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Saskatoon to host Plant Forward conference

Dec 17, 2025 | 2:44 PM

Canada’s food and agriculture sector will take centre stage in Saskatchewan this September.

The Plant Forward on the Prairies conference is being held in Saskatoon for the first time.

Now in its third edition, the conference will spotlight the strength, scale and strategic importance of Canada’s food production and value-added agriculture sector.

Anchored in the Prairies, Canada is a global leader in crop production, ingredient innovation and sustainable farming practices — making it the ideal setting to demonstrate Canada’s role as a reliable partner in the global food system.

Considered a must-attend event for global leaders in the ingredient and food space, Plant Forward on the Prairies will bring together Canadian and international delegations — industry executives, buyers, investors, researchers and thought leaders across the full value chain.

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The event is designed to help companies forge commercial relationships and position Canada as a trusted supplier and collaborator to global partners, according to Protein Industries Canada CEO Tyler Groeneveld.

“Canada is the natural choice when looking for stable, innovative ingredient and food products,” Groeneveld said. “Built on crop diversity, strong research networks and a spirit of partnership, Canada boasts one of the world’s most reliable, innovative food and agriculture ecosystems. The world is changing rapidly, and we invite industry partners to come together at Plant Forward on the Prairies to build new partnerships and discover what sets Canada apart as a partner of choice.”

Over three days, Plant Forward will spotlight Canada’s leadership in agriculture, food and ingredient innovation — advancing global partnerships, strengthening trade relationships, and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable and secure food system in Canada and around the world.

Greg Cherewyk, President of Pulse Canada said Canada’s plant-based sector is entering a new era. It won’t be defined by hype, but by scale, partnership and global opportunity.

“Canadian pulse growers have spent generations building one of the most sustainable, data-driven agriculture systems in the world. Plant Forward on the Prairies brings global food and ingredient companies to the centre of Canada’s agri-food sector to see first-hand the quality, reliability and environmental leadership that sets Canada apart,” Cherewyk said.

Plant Forward on the Prairies will be held at TCU Place in Saskatoon, Sept. 21 to 23, 2026.

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