Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada FHCP

October 1 marks the start of Circular Economy Month. ♻️ A circular economy is about more than reducing waste. It’s about designing products and packaging with their full life cycle in mind, keeping valuable materials in use, and building systems that allow those materials to be recovered and used again. For that system to work, alignment matters. Federal approaches to plastic packaging and provincial and territorial Extended Producer Responsibility programs need to work together so that packaging design, collection, and recycling systems support the same goal. Alongside the broader goal of a more sustainable future, consumers should benefit from clearer information about what can be recycled and greater confidence that materials placed in the right stream can actually be recovered and recycled. Throughout October, FHCP will highlight the collaboration, innovation, and practical solutions helping move Canada closer to that goal. Learn more at circulareconomymonth.ca via Circular Innovation Council. #CircularEconomyMonth #CircularEconomy #CircularCanada #Sustainability

FHCP Associate Member Environics Analytics marked 20 years of EAConnect at The Carlu in Toronto last week and we were glad to be part of it. Congratulations to the whole EA team on two decades of putting data to work for Canadian business. FHCP EVP, Errol Cerit, P.Eng. joined a panel with Kevin Lacey of Environics Analytics, Mike Ljubicic of Nielsen IQ Canada and Julia Roumani of Nestlé Canada on a simple premise: there is no such thing as "the Canadian consumer." Multicultural growth, GLP-1 adoption and generational shifts are reshaping demand household by household, while discount retailers, online grocery and third-party delivery are changing how and where people shop. The panel dug into how geodemographic and behavioural insights can sharpen decisions on pricing, assortment, channel and marketing. Better understanding of Canadian households is good news for the people who shop them, and it helps manufacturers and retailers deliver what families actually want. Thank you to Kevin, Mike and Julia for a sharp conversation, and to Environics Analytics for the invitation. @Environics Analytics @NIQ @Nestlé Canada #EAConnect2026 #CanadianConsumer #CPG

🧡 Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, FHCP joins Canadians across the country in reflecting on the history and lasting impacts of the residential school system. We honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and remember the children who never returned home. This day serves as an important reminder of the work that remains in advancing reconciliation. Learn more through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/ #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay

This week’s #AssociateSpotlight features Mitgo Transportation Group, a full-service transportation consulting firm supporting businesses with their supply chain needs. Founded in 2006, Mitgo connects shippers directly with carriers, manages relationships with transportation providers, and provides supply chain analysis and design to help businesses improve performance and navigate transportation challenges. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fevG50ZSC86 #SupplyChain #Logistics #Transportation #Manufacturing

I am still soaking up last week’s incredible #PlantForward on the Prairies Conference. Thank you to the over 250 people who joined Protein Industries Canada in celebrating innovative Canadian food companies, sharing expertise and planning for what we need to do next as a sector.  I had the opportunity to moderate a panel with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/ Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada Deputy Minister Lawrence Hanson and Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada FHCP CEO Michael Graydon. Canada’s new National Food Security Strategy gives us an important opportunity to think differently about the strength and resilience of our food system and the important role food production and value added agriculture play in it. The opportunity is now.  Thanks for the candid discussion and thoughtful insights as we work together across government and industry to #MakeItHere. #PF26

The room is sold out. The agenda is set. Now, the countdown begins. Two days of bold ideas, timely conversations, and different perspectives designed to challenge how leaders think, lead, and prepare for what’s next. Explore the full agenda for FHCP’s CEO & Executive Leadership Conference – and see what’s ahead at The Next Curve. #FHCPEvents #ExecutiveLeadership #FHCPCEO2026 https://ow.ly/fGm150ZRe2K Dr. Jody Carrington Kirsten Hillman Mitch Joel Graham Kaufmann, MBA, ACC Estelle Metayer Shaun Peet Bill G. Williams 🇨🇦

We’re thrilled to celebrate Siobhan Juniku, FHCP’s Director of Communications, on being named a #2026StarWomeninGrocery Award winner by Canadian Grocer! 🎉 Our team came together this morning to celebrate Siobhan and this well-deserved recognition. From navigating complex industry issues to shaping the stories and campaigns that highlight our members and sector, Siobhan brings creativity, clarity, and heart to everything she does. Beyond her accomplishments, Siobhan is a colleague who makes FHCP a better place to work. She is always ready to share an idea, lend her support, or find a way forward when things get busy. We’re incredibly proud to have her on our team and to see her contributions recognized! ⭐ 👉 Read Siobhan’s Q&A with Canadian Grocer: https://lnkd.in/gjakdKKc

A warm welcome to Martin-Brower of Canada Co., FHCP’s newest Associate Supplier Member! 📦 For more than 90 years, Martin Brower has helped leading brands build stronger, more resilient supply chains. In Canada, its 1,200+ employees work across seven distribution centres and its Mississauga head office. Combining distribution expertise with data and technology, Martin Brower helps customers improve visibility, efficiency, and supply chain performance. Learn more about Martin Brower: https://ow.ly/R7l850ZQ7Jn #FHCPMembers #SupplyChain #Logistics #CdnMfg