Building resilient food chain – insights from SIAL Canada 2025

At SIAL Canada 2025 in Toronto, Beth Hunter of FoodBridge joined Tori Waugh from the Ontario Soil Network and regenerative farmer Norm Lamothe of Woodleigh Farms to spotlight a powerful truth: transforming our food systems requires deep collaboration across the value chain.

In this panel, the three leaders shared how they’re working to embed sustainability at every level—from the soil to corporate strategy. Whether it’s helping farmers scale regenerative practices, supporting companies in sourcing sustainably, or connecting agronomists, producers, and food buyers, the message was clear: the future of agriculture is rooted in partnership.

Their conversation underscored a central mission of FoodBridge—building collaborations for resilient agriculture—and left attendees inspired by real-world solutions already reshaping how we grow and source food.