That’s a wrap on #FHCPCEO26! Two sold-out days of fresh perspectives, meaningful conversations, and renewed confidence in what our industry can achieve together. Thank you to our members, speakers, sponsors, media partners, and FHCP team for bringing The Next Curve to life.

Day 2 at #FHCPCEO26: Mitch Joel on AI and human judgment, Estelle Métayer on weak signals and strategic blind spots, and Peter Mansbridge on trust through stories from his reporting career. A morning of fresh perspectives and questions for leaders to take back to their teams.

Congratulations to Mike Pilato, President & CEO of @JWEL_Canada, recipient of FHCP’s 2026 Award of Distinction! Michael Graydon presented the award during an evening featuring a heartfelt video tribute from industry friends and colleagues. #FHCPCEO26 #AwardOfDistinction

Four mystery dips, lively conversation, and a multi-course taste of @McCormickCorp's 2026 Flavor Forecast. From The Dip Stop challenge to dinner, thank you to McCormick & Company for another delicious conference tradition! #FHCPCEO26 #FlavorForecast

A powerful afternoon at #FHCPCEO26: Dr. Jody Carrington on human connection in leadership, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman on navigating Canada-U.S. change, and a candid fireside chat with Michael Graydon. Bringing it all together: our outstanding returning emcee, Bill G. Williams.

Following Michael Graydon’s welcome, #FHCPCEO26 opened with lessons in leadership: Shaun Peet on the trust and culture behind elite pit crews, and Graham Kaufmann on giving emerging leaders the autonomy, feedback and support to thrive.

FHCP’s sold-out CEO & Executive Leadership Conference is underway! From our AGM and Michael Graydon’s address on industry pressures and Canada’s manufacturing opportunity to reconnecting over lunch, we’re looking ahead together. Welcome to The Next Curve. #FHCPCEO26

Recyclable packaging is only part of the solution. ♻️ Packaging requirements and recycling programs need to work together so materials can be effectively collected and recycled, and Canadians have clearer information about what goes where. #CircularEconomyMonth #CircularCanada

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from FHCP! We're thankful for the people and businesses across Canada's food industry who work year-round to keep food available and accessible to Canadians. Our office will be closed Monday, October 12. Wishing everyone a wonderful long weekend!

Mental health is essential to overall well-being. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're recognizing how everyday self-care, from staying active and eating well to managing stress and seeking support, can contribute to healthier lives. Explore resources to support your well-being: selfcare.ca/

Unlock a world of flavour. Discover it. Savour it. Taste the future. Next week, we’ll bring a taste of McCormick’s 2026 Flavour Forecast to the table at FHCP’s CEO & Executive Leadership Conference. Thank you to our Dinner Sponsor, @CH4Chefs for helping us create an evening full of flavour and connection! #FHCP #TheNextCurve #FlavourForecast

FHCP member Burnbrae Farms teamed up with @RabbaFineFoods to deliver thousands of fresh eggs to Food Banks Mississauga — helping ensure local families had nourishing meals this Easter and beyond. Big hearts. Local impact. 💛 Learn more: fhcp.ca/en/Industry-Impact/T… #TogetherWithFHCP #BurnbraeFarms #RabbaFoods #FoodBanksMississauga #CommunityImpact #PowerForGood

This #CircularEconomyMonth, we’re looking back at commitments that helped advance a more circular future for plastics. ♻️ FHCP endorsed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s vision for a New Plastics Economy and later co-founded the Canada Plastics Pact, helping bring industry together around a shared goal: better packaging design, stronger recycling systems, and keeping plastics in the economy and out of the environment. @CanadaPact

Great discussion at the Food Forward Summit. FHCP CEO @MGraydon_FHCP joined Mehnaz Tabassum and moderator Wilson Fink of @RBC on Canada's food inflection year: how we turn capital and policy momentum into processing capacity built here. Proud to partner. foodforwardsummit.com/

Buying Canadian matters. So does affordability. FHCP’s Errol Cerit spoke to @CanadianGrocer about changing shopping habits and why investment in Canada also belongs in the conversation. canadiangrocer.com/buy-canad…

Today, FHCP's @kramcr told the Standing Committee on Health: NHP regulatory reform is working. Bill C-224 won't help - it strips away tools Health Canada needs to solve the problems we already face. We need practical, measurable reform that keeps Canadians' access to natural health products strong. #HESA

Nineteen months on, Canadians are still choosing Canadian, and 89% want stores to clearly show what's made here. Many of those products come from FHCP member plants across Canada, even when the brand name doesn't say so. New data from member @abacusdataca : abacusdata.ca/nineteen-month…

Resilient food supply starts on the farm. FHCP member @MDLZ Canada is investing in Area One Farms Fund V, helping Canadian family farms grow and adopt regenerative practices. Good for farmers, manufacturers and the families they feed. supplychaindigital.com/news/…

October marks the start of #CircularEconomyMonth! ♻️ A circular economy means reducing waste, keeping valuable materials in use, and building systems that support recovery and recycling. Greater alignment between packaging design, collection, and recycling can also help make the process clearer for Canadians and build confidence in what happens after something goes into the recycling bin. #CircularEconomy #CircularCanada