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GreenPrints: A Webinar Series to Educate and Equip the Agri-Food Industry with Environmental Sustainability Best Practices

May 23, 2023

Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. (Food Centre) is pleased to introduce GreenPrints, a brand-new webinar series aimed at transforming the Canadian agri-food sector’s approach to environmental sustainability post-harvest. GreenPrints will challenge current practices and provide innovative solutions to propel the industry forward.

In today’s world, Canadian consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their food choices. However, public information about the current state of Canadian agricultural sustainability practices is insufficient. To address this gap, the Food Centre is proud to present GreenPrints – a thought-provoking webinar series featuring keynote speaker Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Dr. Charlebois will share his expertise and provide valuable tools to industry professionals to implement a sustainability roadmap in their organizations.

GreenPrints is made possible by funding of up to $71,899 from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the AgriCommunication Program, an $8-million federal initiative that aims to boost public trust and appreciation for farmers and the food industry.

“As Canadians become more concerned with how their food choices impact the environment, it’s important to build public pride and trust in our agri-food sector. Our Government supports organizations like Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre in their development of tools to educate the public about environmentally sustainable best practices in food production.”
– The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

“The Food Centre is very pleased to offer GreenPrints Campaign and the webinar series to increase awareness about environmentally sustainable agri-food processing practices in Canada. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois’ expert opinions and insights will help endorse agri-food industry’s efforts to adopt and adapt to environmentally sustainable practices. We are inviting everyone who is passionate about food, packaging and processing technologies to join the webinar series to stay informed about the latest trend, techniques and innovation in the industry.”
– Mehmet Tulbek, President, Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.

“Attending seminars on food trends can be invaluable for professionals in the food industry, regulators, and policy experts. Staying up-to-date on the latest developments and innovations in the field can help inform decision-making, spark new ideas, and ultimately lead to the creation of safer, more sustainable, and more satisfying food experiences for everyone.”
– Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University

To learn more about GreenPrints and the webinar topics, contact the Food Centre or visit  https://foodcentre.sk.ca/greenprints/

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For more information, contact:
Emma Laing, Project & Program Specialist
(306) 964-8710
elaing@foodcentre.sk.ca

Carmen Ly, Communications Director
(306) 933-7556
cly@foodcentre.sk.ca

About Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, at the same university. He is as well the former Dean of the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He is one of the world’s most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability. His research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.
Twitter: @FoodProfessor    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thefoodprofessor