Webinar – Becoming a Resilient Supplier: Inspiring Approaches in Quebec and Ontario
Bilingual webinar – January 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
In a context of economic, social, and environmental uncertainty, agri-food companies are seeking to strengthen their competitiveness while securing their supply chains. This bilingual webinar organized by FoodBridge will be a grounded and practical discussion of how both SMEs and large companies are transforming their value chains to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
METRO, Brasseurs du Nord (Boréale), and Riverside Natural Foods (MadeGood) will share their work to build more resilient, transparent, and equitable value chains and illustrate concrete benefits for their partners, customers and communities.
This event is especially relevant for Quebec and Ontario SMEs seeking to align their business strategies with their values while adopting credible approaches to strengthening their competitiveness.
Discussion topics:
- Strategies to secure quality sourcing amid economic and climate volatility
- Practical ways to enhance SME resilience and competitiveness
- Opportunities and challenges in data collection and supplier engagement
Panelists:
- Lara Fabiano, Environmental Advisor – METRO
- Taylor Stanley, Impact Strategy – Riverside Natural Foods
- Jean-Sebastien Dorais, Production Planning Manager – Brasseurs du Nord
Moderator:
- Stacie Irwin, Program Manager – FoodBridge
