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Thinking about exporting or ready to take the leap? Launching in January join our 8-week Masterclass and gain the tools to succeed. Guided by industry experts and supported by a network of regional peers, you’ll discover proven strategies that save time, cut costs, and set you up for success. Don’t go it alone—get the insider edge!
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NEW CFIA Info Session – Front of Label Requirements
Learn everything you need to know about Canada’s new Front-of-Package Labelling Requirements coming into effect in 2026. We’ll break down the rules, answer your questions, and help you better understand so that you can prepare your products for compliance.
This is your chance to get ahead and ensure your business is ready for the future—without the stress.
Register today and let’s navigate these changes together!
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Ask Us Anything: Food Safety Program Development – Where to Start!
Registration deadline is December 16th and there is no cost to attend
That’s right! FBA Members can now SAVE 25% on any Navigate Food Safety Training.
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Congratulations from Food in Canada Magazine!!
NEW Expression of Interest for Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC for Walkers or Exhibitors
Food & Beverage Atlantic (FBA) invites Atlantic Canadian food and beverage companies to participate in the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City as Walkers or Co-exhibitors.
The Fancy Food Show is one of North America’s largest specialty food events, featuring products from around the globe and drawing an audience of industry professionals, including retailers, distributors, and trendsetters.
December 2, 2024
FBA-ABA Members:
Second Speaker Announced: FBC-ABC’s Annual Policy Breakfast
FBC-ABC is pleased to announce its second confirmed speaker for the upcoming Annual Policy Breakfast, focused on Boosting Competitiveness & Productivity in Food and Beverage Manufacturing. This breakfast event kicks off Canadian Ag Day and The Future of Food Conference on February 11, 2025.
Candace Laing is President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canada’s largest business network. Before joining the Chamber, she spent ten years with Nutrien and its predecessor company, PotashCorp, serving on Nutrien’s executive team as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and as Vice President of Sustainability and Stakeholder Relations.
Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early. This event is free for FBC-ABC Members. for your complimentary registration code or to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
President-elect Donald Trump vows to impose tariffs of 25%; FBC-ABC to hold member call
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to impose tariffs of 25% on all goods coming from Canada and Mexico on his first day back in the White House until the U.S.’s two neighbouring countries “stop migrants and fentanyl from entering the nation”. On November 25, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland and the Minister of Public Safety, Dominic LeBlanc issued a statement in response, and on November 27 the Prime Minister held a virtual First Ministers’ Meeting to discuss the Canada-U.S. relationship.
FBC-ABC is hosting a call on Thursday, December 5 at 10:30am EST for members to provide an update on the latest and share intelligence. You can join this meeting by clicking here.
Health Canada will no longer be offering letters of no objection for incidental additives and food processing aids
Health Canada recently issued a letter letting stakeholders know that the Food and Nutrition Directorate is discontinuing non-mandatory premarket review of incidental additives and food processing aids and no longer offering letters of no objection (LONO) for these classes of substances. Submissions for incidental additives and food processing aid will be accepted for premarket review until 11:59 EST on December 31, 2024. The Directorate aims to review submissions received by this deadline and issue a corresponding LONO when the outcomes of the evaluation is favourable, by March 31, 2025.
In the coming months, Health Canada will revise these two guidance documents:
· Policy for Differentiating Food Additives and Processing Aids, to better assist industry in self-determine whether a substance is a food additive or food processing aid in a given context of use.
· Guidelines for Incidental Additive Submissions, to ensure that food manufacturers and processors have the necessary information to safely use incidental additives within their facilities.
CN Rail mechanics, clerks approve strike mandate
Mechanics and clerks at Canadian National Railway Co. have voted in favour of a strike mandate paving the way for potential job action on January 1, 2025. Unifor says negotiations will continue through December 8, 2024.
Join us and welcome the newest Members of FBA.
Together, we can achieve anything!
- Icy Edible Mouthwash – Bedford, NS
- Mezza Labanese Kitchen – Dartmouth, NS
- Nan & Pop Meats – Harbour Grace, NL
- Chinova Bioworks – Fredericton, NB
- Kingdom of Sabba – Halifax, NS
- Speerville Flour Mill – Speerville, NB
One more piece of exciting news!
Matt Symes of Symplicity Designs offered five processors who attended the conference a one-on-one session with him.
It was done through a random draw at the end of the conference and the winners are:
- Jamie Gallagher of Fuel Your Body – Health Meal Delivery Inc.
- Tiffany Mackay French of Tiffany’s Table Inc.
- Cathy Munro of Bramble Hill Farm Inc.
- Jessica Frenette of Bird’s Hill Wagyu
- David McGuire of Bogside Brewing
Important Update: Membership Renewal Process Changes
We want to inform you about an important change to our membership renewal process. Starting January 1, 2025, all memberships will be renewed annually on this date.
We greatly appreciate your support during this transition and are here to assist with any questions you may have.
Please direct any questions to admin@atlanticfood.ca or 1-866-730-0933
Thanks to FBA’s new partnership with CITT, Canada’s Logistics Association!
Enjoy discounts on their membership and programs.
Contact FBA for more information!
