Canada Innovates Booklet

Rootree 6526

We aim to re-invent the packaging world in a transparent way,
by sourcing or developing renewable materials, using easier
to recycle alternatives leading the industry in the use and
development of compostable packaging; and creating less
waste in manufacturing.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT
`` HACCP
`` Co-packing rootree.ca
`` Sustainable
`` Clean Process & Philippe St Cyr,
General Manager
Clean Packaging sales@rootree.ca
(905) 336-7875

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Second Spring Sprouted Foods 1709

Everspring Farms is the premier supplier of sprouted grains and
seeds in North America. With 2 processing plants, including
a dedicated gluten and nut free plant, Everspring provides
a wide range of services including sprouting, drying, milling,
blending and both retail and industrial packaging. New in 2016
is a validated microbial reduction process to significantly reduce
micro counts after sprouting. Both Everspring facilities are BRC,
Organic and Kosher certified.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT
`` BRC
`` Vegan secondspringfoods.com
`` Kosher
`` Clean Label Michelle Reilly,
`` Free from Preservatives Co-Creator, Managing Director
`` Organic michelle@secondspringfoods.com
`` Natural (519) 872-7332
`` Gluten/wheat free

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Silver Hills Bakery 1036

We opened Silver Hills Bakery in 1989 with a mission to empower
people by providing healthy choices. We believe investing in your
own health is the greatest gift you can give someone because
when you’re healthy, you’ll have more to share. By caring for one
another and the planet, we create a truly healthy world. Making
foods with care and purpose from sprouted grains and a simple
list of ingredients, we aim to see to it that the nutrient-dense
power of sprouted foods is shared in as many places as possible.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT
`` BRC
`` Vegan silverhillsbakery.com
`` Kosher
`` Plant Protein Lauren Archibald,
`` Clean Label Marketing Manager
`` Organic lauren@leftcoastnaturals.com
`` Natural (604) 879-9100
`` Non-GMO

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Simply Delish 860

Simply Delish is a one-of-a-kind product made with carefully
selected ingredients that are sourced from all over the world. We
proudly make 100% plant-based desserts that set without the
gelatin from meat products. Today Simply Delish is a household
favorite for Sugar Free Keto Jel and Desserts around the world.
Each delectable flavor is gluten-free, vegan, kosher, nut free,
Allergen free, keto, non-GMO and Halal - an ideal, worry-free
addition to any holiday gathering or family event. Nobody
can resist the temptation of all-new Simply Delish natural Jel
desserts in flavors of sun-ripened strawberry, raspberry, orange
and peach, and non-dairy pudding desserts in creamy vanilla,
decadent chocolate and strawberry..

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Vegan simplydelish.net
`` Kosher
`` Halal Zac Shein,
`` Clean Label National Sales Manager
`` Allergen Free zac@stanmarinternational.com
`` Natural (305) 984-5795
`` Organic
`` Non-GMO

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Snappy Grains - Progressive Foods Inc. 1558

Our company is the result of an Alberta farmer’s dream to create
this starch product from a locally grown hull-less barley. In
12008, Progressive Foods Inc, developed a process for producing
quick cooking barley. At the time, while working with the Food
Processing Development Centre, at Leduc, Progressive foods
in. refined and patented the manufacturing process designed
to produce quick cooking barley to a consistent and high-
quality level. Groups such as the Alberta Barley Commission,
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, all contributed to
the successful development of this functional food today as
SNAPPY Grains..

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT
`` HACCP
`` Vegan Snappygrains.ca
`` Kosher
`` Superfood Qualities Marvin Nakonechny,
`` Clean Label CEO
`` Natural marvin@progressivefoods.ca
`` Non-GMO (780) 387-6334

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The PUR Company 1705

We are The PUR Company, makers of the #1 selling aspartame-
free gum and mints worldwide. Be the brand you love for
healthier alternatives; trusted to deliver quality products and
value by making simple ingredient substitutions to live PUR.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Free from Dairy, Nuts, `` HACCP thepurcompany.com
Soy, Gluten & Sugar `` BRC
Dave Terry,
`` Vegan VP of Sales & Operations
`` Gluten/wheat free dave@thepurcompany.com
`` Special Diet (416) 941-7557

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Tootsi Impex Inc. 1236

Wholesale supplier and manufacturer of organic and
conventional nuts, dried fruits, grains, seeds, superfoods, snacks,
cereals, chocolates and candies.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Vegan `` HACCP tootsi.com
`` Kosher `` SQF
`` Hemp Farhad Shayesteh,
`` Plant Proetin VP Sales & Marketing
`` Superfood qualities fshayesteh@tootsi.com
`` Organic (514) 381-9790
`` Natural
`` Non-GMO
`` Gluten/wheat free

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Unbun Foods 223

Unbun Foods is a Toronto based, certified keto, paleo, grain-
free & gluten-free food company. Founded in late 2017, the
company has grown to over 1500 locations, including Loblaws,
Metro, Whole Foods, The Burgers Priest, Erewhon and more. The
mission is simple, to give people that follow low-carb, paleo,
gluten-free, grain-free and plant-based diets the option to still
enjoy their favourite restaurants and meals at home without
compromising taste or quality. We love what we do and hope
you do too!

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT
`` BRC
`` Dairy free unbunfoods.com
`` Gluten/wheat free
`` Kosher/parve Gus Klemos,
`` Low carb Founder
`` Vegan gus@unbunfoods.com
`` Clean Label (416) 300-3743

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Van Dyk’s by Nature 1451

Van Dyk’s by Nature’s first passion is all things Wild Blueberries
and we have expanded our unique single ingredient processing
systems to included whole and powdered berries, fruits and
vegetables as well as pure juices. Our unique processes such as
our modified cold press, flash pasteurization system to produce
pure unsweetened fruit juices and our vacuum radiant energy
drying system produce quality shelf stable, health promoting,
single ingredient products.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Vegan `` HACCP vandykblueberries.ca
`` Kosher `` SQF
`` Superfood Qualities Randy MacDonald,
`` Clean Label General Manager
`` Natural rmacdonald@vandykblueberries.com
`` Non-GMO (902) 542-4405
`` Sustainable

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Business Women in
International Trade - BWIT and
Trade Commissioner Service

Canadian women
entrepreneurs

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES BOOTH PAGE
8227
Beekeeper’s Naturals 208 67
Chickapea 8303 69
DeeBee’s Organics 5504 71
Olimega Inc. 2615 73
Parissa Laboratories Inc. 1451 75
Three Farmers Foods 8622 77
Syfel 79

The Business Women in International Trade (BWIT) is a program of the
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) that has been connecting
Canadian women-owned businesses to opportunities in international
markets since 1997. A free service of the Government of Canada,
specifically for export-ready and export-active businesses

Canada.ca/bwit

bwit@international.gc.ca

LinkedIn
linkd.in/bwit-faci

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Beekeeper’s Naturals 8227

WOMAN OWNED

Beekeeper’s Naturals is a wellness company obsessed with
crafting sustainable, effective, all-natural health solutions using
hive superfoods, while on a mission to raise awareness and
safeguard the future of the bees!

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Plant Protein `` Certified Diversity beekeepersnaturals.com
`` Superfood Qualities Supplier
`` Clean Label Nicolas Moussa,
`` Free From Gluten, Dairy, Event Coordinator
nick@beekeepersnaturals.com
Soy, Pesticides & Nuts (647) 569-8435
`` Natural
`` Non-GMO
`` Sustainable

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Chickapea 208

WOMAN OWNED

In 2015, Chickapea was created to provide a nutritious,
convenient and familiar meal option to families dealing with
time constraints, picky eaters, allergies and health issues. As a
former health shop owner and new mom herself, Shelby Taylor
recognized the challenge of putting a healthy meal on the
table that everyone would enjoy, so she turned a family favorite
(pasta) into a superfood. Chickapea pasta is made with only two
wholesome ingredients: organic chickpeas and lentils.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Allergy free `` Certified Diversity choosechickapea.com
`` Vegan Supplier
`` Full line organic Jenna Callaghan,
`` Non- GMO Asst Sales & Marketing Manager
`` Clean Label jenna@choosechickapea.com
`` Kosher/parve (888) 868-9968 ext. 107
`` Organic ingredients

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DeeBee’s Organics 8303

WOMAN OWNED

We are a homegrown company crafting the cleanest, delicious,
nutritious snacks on the planet. A premium, delicious guilt-free
delight combining tasty organic fruits and healthful herbal
blends. DeeBee’s Organics wants every foodie of every lifestyle
to be able to savour our family’s favourite snacks.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Gluten Free `` HACCP deebeesorganics.com
`` Kosher `` BRC
`` Non-GMO `` Certified Diversity Becky Julseth,
`` Organic Director of Business Development
`` Vegan Supplier becky@deebeesorganics.com
`` Free from artificial colours, (778) 265-8327

flavours and Ingredients
`` Dairy-free
`` Kids

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Olimega Inc. 5504

WOMAN OWNED

Cultivated 3000 years ago, camelina has recently been
rediscovered for the exceptional quality of its properties.
Olimega is a producer, processor and promoter of camelina and
its by-products. Olimega is a leader in the field of camelina, a
cruciferous plant from which we harvest the seeds. We obtain
a cold and cooking versatile camelina oil with 35% omega-3
content.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Vegan `` GFSI olimega.com
`` Kosher `` SQF
`` Plant Protein `` Certified Diversity Philippe Gadoury,
`` Natural Export Manager
`` Organic Supplier pgadoury@olimega.com
`` Non-GMO (418) 455-8892

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Parissa Laboratories Inc. 2615

WOMAN OWNED

Over the last 30 years, Parissa has expanded internationally and
is the recognized leader in Natural and Organic Hair Removal
Products. Parissa manufactures, packages and ships products
from our production facility on the North Shore of Vancouver to
all corners of the world.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Natural `` Certified Diversity parissa.com
`` Fair Trade Supplier
`` Sustainable Katie Quinn,
`` Waste Reduction Systems Customer Engagement Specialist
`` Clean Packaging Katie@parissa.com
(604) 968-9974

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Three Farmers Foods 1451

WOMAN OWNED

Three Farmers Foods Inc. is the largest manufacturer of roasted
Chickpea and Lentil snacks in Canada. Our snacks are 100%
grown & made in Canada. We are a brand manufacturing high
protein, plant-based snacks into the healthy snack & ingredient
channels in Canada and the US. Three Farmers Foods is
passionate about transparency and committed to sharing our
brand story.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Allergy free `` GFSI threefarmers.ca
`` Kosher/parve `` HACCP
`` Convenience `` SQF Level 2 Natasha Vanderhurk,
`` Specialty/gourmet `` Certified Diversity CEO
`` Vegan natasha@threefarmers.ca
`` Gluten/wheat/nut free Supplier (877) 295-1551

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FASHIONABLE & REUSEABLE BAGS Syfel 8622

WOMAN OWNED

“Syfel, a certified woman owned business is the proud recipient
of Sustainability. SYFEL INC. offers custom bags with both style
and purpose, at a competitive price. The result is a high quality,
affordable, reusable bag for your business that is versatile as
they are chic. A lot of people in the market place might call it a
reusable bag, but to us, it’s a socially responsible marketing tool
that can build customer loyalty and increase brand awareness
like no other.

INNOVATION CATEGORIES CERTIFICATIONS CONTACT

`` Convenience `` Certified Diversity envireusablebags.com
`` Exclusive line Supplier
`` Sustainable Sylvia Feldzamen,
President
Sylviafeldzamen@syfel.com
(514) 592-3991

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CATEGORY OF PRODUCTS NAME OF THE COMPANY BOOTH WOMAN OWNED

Beautycare Cosmetics Parissa Laboratories Inc. 2615 √
Consumer Products Phillip Adam Inc. 9109 √
Cupanion 2220
Cereal & Breakfast Foods Kiss Naturals 152 √
Syfel 8622 √
Cereals, Grains Comet Bio 2023 √
Condiments, Oil & Salad Dressing Fancy Pokket & Timani 2210
Dairy Lapierre Maple Farms 1109
Dairy-Free Simply Delish 860
Diet & Nutrition Snappy Grains - Progressive Foods, Inc. 1558
Tootsi Impex 1236
Drinks & Other Unbun Foods 223
Fresh Fruits & vegetables HGI - Hemp Production Service 8000
La Milanaise 1135
Grains, Seeds & beans CHO America 1560
Riviera - Laiterie Chalifoux 658
Maison Le Grand 557
Beekeeper’s Naturals 8227
Comet Bio 2023
Bio-K+ USA Inc. 3011
Buddha - Temple Lifestyle Inc. 1137
DeeBee's Organics 8303
Partake Brewing 4502
Van Dyk’s by Nature 1451
Fruit d’Or Inc. 1209
Field Farms Marketing Ltd 1501
Little Northern Bakehouse 535
Olimega Inc. 5504
One Degree Organics 1043
Second Spring Foods 1709
Silver Hills Bakery 1036
Unbun Foods 223

CATEGORY OF PRODUCTS NAME OF THE COMPANY BOOTH WOMAN OWNED
Packaging Service
Grains, Pasta & Side Dishes Cupanion 2220 √
Plant-Based Rootree 6526 √
Probiotics Syfel 8622
Raw Ingredients Chickapea 208 √
Sauces, Spices & Seasonning Maison Le Grand 557
NuPasta 8630 √
Snack, Cookies & Candy √
Maison Le Grand 557 √
Soups, Canned Goods
Dr. D’s - ProMedX Innovations Inc. 3955 √

Beekeeper’s Naturals 8227

Fruit d’Or Inc. 1209

HGI - Hemp Production Service 8000

Lapierre Maple Farms 1109

FODY Food Co. 744
Beekeeper’s Naturals 8227
Buddha - Temple Lifestyle Inc. 1137
DeeBee’s Organics 8303
Chickapea 208
Comet Bio 2023
D.A.M.N. Fine Foods Inc. 1451
FODY Food Co. 744
Hippie Snacks - Left Coast Naturals 8324
Second Spring Foods 1709
Simply Delish 860
The PUR Company 1705
Three Farmers Foods 1451
Tootsi Impex 1236
Maison Le Grand 557

Majority women
owned SMEs
represented

in Canada

Consulate General of Canada - Atlanta Consulate General of Canada - Dallas
(Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, North (Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma,
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee) New Mexico)
CECILE LANDGREBE LAURA AUNE
cecile.landgrebe@international.gc.ca laura.aune@international.gc.ca
(404) 532-2017 (217) 721-1857

Consulate General of Canada - Boston Consulate General of Canada - Detroit
(Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky)
Rhode Island, Vermont) BRITTANY FOLEY
COLETTE LEKBORG brittany.foley@international.gc.ca
colette.lekborg@international.gc.ca (313) 446-7017
(617) 247-5172
Consulate General of Canada - Minneapolis
Consulate General of Cansda - Chicago (Minnesota, North Dakota, South
(Illinois, Wisconsin & Missouri) Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska)
CHRIS BIGALL CHRISTINA CONNELLY
chris.bigall@international.gc.ca Christina.connelly@international.gc.ca
(312) 327-3625 (612) 492-2915

BWIT - Business WOMEN Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
In International Trade Ottawa, ON
Ottawa, ON For all export-related information and support,
Canada.ca/bwit contact The Market Access Secretariat (MAS)
bwit@international.gc.ca single window ag
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