We’re thrilled to announce the first cohort of food and foodtech startups participating in the Branchfood x Canada program in Boston this Fall! This partnership provides an opportunity for Canadian entrepreneurs growing food and food-related businesses to develop relationships and partnerships to expand their activities to the US retail market and further contribute to the future of food. Check out the participating companies and let us know if we can help you connect with them!

AmazStev specializes in the development, production and commercialization of an innovative, natural, zero-calorie stevia leaf extract sweetener that does not have a perceivable aftertaste. Their solutions are ideal for manufacturers looking to reduce or eliminate sugar in their food and beverages without compromising on taste.

PivoHub is a web service that facilitates buying and selling between breweries and their retailers, bars and restaurants. It's a virtual marketplace that brings together the best craft beers available, all in real time. Only chosen clients can order from the new online marketplace a business creates on PivoHub.

Partake Brewing is bringing all the things that make craft beer great to the non-alcoholic beer category including taste, variety, authenticity, creativity, and especially passion. Their products are made with all-natural ingredients, are low in calories and gluten, and yet still satisfy the tastes of discerning beer drinkers.

GOOD FOOD FOR GOOD is a Toronto based social food enterprise. The company makes fresh, local and artisanal world foods using whole and organic ingredients. All products are dairy and gluten-free and contain no additives or preservatives. Good Food For Good is committed to making a difference, one meal at a time and donates a meal to feed a hungry child with every purchase.

Scout Canning makes premium chef-driven canned seafood products to be enjoyed at home. Founded by a team dissatisfied conventional canneries and the quality of their products, the team set out to build their own cannery on the pristine Canadian east coast. The brand tells the story behind the fish and where the product was sourced from.