This report looks at what future skills and trends will be integral for the industry. Canada’s agri-food sector is an indispensable part of the country’s current and future economic growth, so knowing what the future holds is critical. Through a roundtable discussion participants discussed the ideal skills that should be cultivated in the industry to further innovation. To better understand the context of future work a variety of trends in the industry from technology to consumer relationships were explored. The findings were turned into actionable recommendations to take the work off the paper and into the real world.
The Canadian agri-food sector, including the food-processing industry, has the potential of becoming the trusted global leader in safe, nutritious, and sustainable food for the 21st century
The following trends we identified as most likely to shape the demand for skills and knowledge in the food-processing industry: product labelling, technology, business environment, consumer relationship.
The culture of the future will have an organizational design that reflects openness and flexibility.
