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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Agility
July 24, 2025
Value meets wellness: How organic F&B brands can stay premium in a value-first market
More Canadians are choosing health over hype. Here’s how wellness-focused food and beverage brands can thrive in a value-driven market.
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Performance
July 24, 2025
Case Study: How one mid-size Canadian grocer is improving profitability and cash flow
Faced with margin pressure and rising costs, the Canadian grocer uncovered millions in savings with MNP’s help — turning insight into lasting profitability.
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Agility
July 22, 2025
Small moves, big loyalty: Five ways F&B businesses can compete without major tech overhauls
Small and mid-sized food and beverage businesses are turning to simple, scalable digital tools to compete on loyalty, data, and growth — without big tech budgets.
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.