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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June 18, 2025
Case study: Franchise insurance coverage review and optimization
MNP’s Insurance Advisory team helped a food and beverage franchise uncover hidden risks and cost-saving opportunities across seven of their locations
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Confidence
June 17, 2025
How can your grocery chain quantify its losses from a business interruption?
An equipment failure can cause serious losses for your grocery chain. How can you quantify the damages in your business interruption insurance claim?
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June 12, 2025
Building boldly, staying true: How Margaret Coons grew Nuts For Cheese into a standout brand
Margaret Coons, founder and CEO shares how she scaled Nuts for Cheese from a farmers’ market stall to a nationally recognized brand, offering insights on growth, innovation, and building a values-driven business in the health food space.
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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.