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Sometimes, all it takes is 30 minutes to learn the ins and outs of new food technologies and trends that are transforming the food and beverage industry. In this series, we’ll dig into a food innovation topic and link you to the best content and resources so you can become a master on the topic in 30 minutes (or less!).
This week, we’re looking at food and beverage innovation and resources in British Columbia.
The Overview
Food Network Canada - Must-Try Cuisine from British Columbia
From seafood to fruit, there’s lots to savour in British Columbia.
Government of BC - B.C. food security strengthened as Province helps food processors expand
A new food processing growth fund of $20 million will help B.C. food and beverage processing businesses increase productivity, economic opportunities and competitiveness.
Government of BC - Historic investment in food security supports British Columbians
The Province is investing more than $200 million in food security to ensure people have better access to an increased supply of affordable, local food.
Government of BC – What’s from BC?
An overview of BC’s agriculture and food industry.
Resources
Alacrity Cleantech
Based in Victoria, BC, Alacrity Cleantech is a government-funded program that helps emerging cleantech companies in BC and Western Canada scale up and access resources so they can grow internationally.
The BC Beverage Technology Access Centre
The Penticton, BC-based centre works with the food and beverage industry toward sustained economic and intellectual growth.
BC Food Hub Network
The BC Food Hub Network aims to foster growth and innovation in the processing sector through improved industry access to facilities, equipment, technology, technical services, and business supports.
BC Food & Beverage Association
The BC Food & Beverage Association is a not-for-profit industry association represents food and beverage manufacturers in BC.
Centre of Seafood Innovation at Vancouver Island University
The centre, located in Bowser, BC, is an innovation hub that helps companies extract more value from sustainable seafood harvests.
Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC
The Victoria, BC-based organization offers support and funding opportunities to BC companies in the agriculture and food sector.
Companies you Should Know
Burnaby, BC-based TrendiTech upcycles food waste to produce nutrient-dense products.
Cascadia Seaweed is a vertically integrated company located in Sidney, BC.
Vancouver, BC-based Cibotica is a technology company automating the food-making process with robotic solutions.
Vancouver’s Freshline provides e-commerce software that allows food distributors to receive wholesale orders digitally to streamline their processes and save on labour costs.
Events
The BCFB Awards 2023 take place October 11, 2023.
The Retail Council Canada’s Retail West Conference takes place November 2, 2023.
Overtime
If you’ve got more than 30 minutes, these are for you:
YouTube - Surrey named the 'next great food city' by Food and Wine magazine
Food and Wine magazine named Surrey, BC the next great food city, along with six other cities.
