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September 2026

Business insights

How prepared is your business for continued uncertainty?

Here’s a quick snapshot of what we’re unpacking in this month’s Business Insights Newsletter.

Risk: Five questions to assess your exposure
Growth: Scaling a chocolate startup case study
Internal controls: What craft producers need to stay competitive
Cashflow: Staying flexible as trade conditions shift
Industry outlook: What’s next for the food and beverage sector

Five trade questions food and beverage businesses should ask

Tariff uncertainty is outside your control, but your preparedness isn’t. These five questions can help you understand your exposure and strengthen your operations.

From concept to confection: How As We Do Chocolates is scaling with the right support

This case study follows a growing chocolate company and how bringing in the right support early turned rapid, unplanned growth into a lasting advantage.

Why mature craft producers need stronger controls to stay competitive

Canada’s craft beverage industry is entering a new phase, and clearer financial and operational insight is helping producers navigate a more complex landscape.

How can food manufacturers protect cashflow during trade uncertainty?

Trade conditions are shifting once more. The businesses navigating it best are those with room to adjust across sourcing, pricing, and customer relationships.

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MNP Food and Beverage Business Outlook

Trade uncertainty, shifting preferences, tighter competition. With the latest MNP Food and Beverage Business Outlook coming in October, Matt MacDonald shares the opportunities he’s hearing about from processors across Canada.

What’s next for Canada’s food and beverage sector

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