFoodSource to develop a salsa recipe that is as flavourful as it is impactful. Learn more about our collab: bit.ly/gbc_klfs For more info on product launch: bit.ly/klfs #kawarthalakes #nonprofit #OnTACs @ONeconomy @ONtrainandstudy
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27 Aug 2021
.@GBCFIRSt teamed up with @healthstudy on a cookbook to limit food waste, while making sure kids eat lots of fruits & vegetables. Get the cookbook: bit.ly/35YwaDh Read more: bit.ly/2PfTQNw #OnTACs @ONeconomy @ONtrainandstudy
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26 Aug 2021
When @DearSnackers wanted to bring a new superfood snack to Canadian shelves, they came to @GBCFIRSt. Together, they perfected this delicious, nutritious treat, available in health food stores across the GTA. More: bit.ly/2SF1sum #OnTACs @ONeconomy @ONtrainandstudy
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Due to a suspected Malware infection, all George Brown College IT systems have been shut down & remain unavailable. If you are a current/ongoing @GBCResearch partner or collaborator & urgently need to get in touch with us, please DM us and a Program Manager will follow up shortly
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22 Feb 2021
FIRSt's website might be down for a little while over the next few days for some site housekeeping
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Deadline extended! Calling all @GBCollege staff! LAST CALL for expressions of interest for a new round of #socialinnovation funding! If you have an idea that could help the community, tell us by 11:59pm tonight! Learn more: gbcresearch.ca/social2020
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30 Nov 2020
What are the new packaging trends? Sustainability is becoming more key to innovation in the food industry ow.ly/glYs50Cyxx0
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The Chefs’House @ 215 King Street East Toronto tonight as I walk through. Lots of quality foods to take home and enjoy.@janeyaitken @Rebeccalruddell @GBCollege @ritademontis @DivaQBBQ @KitchenSprout @Kazzagal711 @BritsInToronto @foodanddrinksco @PeterTheGannet @lovetoeatndrink
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Edwin Traisman was born on November 25, 1915. As a food scientist, he invented Cheez Whiz. A few unusual uses that have been suggested for Cheez Whiz: Stain remover, hair conditioner and...shaving cream. Yummy...
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Celebrating #CanadianInnovationWeek by recognizing the ingenuity, creativity & resilience of @GBCollege researchers & partners. Hall of Justice project celebrates 2SLGBTQ icons, & recreated its community space virtually when COVID-19 hit. Learn more: hallofjusticeposters.com/
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The hard truth for the restaurant industry is that this summer’s bustling patio season gave the illusion of success. Even with full patios, most restaurants were only breaking even, because they were still well below normal capacity: bit.ly/2IvgSi2 @financialpost
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While restaurants have displayed remarkable resilience through this time, it’s obvious they won’t be able to manage through the winter. Jo-Ann McArthur, from @nourishfoodmark shares her ideas for restaurants to help their bottom lines. More on @MenuMagCA: bit.ly/34QsxRp
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Find @InnovationNAV at the #ResearchMoneyAtHome conference starting next Monday, October 19th | Retrouvez @InnovationNAV à la conférence #ResearchMoneyAtHome qui débutera lundi prochain, le 19 octobre
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