Silvi Siddhu
Univar Solutions
Global Scientific and Technical Manager
Ontario chapter overview
Built on the CIFST foundation
CIFST Ontario translates national credibility into local chapter relevance for professionals working across Ontario's food and beverage sector.
National roots
From institute mission to Ontario chapter action
CIFST was founded in 1951, and its history records Toronto joining in 1952. Ontario now operates as one of the institute's active regional sections.
Relevant
CIFST's public vision includes being relevant, visible, and connected. Ontario makes that practical at the chapter level.
Visible
The chapter creates a professional Ontario-facing presence while remaining clearly nested within CIFST National.
Connected
Ontario's purpose is to connect industry, academia, students, and partner organizations across the province.
Leadership
Ontario Section Management Committee
The official Ontario section page publicly names Ty Defreitas as part-time section administrator and lists the current committee below.
Ontario Section Administrator: Ty Defreitas · [email protected]
Contact the chapterJennifer Ward
Barry Callebaut Canada
Cocoa Sales Manager Canada
Abigail Bhoorasingh
IMCD Canada
Account Manager
Olena Nazar (Gavrysh)
Walmart Canada
Sourcing Manager
Navjot Kaur Toor
Calico Food Ingredients
Senior Sales Account Manager
Vanessa Fortune
Calico Food Ingredients
Senior Account Manager
Sonali Savani
Bimbo Canada
Senior Technology - Sensory
Steve Owen
Tillsonburg Custom Foods
Business Development Executive