Involvement
Food and Beverage Industry Support and Involvement
As one of Canada’s leading professional services providers for the food and beverage processing industry, MNP is proud to be involved with a range of organizations, events and programs in support of this dynamic sector, including:
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Alberta Food Processors Association
- B.C. Agriculture Council
- B.C. Cattlemen’s Association
- B.C. Food Processors Association
- B.C. Wine Grape Council
- Beef Farmers of Ontario
- BioEnterprise Corporation
- Canada Pork
- Canadian Food Exporters Association
- Conseil de la transformation agroalimentaire et des produits de consommation (CTAC)
- Flowers Canada (Ontario)
- Food and Consumer Products Canada and the Ontario Food Cluster Initiative
- Food Processors of Canada
- Grain Farmers of Ontario
- Groupe Export
- Manitoba Food Processors Association
- Montréal Gateway Terminals Partnership
- Ontario Greenhouse Alliance
- Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
- Provision Coalition
- Small Scale Food Processor Association
- Sustainable Chemistry Alliance
- University of Guelph’s Catalyst Centre
- Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Insights
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Confidence
February 19, 2025
A legacy rooted in integrity: How Brar’s expanded while staying true to their values
Discover how a leader in Canada’s ethnic food market, Brar’s, leveraged a breakthrough strategic tax plan to drive growth while staying true to its roots and navigating complex challenges.
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Performance
February 11, 2025
Navigating growth in Atlantic Canada’s food and beverage sector: Challenges and opportunities
Atlantic Canada’s F&B industry thrives on innovation but faces steep hurdles in labour, logistics, and scaling. Here’s how businesses are forging success.
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Progress
January 30, 2025
Unlocking innovation: How Biofect Innovation is transforming sweeteners — and the start-up ecosystem
Discover how Biofect Innovations is redefining sweeteners with Brazzein, leveraging mentorship, pivots, and innovation to create scalable success.
Contact Our Food and Beverages Processing Team
Matt MacDonald MBA
National Leader, Food & Beverage Processing
Matt is MNP’s National Leader of the Firm’s Food and Beverage Processing practice and a Business Advisor, Assurance and Accounting, in Mississauga. Matt proactively helps clients manage their business and set strategic goals for both their personal and professional futures. By leveraging his extensive experience working with family businesses and clients across multiple sectors, Matt helps his clients implement practical business advisory, tax, and accounting strategies, along with strong business fundamentals.
An active participant in the food and beverage processing industry and various associations across Canada, Matt brings more than 15 years of experience to his role as a trusted advisor.
Matt received an Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) in political science and economics from McMaster University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in executive leadership and finance from Liberty University.
Matt has extensive board experience in both the private and not-for-profit sectors, most recently serving as a national director for Make-A-Wish Canada. He sits on the Oakville Chamber of Commerce board of directors.