CHFA Launch Pad

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Congratulations to Partake Brewing for winning this year’s CHFA Launch Pad held at CHFA East in September. With a prize package valued at almost $30,000, the competition received applications from 52 companies all vying for top spot as the most innovative new product coming to market. Eight finalists were selected to present a three minute pitch to our panel of judges that included Ryan Benn, alive Publishing; Lisa Sartor, Banyan Capital Partners; and Mike Fata, Founder, Manitoba Harvest and Chair of CHFA’s Board of Directors.

Partake Brewing presented their craft non-alcoholic pale ale to the judges, sharing the journey of its creation along with plans to develop non-alcoholic stout and lager.

“We had so many people come to our booth to sample our product and talk to us because of the recognition from winning the competition” said Ted Fleming, Founder & CEO of Partake Brewing “These interactions have helped us to achieve the goals we set for ourselves when we decided to attend our first CHFA show: meaningful discussions and partnerships with influencers, distributors, and retailers.” To learn more about Ted’s story behind the creation of Partake Brewing, click here or visit the Partake Brewing website.

Incubator Alley

Want to see the latest products coming to market? CHFA has partnered with Toronto Economic Development and Food Starter to bring you a unique showcase of products. These products have been developed in the Food Starter's kitchens, a place where entrepreneurs come to develop their recipes and create what they hope will be the next big food craze.

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Incubator Alley Exhibitors:

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  Abokichi - Booth 2145

  Chili OKAZU is an umami-rich chili, miso, and sesame oil based condiment often eaten with rice in Japan, which can also be used to top chicken, burgers, fish, eggs, potatoes, and more.Use it as a marinade or as an ingredient in your own homemade salad dressing, this condiment is versatile and we encourage you to experiment.

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  Almondia - Booth 2139

  Introducing Almondia. A new kind of almond beverage with a luscious, rich taste. With aclean, short ingredient list, free from GMOs, gluten and dairy free, Almondiais made with substantially more almonds than any other brand.

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  Bald Baker - Booth 2143

  Bald Baker reconnects you with life's simple joys by offering delicious, sugar conscious worry free treats. We lovingly bake everything vegan, gluten-free, kosher and with 3 grams of sugar or less.

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  Health Addict​ - Booth 2149

  Nutritious smoothies. Made simple. Blender-ready fruit and veggie smoothie kit with superfoods.

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  Partake Brewing - Booth 2149

  Partake Brewing is bringing all the things that make craft beer great to the non-alcoholic beer drinker including taste, variety, authenticity, creativity and especially passion.

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  unBun by Keto Buns - Booth 2141

  The fluffiest, best tasting and healthiest gluten-free bread, paleo bread,keto-bread in the world!