June 26, 2024 – BC Food & Beverage (BCFB) is pleased to announce the addition of four new members of the Board of Directors: Ivy Leong of Fresh Direct Produce, Courtenay Lewis of Direct Plus …
State of the Industry Report
BC Food and Beverage Releases “State of the Industry Report” with Recommendations to make BC’s Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector More Competitive Vancouver, BC, May 27, 2024 – BC Food and Beverage (BCFB), the …
Developing innovative Canadian ingredients for new snack and food options
Feb 26, 2024, Regina, Sask. — Today, Protein Industries Canada announced an investment into the creation of new ingredient and food options for consumers. The project sees new oat and pulse ingredients created by Avena …
Vancity’s Personalized Approach to Business Lending
If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner in need of lending services but may not qualify for or require a conventional business loan, a credit union can serve as a dependable financing option. At …
How the food & beverage industry is hitting a home run
As the Canadian food and beverage (F&B) landscape changes, business owners must strengthen their understanding of key trends impacting the industry. I’ve observed three notable trends from recent transactions: Robust buyer demand and emerging product …
Puratos Canada Acquires Premium Chocolate Supplier, Foley’s, Unlocking Further Growth Opportunities for North American Customers
Toronto, Ontario, June 07, 2023 — Puratos Canada today announces its acquisition of Foley’s Chocolate – a leading provider of real and compound chocolate to industrial manufacturers in North America. The agreement makes Puratos one of …
Fresh Direct Produce Group of Companies Requalifies for Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Member
Vancouver, BC, May 9, 2023 – Fresh Direct Produce Ltd. (“Fresh Direct”), and its partner companies Mike & Mike’s Organics, Islands West Manufacturers, and Emperor Specialty Foods are honoured to be one of Canada’s Best …
B.C. food security strengthened as Province helps food processors expand
Ministry of Agriculture and Food VICTORIA, April 26, 2023 – A new food processing growth fund of as much as $20 million will help B.C. food and beverage-processing businesses increase productivity, economic opportunities and competitiveness, …
The Good Chocolatier: Ethical, Healthy, and Delicious Chocolate
Many enjoy indulging in a chocolate treat, but have you ever thought about the ethics and potential health benefits behind the chocolate you’re consuming? At The Good Chocolatier they are dedicated to providing the most …
Historic investment in food security supports British Columbians
March 7th, 2023 – Vancouver, BC Source: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023AF0016-000277 The Province is investing more than $200 million in food security to ensure people have better access to an increased supply of affordable, local food. “Food security …