Schedule
- Friday October 2
- Saturday Oct 3
The biennial Meat Industry Expo is the only event of its kind in Canada offering suppliers and business owners in the meat processing industry a chance to come together under one roof to connect and discover the latest innovations and solutions.
Attendees and exhibitors are invited to the Meat & Mingle – the Friday night social event, offering the opportunity to relax and socialize with peers. Sponsored by Handtmann Canada.
The biennial Meat Industry Expo is the only event of its kind in Canada offering suppliers and business owners in the meat processing industry a chance to come together under one roof to connect and discover the latest innovations and solutions.
The final round of this annual competition takes place right on the tradeshow floor Saturday morning, with the winner announced Saturday night at the MPO Awards Gala. Watch as three top Ontario butchers compete head-to-head for meat-cutting supremacy.
2026 Ontario’s Finest Butcher Competition – Meat Industry Expo
The Expo culminates Saturday night as we roll out the red carpet and honour our members at the Awards Gala. The Meat Industry Achievement (MIA) Awards, Joe Abate Community Hero Award, Pat Johnson Public Service Recognition Award and Associate Member Recognition Award (AMRA) recipients, and 10, 25 and 40 year members will be recognized, followed by the winners of the Ontario’s Finest Meat Competition, ending with the crowning of Ontario’s Finest Butcher.
Order your gala tickets online at 2026 Awards Gala – Meat Industry Expo.