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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CanExport Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Program.

The CanExport SME Program provides direct financial assistance to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises registered in Canada to help them develop new international business opportunities and markets, especially high-growth emerging markets. It is delivered by the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) of Global Affairs Canada and provides financial support for a wide range of export development activities. As of August 22, 2019 the program has been open to agriculture, processed food and fish and seafood businesses.

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