Sustainability – environmental, social and economic – is a topic of growing importance in global business as consumers increasingly focus on the desire for a better, more sustainable future. As agriculture and food are main drivers of the Canadian economy, sustainability and climate change mitigation strategies are at the forefront and will continue to drive innovation.
Agri-Innovation is increasing across the sector, in areas ranging from soil health, animal welfare and responsible resource use to sustainable packaging, bio-based products, and circular economy products and services. These novel solutions will help the sector meet sustainability goals by reducing its global footprint, but can also create increased profitability, competitiveness and market share for individual businesses.