Tag: Food
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Grocery & Specialty Food West, Vancouver – Get Exclusive Discounts and More at the Ontario Pavilion!
The Grocery & Specialty Food West trade show is back in-person this year on April 24-25 in Vancouver! The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is partnering with the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) to offer an exclusive discount to Ontario food and beverage processors who exhibit their products at the Ontario…
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Freight Costs continue to drop in 2023
Over the past year imports from overseas and the domestic movement of consumer goods continue to decline. This affects the cost of hiring trucks and trailers. Most goods move in containers from overseas and unheated trailers (dry vans) for domestic truck-only shipments. Temperature-sensitive goods such as food is moved in a refrigerated trailer (reefer). According to…
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Webinar: Discover Latin America – Opportunities in food and beverage in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama
Webinar Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023Time: 10:00 a.m.Click here to register Join OMAFRA in collaboration with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Latin America for a webinar about food and beverage opportunities in Latin America. Webinar will include: Latin America and the Caribbean have a population of over 650 million people and generated a GDP…
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Strategic Agri-Food Processing Fund Program Information Sessions
The new Strategic Agri-Food Processing Fund Program, which was announced in the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, to increase the province’s food processing capacity, strengthen its food security and position the agri-food sector for economic growth, will launch on April 1, 2022. Agri-food processor businesses are eligible for up to $3 million in cost-share funding to…
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The Restaurants Canada’s 77th annual food service and hospitality trade show event live and in-person from February 27 – March 1, 2021 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto
Register NOW to exhibit in the Ontario Pavilion and SAVE! The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is partnering with Restaurants Canada to provide Ontario food and beverage manufacturers the opportunity to promote their local products within the Ontario Pavilion. You can register by completing the RC Show 2022 application and submit…
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WEBINAR: ENHANCED AGRI-FOOD WORKPLACE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Join OMAFRA on December 7th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. to participate in a one-hour webinar for all eligible businesses interested in learning more about the Enhanced Agri-food Workplace Protection Program to keep workers safe against COVID-19. The webinar will provide details about recent changes to the program and tips to apply for financial assistance. To…
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12 Questions to Determine if Entrepreneurship is Right for You
Before diving into entrepreneurship in the food and beverage industry, it is recommended to do some self-reflection to determine whether it is a good fit for your personality, skills, resources, lifestyle, and preparedness. This 12-question self-assessment will help you understand how you may perform in an entrepreneurship scenario and how this change would affect your…
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North AND Eastern Ontario Local Food Virtual Conference
The COVID-19 pandemic has created uniqueopportunities and pressures for local food systems. Thecurrent situation has demonstrated how critical thesesystems are, as well as exposing weaknesses that makethem vulnerable. The North & Eastern Ontario Local Food Virtual Conference provides an opportunity for people to share their experiences and provide diverse perspectives on local food. About this…
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GET YOUR BRAND NOTICED – Private Label Week Virtual Trade Show
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) 2021 Virtual Trade Show is now Live! This virtual event is taking place February 1-5, 2021 and features online exhibits and private virtual meetings, where retail buyers can search for products and network live with store brands suppliers. This year, eight Canadian businesses will be exhibiting within OMAFRA’s Ontario…
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Restaurants Canada Show 2021 – Live Online
Restaurants Canada’s annual food service and hospitality trade event for the first time ever, will take place virtually this year from February 28-March 3, 2021. Register NOW to exhibit in the Ontario Pavilion and SAVE! The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is partnering with Restaurants Canada to provide Ontario food and…