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Plant-based food and ingredients on display at international conference

Toronto played host to the plant-based food and ingredients sector at the inaugural Plant Forward conference.

The event, sponsored by Protein Industries Canada (PIC), Pulse Canada, and Plant-Based Foods of Canada, displayed Canada’s strengths as a supplier of plant-based ingredients with a focus on meeting consumer expectations.

The conference welcomed 250 delegates from 11 countries

PIC CEO Bill Greuel said one of Canada’s best-kept secrets is its strong plant-based ingredients and food sector.

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