Edition 32: June 15, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2nd Annual FBA Conference & Awards, taking place on October 24-25, 2023, at the prestigious Light House Arts Centre (previously known as the ‘World Trade Convention Centre’) in Downtown Halifax, NS.

Building upon the tremendous success of our inaugural event, this year’s conference will span two days, offering a comprehensive program filled with industry insights, educational expertise, valuable networking opportunities, and exciting new awards! Together, let’s celebrate the remarkable achievements and growth of our dynamic food and beverage sector.

Be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for further updates, including the registration link, which will be shared soon. We are looking forward to coming together with you for this extraordinary event!

What is CTV’s “What’s for Dinner?”

A totally delicious marketing opportunity exclusively offered to FBA members. CTV’s “What’s for Dinner?” is a live cooking segment seen weekly by over 587,000 viewers.

Celebrity chef Alain Bossé (The Kilted Chef) prepares a weekly recipe on camera with a CTV host Katie Kelly.

Over 150 successful live segments have already aired with some FBA members having participated multiple times. You’ll love the brand exposure!

Please join us in welcoming our newest FBA members:

• Burke & Burke Design
• RFINE Biomass Solutions Inc.
• SOFIAC
• Earthli Superfoods
• Connected Craft Beverages

The Grocery Code of Conduct Steering Committee recently completed stakeholder consultations, as part of the development of a grocery industry Code of Conduct. While this consultation was open to feedback from all stakeholders, the questions asked in the consultation document did not allow for thorough responses.

As such, FBC-ABC is undertaking a short survey of companies to identify a) the perceived usefulness of the Code of Conduct, as currently drafted, to Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers; and b) any shortcomings and suggested changes to the current draft, which could not be explained in detail during the stakeholder consultations.

Real time industry LMI & key issues data now available with Rapid Results

Food and Beverage Atlantic has partnered with Food Processing Skills Canada to recruit senior leaders and HR professionals from food and beverage manufacturing companies across Canada for the Rapid Results Employer Opinion Panel — a new initiative that is collecting and sharing real-time labour market information and key industry data.

As an employer in the Canadian industry you should be involved in Rapid Results for your business. The Employer Opinion Panel requirements are easy: 6 surveys asking a series of core and spotlight questions over the next year. Each survey will only take a few minutes to complete.

Your anonymous survey responses will be analyzed with hundreds of others from across Canada and then a report generated for distribution to you and {Association Name}. The information shared in the report will be valuable to your business and our organization’s lobbying efforts on your behalf.

Ready to learn more and get involved? Visit https://rapidresults.ca

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