YSpace is excited to welcome the 11 innovative companies joining this year’s Food Accelerator cohort! This program is designed to support emerging food and beverage ventures as they refine their product offerings, build strong distribution channels, and prepare for commercial growth. Get to know the 2025 Food Accelerator Cohort below!
Atome Bakery delivers frozen, ready-to-bake sourdough bread and pastries crafted with organic Canadian flour and a unique bake-from-proof process that ensures bakery-quality results.
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Flowrs Tea loose leaf teas only contain plant parts, are formulated purposefully by a naturopathic doctor and contain no flavoring, dust, sweeteners or plastics. They are structurally put together based on the plants action, taste profile and how it works best with others.
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Jolt Performance is a caffeinated functional bar made with clean ingredients, harnessing the natural benefits of green tea to provide a long-lasting energy boost without the jitters. Their functional bars are a breakthrough—nutritious, energizing, and meeting a plethora of dietary preferences.
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Kula Foods celebrates Afro-Caribbean flavors with vibrant, plant-based meals and products Our mission is to bring bold Afro-Caribbean tastes to grocery stores and homes. At Kula, they are not just about food; they are about creating meaningful connections and nourishing bodies with purpose and flavor.
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Using only locally sourced Canadian ingredients, Lazy Daisy Cafe was a 2024 ‘Ontario Made’ finalist for its famous ‘easy to make, hard to resist’ buttermilk biscuits.
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At Lost in the Sauce, they elevate everyday meals with our gourmet line up of sauces balancing flavor and spice. Their sauces are made with accessibility and functionality in mind for those on the go, wanting to elevate home-cooked meals, and improving meal plans with high quality ingredients, no preservatives, vegan and gluten-free.
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Mi Bowl Meal is Toronto’s first meal delivery service that caters to the Asian palate. Their weekly menus reflect the Asian flavors that remind you of home.
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At Pain Punch, they scientifically researched natural health products to produce natural remedies to treat chronic medical conditions. Their first product is Pain Punch an anti-inflammatory drink that can be used for pain relief, sports recovery and healthy aging (to fight inflamm-aging). The main active ingredients are turmeric, omega 3 (algal oil), vitamins and essential amino acids.
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Packed with high protein and fiber, Prairie Goodness baked chips offer a healthier alternative to traditional snacks, making them perfect for those with dietary restrictions, health-conscious consumers, and busy families. They are grain-free, gluten-free, and delicious lentil chips. and made with clean, local ingredients
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Pure Botanica is creating the next evolution in non-alcoholic functional beverages—pure, organic botanical distillates delivering real health benefits with zero sugar and zero additives.
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SouperWell is reinventing Traditional Chinese herbal soups for the modern lifestyle. Rooted in their family's 60-year TCM heritage in Hong Kong, they craft convenient, nutrient-rich soup packs that seamlessly blend ancient wisdom with contemporary nutrition.
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