Exporting to the U.S.
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Past Events
Nov 07
Thursday, November 7th, 2019 from 7:30 - 11:00 AM
Executive Suites Hotel in Burnaby (View Maps)
Supported by:
Many BC companies have had tremendous success in exporting to the US – some so much so where their sales to the US exceed their domestic sales. But it’s a large, competitive market with US and foreign companies alike fighting for shelf space,...
Oct 24
Thursday, October 24, from 1:00-3:00 PM
MNP Tower 1021 West Hastings, 21st floor, Vancouver (Google Maps)
On October 17 th , Health Canada will release the final regulations on Cannabis Edibles. Now is the time to set your plans for this market in motion. We have assembled experts from the cannabis sector to prepare you for going-to-market.
At the event you will learn about:
Why is the food industry well-suited for this market if they do it right?...Oct 22
Innovating with Confidence Best Practices for Innovating in Canada Today
Sales & Marketing Peer Group Meeting, facilitated by Nielsen
Tuesday, October 22, 2019, from 9:30-12:00pm
Location: FASKEN ( Google Maps )
Attend this event virtually by registering for the live stream here right,
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Oct 17
Understanding the SFCR: Guide to Conducting Effective HACCP Refreshers
Thursday, October 17, 2019, from 9:30-12:00 PM
BCIT Centre for Applied Research & Innovation (CARI) Theatre, Room 2009
Supervisors and managers! Join us at our next Food Safety Peer Group Meeting with Rob Marshall of Safe Food Compliance Canada for an interactive program that you can use and re-use to train/refresh your team on HACCP. Avoid a difficult audit by updating...
Oct 16
Retail West 2019
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Location: Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, BC
This event is produced by the Retail Council of Canada.
Retail West is Western Canada’s must-attend retail event of the year; learn from top-rated speakers and network with retail industry colleagues in downtown Vancouver on October 16, 2019.
This full-day conference is designed for retailers of all sizes to...
Oct 03
Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention
Information Session and Panel Discussion, with WorkSafeBC
Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 from 9:30AM-1:00PM
WorkSafeBC Auditorium in Richmond ( Google Maps )
Slips, trips, and falls are the third leading cause of injuries in manufacturing and are part of WorkSafeBC’s Manufacturing High-Risk Strategy inspectional initiative. To help employers identify the latest...
Oct 02
IT Peer Group Meeting: IT Best Practices for Food and Beverage Companies
Wednesday, October 2, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
First Floor, BCFPA Board Room
Join a group of IT Professionals from BC food and beverage companies to learn about their company's IT best practices, and investigate new technologies in both software and production. Each meeting will also have an open discussion and input from participants on how they found their IT...
Sep 27
BCFPA Breakfast Series: What’s Eating Your Margins? How to improve the biggest margin killers in your food business
Marquee Sponsor: SYSPRO | Ambassador Sponsor: Fasken | In Partnership with the BC Ministry of Agriculture
Breakfast Buffet Food and Beverage Sponsor: Two Rivers Meats
Friday, September 27, 2019 at 7:30 AM
The Grand Ballroom, Executive Suites Hotel in Burnaby (...
Sep 19
Vancouver Island Peer Group Meeting: Tour of VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING
and Their Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence (OSSE) Journey.
Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Location: 2330 Government St., Victoria (Google Maps)
Chaired by: Jess Berlenbach of Epicure™ and Debra Hellbach of...
Sep 17
BC Food and Beverage Awards Gala
September 17th, 2019 at the Sheraton Wall Centre, North Tower, Vancouver
Starts: 4:30 PM Cocktail Reception | 6:00 PM Gala and Awards Dinner
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
The BC Food and Beverage Awards Gala is the Food Industry Oscars in BC, acknowledging the best of the best in the industry and our membership.
Enjoy a gourmet dinner created exclusively for this event crafted with locally sourced food and...
Sep 10
Operations Roundtable: How to Develop Talent & Capacity.
Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 from 8-12PM
Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry ( Google Maps )
Join a group of Operations Leaders for 8 mornings a year to share best practices and strive for...
Aug 21
Wednesday, August 21, 2019, Westwood Plateau & Country Club, Coquitlam
Our annual golf tournament with food and beverages galore is the business development and networking sports event of the year! Gain brand recognition, host clients and colleagues, sample our members products, and enjoy the prestigious Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club in Coquitlam, BC.
PRICESINDIVIDUAL
$325 per person
TWOSOME
$650
FOURSOME
$1200
DINNER ONLY TICKET
$...
Aug 01
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE:
2019 BC Food Processors Association Compensation and Benefits Survey
With over 65 benchmark positions, the BCFPA has the most comprehensive information available for the food, beverage, and natural health processing industry. Information includes ranges, 25th, 50th and 75th percentiles for the base and total compensation as well as target and actual bonus information. In addition to compensation, the survey also provides information turnover,...
Jul 05
Front Line Leadership Training for Supervisors
The course starts Friday, July 5th, 2019, from 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: 1st Floor Board Room at 9440 202 Street, Langley
In partnership with Catalyst Training Services Inc.
Front Line Leadership is a leadership development program designed to achieve higher employee engagement.
Train your Supervisors to “Lead —...
Jun 26
SOLD OUT: BC FOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 9:00am to 11:30am
Location: FASKEN at #1800-13401 108 Avenue, Surrey
BC Food Processors Association members in good standing are hereby invited to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, beginning at 9:00 am with refreshments provided.
We have combined our AGM with an informative session on Marketing “The Retail...