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Health & Wellness Science Cluster

Nutri-Net Canada is preparing a proposal for the creation of a Health and Wellness Agri-Food Science Cluster for potential funding support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through the Growing Forward Canadian Agri-Innovations Program (GCAP).  The Cluster will focus on industry-driven applied research and will be national in scope, based on industry needs highlighted in the sector strategy Working Together for a Healthy Canada - A Strategy for the Canadian Functional Foods & Natural Health Products Sector produced in 2008 with support from the AAFC Science Innovation Broker Program.

Human health and wellness-related agriculture and agri-food applied research identified by Canadian industry is the target area for the Health and Wellness Agri-Food Science Cluster, with the mission to advance post farm-gate discovery research into value-added opportunities ready for commercialization.

If your organization is interested in partenring with NNC in this application, please download the NNC-HW Cluster Research Interest application form and send it to the following e-mail nutrinetsciencecluster@gmail.com.

 

  

Agri-Marketing Program - Education and Trade Mission

NutriNet is pleased to announce the funding of a significant EDUCATION AND TRADE MISSION program through the AgriMarketing Program (AMP) of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). Funding for this program is provided under the Growing Forward of AAFC. The objective of the AMP is to enhance the Canadian agriculture, agri-food, fish and seafood sector’s marketing capacity and competitiveness by assisting industry and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to identify market priorities and equip itself for success in global markets. The AgriMarketing Program has provided funding for the NNC to:
1.  Lead Trade and Educational Missions (one in each of Japan and Europe and two in the U.S.) to gather and compile International Strategic market intelligence/research; and
2.  Develop with stakeholder input and consensus, a Long Term International Functional food and natural health product (FFNHP) Strategy for building the Canada Brand and enhancing the image of the sector internationally. 

NNC is pleased to present the following opportunities for funding assistance for eligible FFNHP companies to participate in:

  1. EDUCATION AND TRADE MISSION

    Health Ingredients – October 14 – 16, 2009, Tokyo, Japan      

·     The Japanese health food industry is growing every year and is at the forefront in the development of functional foods and other related health products. As a result, Japanese manufacturers are constantly looking for new and innovative ingredients, products and technologies. ’s market for processed foods is worth a staggering US$310 billion. It is a highly-developed market where functional foods are experiencing double digit growth every year.  

·     Aimed at capitalizing on export, investment and R&D growth opportunities for the Canadian functional food and natural health product/health ingredient industry, HI Japan will help to showcase and promote your company in the Japanese market place.

 EDUCATION MISSION

 SUPPLY SIDE WEST – November 11 - 13, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada   

·        SupplySide West is one of North America’s largest event for healthy and innovative ingredients. The show features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing thousands of ingredients, an informative education program and extensive networking opportunities.  

·        SupplySide West is a must-attend event for developers and marketers of foods, beverages, dietary supplements and cosmeceuticals.  

 

EDUCATION AND TRADE MISSION  

Food Ingredients Europe – November 17 - 19, 2009, Frankfurt, Germany   

·      The European health food industry is a sophisticated one serving a market that is growing every year and has been historically at the forefront in the development of functional foods and other related health products. Food ingredients Europe 2009 is a global business trade show that will provide your company with access to new and existing product development initiatives.  

·     Alongside Fi Europe as a stand-alone event is Natural ingredients 2009 which will focus on the booming natural and organic market and will give you unique access to suppliers of natural ingredients, medical remedies, cosmetics and food.  

·     Aimed at capitalizing on export, investment and R&D growth opportunities for the Canadian functional food and natural health product/health ingredient industry, FI Europe will also assist you to showcase and promote your company in the dynamic European market place. 

 

Please visit our Events page to learn more! 

 

 

 

Welcome

Nutir-Net Canada is a collaborative initiative among regional and national industry, trade and research organizations and government bodies dedicated to advancing the development of the functional food and natural health products sector in Canada.  This emerging sector uses agricultural, forestry and fishery products to develop value-added, knowledge-based products and ingredients, providing consumers with foods and natural health products with health and wellness benefits.

 

Nutri-Net Canada is funded by Agriculture & Agri Food Canada under the Science and Innovation Broker Program http://www.agr.gc.ca/. Stakeholder in kind contributions have more than doubled the value of the initiative.

 

The goals of the Nutri-Net Canada project are to:

  • Develop an in-depth understanding of this knowledge-based, value-added sector within Canada and abroad
  • Create a Canadian functional food/natural health product (FF/NHP) industry strategy, which includes a communications strategy and
  • Provide an implementation plan to foster a strong industry dedicated to improving the nutrition, health and well-being of Canadians.

 

To achieve these goals, Nutri-Net Canada is overseeing and coordinating a suite of studies, workshops and conferences that will be completed by March 31, 2008. The outputs of these activities will feed into the development of the industry strategy. The latter will define a clear vision; outline short, medium and long-term goals; and include implementation and communication strategies. This work will include initiatives that will increase participation of the traditional food industry and the health community – key influencers in consumer interest in these products.

 

The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) is the legal representative of Nutri-Net Canada, on behalf of the Nutri-Net Canada Steering Committee (NNC SC), and is responsible for the administration and delivery of the activities and objectives through a contribution agreement signed with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

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Current Nutri-Net Canada Steering Committee (NNC SC) Members
(as of January 2008)

 

Previous Nutri-Net Canada Steering Committee Members:
  • Anne Wilkie, former Vice President & Head of Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Health Food Association (Chair, NNC SC)  
  • Lisette Mascarenhas, Vice President, Health and Nutrition, Ag-West Bio Inc.
  • Carol Ann Patterson, Health and Nutrition Division, Ag-West Bio Inc.
  • Rhonda Barton, Coordinator, Wellness West
  • Geneviève Tanguay, Vice-présidente Développement, Centre Québécois de Valorisation des Biotechnologies
  • John Argall, Executive Director, BioAtlantech-NB http://www.bioatlantech.nb.ca
  • David Sparling, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, College of Management and Economics, University of Guelph http://www.uoguelph.ca; Representing Advanced Food and Materials Network http://www.afmnet.ca/

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