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Mehnaz speaking at a clear lectern on the FOOD FORWARD stage

Co-Founder & CEO

FOOD FORWARD Summit

A national food systems platform delivered under NL Eats.
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Mission

Connect agri-food, aquaculture and CPG innovators with investors, buyers and policymakers.

FOOD FORWARD is a platform of NL Eats Community Outreach, not a separate company.

Approach

How we work

  1. 01

    National three-city series: St. John's, Ottawa, Toronto

  2. 02

    Innovators, investors and buyers in one room

  3. 03

    Policy and community voices alongside industry

Results

Organizational results

1,000+
participants (2026)
100+
speakers (2026)
55
exhibitors (2026)
3
cities

Organizational impact figures, as of 2026, as reported by the organization; not independently audited.

Behind the work

  • Mehnaz addressing FOOD FORWARD with a microphone and blue stage lighting

  • Audience view of Mehnaz speaking from the FOOD FORWARD lectern

  • Mehnaz seated with a microphone in a blue suit against the FOOD FORWARD backdrop

  • Mehnaz and four panellists in conversation on the FOOD FORWARD stage

  • Mehnaz and Saif Ahmed posing at the FOOD FORWARD photo backdrop

  • Mehnaz with six guests at the FOOD FORWARD photo backdrop

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