Executive summary -- List of tables and figures -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Context: Size and composition of the Toronto food processing industry; Comparison to other jurisdictions -- Emerging trends: Local food; Ethnic/culturally appropriate food; Specialty food; Prepared foods; Sustainability; Food safety -- Financing and partnerships in the food sector: Financing growth; Networks and linkages -- Regulatory challenges in the food sector -- Business in Toronto: Space; Labour; Transportation; Waste, water and hydro -- Recommendations: Initiative 1: Mapping Toronto's food processing sector; Initative 2: Establishing a Toronto Food Industry Council; Initiative 3: Education and culture -- Appendix A: Key informant interviews -- Appendix B: Interview guide for food sector businesses -- Appendix C: Interview consent form -- References.