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Univerus FoodPM Selected for CFIN Foodtech Next Funding

  • Dec 1, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 9, 2025


On September 16, 2025, the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) announced that Univerus FoodPM, a division of UDP Software Inc., has been awarded $249,999 through the 2025 Foodtech Next Program, which is part of a broader $1.177 million funding round. The program supports emerging Canadian food technology solutions that are ready to scale.


What is Univerus FoodPM

Univerus FoodPM is a next generation AI powered manufacturing resource planning platform built specifically for Canadian food processors. The software combines intelligent scheduling with a customizable learning system to help companies optimize inventory control, production planning, workforce training, and regulatory compliance. These are all critical needs within food manufacturing.


Beyond core production planning, Univerus FoodPM also includes modules for CRM, food safety documentation, HR and payroll, and end to end supply chain management. The result is a single operating system designed for food processors that want to modernize and streamline their operations.


What the pilot will test

With funding from Foodtech Next, UDP Software will pilot Univerus FoodPM in partnership with The Fritter House. The pilot aims to:

  • Improve productivity and labour utilization

  • Reduce food waste through better inventory control and scheduling

  • Strengthen compliance with food safety, ESG, and EDI requirements


If successful, the pilot will demonstrate how Univerus FoodPM can help Canadian food manufacturers become more efficient and competitive as the sector moves further into the era of digital transformation and smart production.


Why this matters

The Foodtech Next funding highlights the potential of Univerus FoodPM and reflects the broader shift within Canada’s food sector toward digital innovation. Rising pressures related to labour, waste reduction, and regulatory compliance are driving demand for systems that support smarter, data informed decision making.


For UDP Software and the wider food technology community, this pilot represents a meaningful step toward validating a platform that could help many food processors across the country improve operational performance and reduce risk.



 
 
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