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June 13, 2018
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Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

CFIA: Final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations are published

Canada is recognized as having one of the strongest food safety systems in the world. But the speed, volume, and complexity of food production have produced new risks and challenges – including new threats to food safety, changing consumer preferences and prevention-focused international standards. Responding to these challenges is critical to maintaining Canada's reputation as a world leader in food safety and to help Canada's food businesses remain trusted both at home and abroad.

The Safe Food for Canadians...

June 13, 2018
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Ministry is funding a new meat processing facility in Northern BC

Province commits support for B.C. beef packing plant The Government of British Columbia is supporting further development for a beef packing plant project in northern B.C. that will strengthen the provincial food system. If the Prince George plant becomes fully operational, the North would gain an estimated 80 full-time, good-paying jobs in the plant by 2020, and an additional 620 spin-off jobs.

“I am excited to support the amazing people who work in our ranching sector in the North and throughout the province,” said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture. “This project has the potential to...

May 11, 2018
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Process This 2018 Winter Edition

April 10, 2018
Media Releases

2018 BC FOOD AND BEVERAGE AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

For Immediate Release: April 11, 2018 - The BC Food Processors Association is very pleased to announce the Finalists for our 2018 BC Food and Beverage Awards. The winners for each award will be announced at our annual Awards Gala & Dinner, which will be held at the beautiful Westin Bayshore on June 21, 2018.

“Congratulations to all of our nominees,” says James Donaldson, BCFPA Executive Director and CEO. “The Awards recognize accomplishments of the food, beverage and natural health products industries, which is the largest manufacturing sector in BC, in both employment and...

April 03, 2018
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Food Processor Associations Develop BC Food Connection, a Digital Tool to Stimulate Food Industry Growth

Food Processor Associations Develop BC Food Connection, a Digital Tool to Stimulate Food Industry Growth

Seeking co-packing businesses for database tool to attract more business

April 3, 2018 - The BC Food Processors Association and the Small Scale Food Processor Association are excited to announce the launch of a business development tool that will help new and expanding BC food and beverage processors to locate manufacturing services with co-packers, commercial kitchens, and other complementary facilities....

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