Episode 51: Scalable, Safe and Shelf-Ready: The Role of BioFoodTech with Joy Shinn

We’re kicking off our PEI tour in Charlottetown. In the first stop of our three-part series, Lara and Christine visit BioFoodTech, a hub for food innovation and commercialization in Atlantic Canada.At BioFoodTech, companies receive essential support in product development, food safety, labelling, and scale-up, all under one roof. Our guest is Joy Shinn, (now retired) food scientist, who supported various food and beverage companies and helped bridge the gap between benchtop and marketplace.In this episode, we explore:The role of BioFoodTech in Canada’s food innovation ecosystemWhy labelling and safety are foundational for product successWhat scale-up really looks like for startups and SMEsHow regional infrastructure fuels national food innovationWhether you're developing your first SKU or scaling your fiftieth, this behind-the-scenes episode offers valuable insight.Learn more about BioFoodTech: biofoodtechpei.ca/about