The BCFPA is constantly adding to its menu of services that it offers its membership.

Currently it includes:

A strong voice for the food and NHP processing industry through the Advocacy Committee

Networking and sharing of best practices through committee and peer group meetings.

• Meat Industry Committee
  
• Human Resources Committee - wage surveys, benefits
• Operations Committee - events include topics such as Lean Manufacturing, waste management, export readiness
• Food Safety Committee - topics include new pathogens in fresh foods, testing
• Functional Food and Natural Health Products Group - a forum for FFNHP focussed issues.
• Sales & Marketing Committee - using social media, cause marketing, brand studies
• Fraser Valley Cluster - focused on operations, this group also includes food safety and HR topics

Business opportunities - FoodProcessorsMarketplace.ca - job postings, job seekers, business opportunties, equipment,  co-packing services and much more

Risk management - insurance coverage designed for food processors - FoodProtect™

BC Hydro Energy Manager Program - tools and programs to help reduce energy costs

Group Benefits - maintain or improve benefits coverage and reduce costs

Costless Express - guaranteed savings on a wide range of office supplies!

Support and training

Giving Back Program

For membership enquiries, please contact Connie Duivenvoorden at connie@bcfpa.ca. Read more and find the application form by clicking here.