Food Producers of Canada (FPC) is proud to be part of a growing ecosystem of business supports driving innovation in Canada’s food economy. The London, Ontario region continues to emerge as a strategic hub for food and beverage research, and FPC is pleased to collaborate with **The Grove WFD**, **London Small Business Centre**, and the **London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)**. A key partnership within this ecosystem is with the **Fanshawe Centre for Research & Innovation (CRI)**. As FPC’s research partner, CRI provides members with access to world-class applied research expertise. Recently, Fanshawe CRI was named one of **Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges**, ranking **\#39 nationally** and achieving an impressive **100.8% growth in research income** over the past year. For FPC members, this means access to a trusted research partner ranked in the **Top 10 nationally for industry research income and completed projects**—including support through CRI’s new **Packaging Advancement Centre (PAC)**, which helps food and beverage SMEs advance sustainable packaging, optimize processes, and streamline automation. **Read full news release and ranking below:** News Release: Top 50 Research Colleges Ranking: