Saskatchewan Food & Ingredient Processing Ecosystem Gap Analysis – Highlight Report

June 2, 2026

Aligning with Prairie Food Link’s vision to be a global leader in food, beverage and ingredient innovation and processing, the cluster undertook to gather information on the Saskatchewan food and ingredient processing sector to complete an ecosystem gap analysis to determine actionable recommendations to address the findings of the analysis.

The comprehensive ecosystem gap analysis direction was to assess the current landscape of food and ingredients, determine gaps in existing infrastructure, technology and workforce for the industry, identify opportunities and challenges in Saskatchewan and on a global scale, evaluate policy and regulatory barriers, examine the environmental sustainability practices, and deliver recommendations for improvements, closing identified gaps, and fostering growth in the sector through a final report and presentation. The project will help Prairie Food Link continue to share vital ideas and information with its members to drive innovation, investment, and job creation. Prairie Food Link established a Steering Committee for the Saskatchewan Food & Ingredient Processing Ecosystem Gap Analysis.

The Highlight Report has been prepared by Preferred Choice (DJ Leier Enterprises Ltd.) with support from the Prairie Food Link and Ag-West Bio for the exclusive use of the Prairie Food Link and Ag-West Bio.

The information in this report is strictly confidential for the exclusive use of the Prairie Food Link and Ag-West Bio and its designate(s), and is provided on the understanding that it will not be copied nor disclosed to third parties without the prior authorization of the Prairie Food Link and Ag-West Bio.

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