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.
Please visit the CanExport SME Program for more details.
Events
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WBENC 2023 | March 20-23, 2023 | Nashville | United States of America | |
US Customs & Border Protection International Trade Week: two-part workshop for exporters | March 28, 2023 | Plattsburgh NY | United States of America | |
Responsible Business Conduct in Thailand: How to mitigate risks for your business (webinar) | March 28, 2023 | Bangkok | Thailand | |
How to protect your intellectual property in Europe (webinar) | March 29, 2023 | Multiple locations | ||
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) 5-year anniversary: a platform for partnership | March 29, 2023 | Brussels | Belgium |
CanadExport
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Canada and Costa Rica celebrate two decades of free trade | December 5, 2022 | Latin America and the Caribbean; North America | Agriculture and processed foods; Consumer products; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies; Life sciences |
CETA@5: Delivering trade benefits during unprecedented times | November 3, 2022 | Europe; North America | Aerospace; Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Automotive; Chemicals; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Defence and security; Education; Fish and seafood; Forestry and wood products; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies; Infrastructure; Life sciences; Mining; Ocean technologies; Oil and gas; Science and technology; Transportation; Wine, beer and spirits |
Business mission reveals opportunities for women entrepreneurs in France and Belgium | October 31, 2022 | Europe; North America | Agriculture and processed foods; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Fish and seafood; Information and communications technologies; Life sciences; Professional services; Science and technology |
Spotlight from the Field: The TCS in Berlin | October 11, 2022 | Europe; North America | Aerospace; Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Automotive; Clean technologies; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies; Infrastructure; Investment; Life sciences; Mining; Professional services; Science and technology |
The first client of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service | July 6, 2022 | 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; Automotive; Industrial machinery |