Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

Canadians hear constant headlines about rising food prices, shortages, and supply chain disruptions—but what do these issues actually mean for everyday life?

Join renowned food industry expert Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, widely known as The Food Professor, as he unpacks the forces shaping Canada’s food system and explains why food insecurity is affecting a growing number of Canadians. This engaging keynote offers clear insights, practical context, and evidence-based perspectives, connecting economic realities to nutrition, access, and public health.

Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of today’s food challenges—and a hopeful, forward-looking discussion on how Canada can ensure safe, affordable, and nutritious food for people of all ages.

This presentation examines how trade tensions and consumer boycotts, especially during the U.S.-Canada trade war, have disrupted food supply chains, impacted grocers and farmers, and spurred policy shifts. It also explores new consumer trends as Canadians respond to growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Join Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, widely known as The Food Professor, for an insightful discussion on how food affordability, public perception, and misinformation are reshaping Canada’s agri-food landscape. This session will explore why food anxiety is rising, how inflation and supply-chain pressures affect consumer trust, and what agriculture and food system stakeholders can do to strengthen confidence in the sector.

Designed to support informed dialogue and public trust, this presentation offers timely insights for anyone engaged in agriculture and food policy.

Join Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor at Dalhousie University, as he explores the evolving global food landscape through the lens of food fraud risk and resilience. Drawing on international data, real-world cases, and regulatory insights, Dr. Charlebois will examine the most pressing challenges facing canadian producers and processors—from ingredient integrity to compliance pressures and reputational risk.

This thought-provoking keynote will unpack how food fraud is changing in an era of geopolitical tension, climate stress, and heightened consumer scrutiny, while highlighting practical strategies to strengthen transparency, protect brands, and maintain trust across global markets. Designed for food safety and quality professionals as well as senior decision-makers, this session delivers actionable insights for navigating risk and safeguarding the future of quality products.

Join Sylvain Charlebois, renowned as the “food professor,” in this insightful presentation as he explores the various factors impacting inflation in the agrifood supply chain.

From production to distribution to consumption as well as world event affecting us, he will discuss the key drivers of rising costs and their implications for the industry as a whole. Furthermore, Charlebois will shed light on where consumer dollars go within the agrifood supply chain and how this impacts pricing and availability of food products. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into one of the most critical components of our global economy.

The Food Industry has been adopting Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) slowly compared to other sectors. Things are now changing fast and the whole food supply chain will be impacted. This presentation will explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In this engaging session, Dr. Charlebois will expand on the cutting-edge advancements that are reshaping the food industry and safeguarding our global food supply chain. Through captivating insights and case studies, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how AI technologies are elevating food safety standards, revolutionizing traceability protocols and changing the way consumers approach their food purchases. Dr. Charlebois will share practical strategies for tackling challenges, achieving regulatory compliance, and harnessing the potential of AI, all while keeping you engaged with his dynamic presentation style.

Sustainability has been a buzz word for a while now, but in the agri-food sector, a lot can be done still. This presentation will be adapted to your specific industry and market and will present sustainable practices and trends.

From Shelflation/Shrinkflation, to food waste, upcycling solutions, smart packaging, warehouse automation, the role of AI in helping producers or manufacturers adopt better practices to Net-zero carbon. Dr. Charlebois will present current research and solutions befitting your company situation.

As more research emerge over the new Y and Z generations, it’s becoming clearer that they will have will have an immense impact on the food market per their different values and way to live their life. From their reliance on social medias, to snacking preferences over meals, to the home without a full kitchen and more. And what about the future ‘grey haired’ consumers? Steak and potatoes won’t be enough for these foodies once they move from their homes.

This presentation offers currents research and insights to generational trends that affect different industries. (Presentation will be adapted to your market/industry.)

We are pleased to invite you to this presentation with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University in Halifax, to discuss his latest Canada’s Food Price Report.

As food inflation has made the headlines multiple times in the last few years and has forced the majority of Canadians to rethink the way they are grocery shopping, Dr. Charlebois will expand on what to expect in 2026.

Join us for a dynamic presentation featuring Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, a renowned expert from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, as he delves into the captivating world of food.

This engaging session will present current topics such as: the carbon tax, the code of ethics, the inflation as well as it’s effects on the workforce, food safety and insecurity and more. Through these insights, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of our Canadian food supply chain and the opportunities and challenges it faces.

Food inflation is a growing concern in our society, with prices for basic groceries increasing year after year. Large grocery chains dominate the market, but at what cost?

In this talk, we will explore the role that these mega-retailers play in driving up food prices, pushing out smaller, local alternatives, and contributing to food waste and environmental degradation. We will also examine the impact that this trend has on communities, particularly those who lack access to affordable, healthy food options.

Finally, we will consider the future of food prices and the potential for local, sustainable alternatives to provide a viable solution to the issue of food inflation. This talk will challenge our assumptions about the food industry.