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Exporting & Importing
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Food and beverage export a huge opportunity for Canadian companies
One of Canada’s greatest opportunities for growth in global trade is in the food and beverage processing industry, according to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) latest trade report. “World population growth, higher purchasing power in emerging markets and new trade agreements…
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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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Finalists announced for the 2020 Alizés Awards – winners unveiled September 29
The Agri-Food Export Group Quebec-Canada (Export Group) is pleased to announce the six finalists of the second edition of the Alizés Awards, selected by a jury of recognized experts in the field of agri-food exports. The Alizés Awards celebrate the…
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Feds to probe complaints of wheat gluten dumping
Federal officials are launching a probe into whether wheat gluten from six countries is being dumped in Canada at prices undercutting the domestic product. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said Friday it’s launching an investigation to determine whether “certain…
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Quebec vegetable producers set to grow with investments in innovative technology and processes
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is contributing nearly $2.2 million for two Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington, Quebec companies as they move forward with first-in-the-sector projects, making use of advanced agricultural technology. Specifically, an investment of $625,419 will support Les Jardins A. Guérin et Fils, Inc.…
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The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old returns to Canada
July 9, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – The Macallan has announced the return of Sherry Oak 12 Years Old to the Canadian market. The award-winning, single malt whisky will be available in liquor stores nationwide in time for the summer season.…
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Flow Alkaline Spring Waters secures $45 million in funding
May 5, 2020, Toronto, Ont. – Flow Alkaline Spring Water has completed its Series D capital raise, securing $45 million (U.S.) in funding. The news was confirmed by Flow Alkaline Spring Water founder and CEO Nicholas Reichenbach. “Flow shares this…
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Gay Lea Foods says Ottawa has again failed the dairy industry
May 4, 2020, Ottawa, Ont. – The Canadian dairy industry has once again been let down by the Trudeau government, with Canada giving yet another concession to the Trump administration at the expense of food security in the Canadian dairy…
