MBOLD Welcomes Bold Growth Innovators from Canada

This month, MBOLD hosted Canadian trailblazers Prairie Fava and Three Farmers Foods as part of our Bold Growth International cohort. With ambitions to grow in the U.S. market, these innovative companies, known for their sustainable fava, chickpea, and lentil ingredients and products, engaged with Minnesota’s dynamic food ecosystem.

From strategy sessions at Target and General Mills, to tours of the U of M’s Plant Protein Innovation Center and Bühler’s Food Application Center, the visit was packed with purpose. “It was an incredibly high value week with many amazing connections,” shared Elysia Vandenhurk, Chief Brand and Innovation Officer for Three Farmers Foods.

With support from 50+ experts across 16 MBOLD members and partners (especially AURI, Naturally MN, and the Canadian Consulate) this week showcased the power of cross-border collaboration. Special thanks to advisors from Cargill, General Mills, Hormel, Schwan’s Company, SunOpta, Target and everyone who helped make this visit a home run!

MBOLD’s Bold Growth mentorship application will open later this year to emerging protein innovation companies from the U.S. and around the world who would like to grow in the U.S. market.

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