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Revamped CanExport program will help small agri-food businesses
In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19, this week the Government of Canada announced the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service’s CanExport SMEs program is pivoting to better support small- and medium-sized businesses by covering some of the costs associated with…
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Group Export Agri-Food gets a brand identity makeover, on its 30th birthday
On the occasion of its 30th anniversary despite the pandemic, the Group Export is pleased to present to the industry its renewed brand image, unveiled during its annual general meeting, which was held virtually on October 7, 2020. Still proudly…
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‘US Virtual B2B Program’ from the Canadian Food Exporters Association
The Canadian Food Exporters Association is offering a many networking-educational opportunities this fall and winter through the ‘US Virtual B2B Program.’ From October 2020-April 2021, Canadian exporters can connect with US buyers virtually through a choice of three levels of…
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CN halts rail traffic in East due to protests
Canadian National Railway (CN) is shutting down its Eastern Canada operations due to ongoing blockades on its rail lines in Ontario. The company announced Thursday it’s been “forced to initiate a disciplined and progressive shutdown” in the region, which means…
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Investment aims to help increase exports of Canadian cherries
The B.C. Cherry Association (BCCA) is receiving more than $241,000 in federal funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriMarketing Program. The funding will help the sector improve market access for Canadian fresh cherries in new and existing export markets, as…
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New strategy to put B.C. foods on the global menu
British Columbia’s new international market development strategy aims to increase exports of the province’s agri-food and seafood products
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Seven VersaCold facilities approved to export meat to China
Vancouver-based VersaCold Logistics Services has announced that seven more of its facilities have been approved to export meat to the People’s Republic of China, bringing the total to 10
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Canadian meat gains expanded access to Ukrainian market
The Ukrainian market has opened its doors to imports from more Canadian beef and pork producers
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South Korea lifts ban on Canadian beef and veal
South Korea has lifted its temporary ban on imports of Canadian beef and veal, which had resulted from an isolated case of BSE in Canada last February
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Ontario invests in Mississauga’s Super-Pufft Snacks
This investment will help the snack manufacturer double its production capacity and capitalize on new export opportunities
