Agriculture and processed foods

The agriculture and agri-food sector encompasses several industries including livestock, poultry, dairy products, oilseeds, cereals, grains, pulses, special crops, fruit and vegetables, horticulture (edible and ornamental), honey and syrup, the organic sub-sector, agricultural technologies and equipment, animal genetics, pet food and animal feed, as well as the food processing industry, including food and beverages manufacturing and bakery products. E-commerce has become a driving force in the food and beverage industry. From grocery stores to coffee shops, more and more companies are using online channels to expand their reach to potential customers. E-commerce has also helped these companies maintain profitability during challenging times. For more information, read more on how to adopt e-commerce in the food and beverage industry.
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Sector reports
Title | Country | Updated |
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Agrifood market in Costa Rica | Costa Rica | 2024 |
Agriculture and processed foods market in Malaysia | Malaysia | 2024 |
Agriculture market in Colombia | Colombia | 2023 |
Explore Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s market intelligence reports to gain insights into global agriculture and food opportunities, as well as emerging market trends.
Events
Title | Dates | City | Country |
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Canadian delegation to Africa CEO Forum 2025 | May 12-13, 2025 | Abidjan | Cote d'Ivoire |
Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2025 | July 1-3, 2025 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia |
Canada pavilion at Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 | September 3-5, 2025 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong, SAR |
CanadExport
Article title | Publication date | International region | Sector |
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Ginseng entrepreneur discovers the benefits of free trade agreement for his growing business | November 20, 2024 | Asia Pacific; North America | Agriculture and processed foods; Consumer products |
Dairy technology firm 'mooves' into global markets | October 30, 2024 | North America; United States of America and Mexico | Agriculture and processed foods; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies |
What to do with pollutants removed from waterways? | October 17, 2024 | Europe; Middle East and North Africa; North America; United States of America and Mexico | Agriculture and processed foods; Clean technologies; Life sciences |
Make e-commerce your export advantage | October 8, 2024 | Asia Pacific; Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean; Middle East and North Africa; North America; Sub-Saharan Africa; United States of America and Mexico | Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Consumer products; Fish and seafood; Forestry and wood products; Industrial machinery; Professional services; Wine, beer and spirits |
The road to global commercialization for a former non-profit | May 24, 2024 | Asia Pacific; Europe; North America; United States of America and Mexico | Agriculture and processed foods; Chemicals; Consumer products; Life sciences |
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