Here’s what’s in store:
Expert Implementation Fund – Supply Chain Resilience Initiative
Masterclass: Market Intelligence & Choosing the Right Markets
New Webinar – Introduction to the Canada Grocery Code of Conduct
Welcome New FBA Members
Special Discount for FBAFBA Members can now see our past webinars!
FBA Team is heading to Newfoundland
News from Ottawa
Register Today and enjoy Early Bird Savings:
Register before June 30, 2025 and receive a guaranteed seat on “Crafted in Atlantic: Tasting Tour and Manufacturer Visits” on Monday October 6th from 5:00–9:00 pm
PLUS, receive an exclusive invitation to our VIP Breakfast Experience on October 7 — a premium networking event reserved only for early registrants.
Ticket prices:
Non-Member tickets are $595 each.
Member Tickets are $395 each.
Membership starts at only $220 for the year!
To become a member and save $200 on your ticket click here.
We’re excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 FBA Awards!
- Rising Star of the Year
- Mover & Shaker of the Year
- Innovator of the Year
- Storyteller of the Year
- **NEW** Supplier of the Year
- **NEW** Exporter of the Year
- Foodie’s Choice Award (Application only – No Nomination Required)
Deadline to Apply: June 30th, 2025
Email admin@atlanticfood.ca for more details.
Call for Photographers – Annual Conference in Moncton, NB
We’re seeking a talented and experienced photographer to capture key moments at our upcoming annual conference in Moncton, New Brunswick. If you’re passionate about event photography and can deliver high-quality, engaging images, we invite you to submit a proposal.
Event Date: October 6-8, 2025
Location: Moncton, NB
Deadline to Apply: June 20th, 2025
Email admin@atlanticfood.ca for more details.
Introducing FBA’s Expert Implementation Fund – Supply Chain Resilience Initiative
In today’s evolving market, the impact of international tariffs and global supply chain disruptions is hitting our sector hard. This initiative was created to support Atlantic food and beverage businesses in responding to these pressures with agility and expert guidance.
With this program, you could receive funding for expert guidance on potential projects such as
- Product reformulation
- Co-packing solutions
- Packaging innovation
- Sourcing alternatives
- Logistics optimization
- And more…
Training & Events
Join Food & Beverage Atlantic for an interactive workshop focused on leveraging market intelligence and selecting the right growth markets for your products.
Designed for companies in the early stages of scaling, this session will help you navigate where and how to expand effectively, while saving you time and money from costly mistakes.
PLUS – All participants will also receive an exclusive 1-hour consulting call with the instructor after the program to help you create your custom plan for market entry.
Duration: June 17, 2025
Full Day 9 am – 4 pm
Format: Virtual
Cost: $50 for FBA Members, $100 per person for non-members
New Webinar – Introduction to the Canada Grocery Code of Conduct
Join Karen Proud, the newly appointed Adjudicator of the Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct, during our monthly FBA webinar as she outlines the purpose and principles of the Code.
This is your chance to learn more and get engaged in this impactful organization for our industry!
When: Thursday July 17th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM (AT)
Where: Virtual
Free for FBA members | $49 for non-members
Email admin@atlanticfood.ca for more details.
Food Safety
25% Off Food Safety Training – Exclusive Member Discount
Food safety is non-negotiable—but it doesn’t have to break the bank.
As a valued Food & Beverage Atlantic member, you can now access 25% off select food safety training programs through our partners at Navigate Food Safety Solutions and Perennia.
Whether you need to update certifications, train new hires, or improve audit readiness—this is the perfect time to invest in your team.
Explore self-paced and expert-led training
Browse courses focused on quality systems andfood safety fundamentals
Membership Updates
Join us and welcome the newest Members of FBA. Together, we can achieve anything!
One of the benefits of being a Food & Beverage Atlantic member is that through our alliance with CITT – Canada’s Logistics Association – any employee of your company can join CITT as an affiliate member for only $100/year (regular price: $250/year).
Benefits of CITT Membership
- Networking
- Exclusive Access
- Free Professional Development
- Learning and Certification Discounts
- Industry Recognition
- Weekly News
A new video has been added to your Member Portal
* Neilson IQ – Atlantic Market Update
Looking for a past FBA Webinar?
Check out these videos in your Member Portal:
- 2025 Spring Pitch Info Sessions with Sobeys, Loblaws, No Frills & Costco
- CITT – Food & Beverage Logistics Seminar
- Unlocking Halal Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia
- And lots more….
This is a FBA Member Only feature.
Email admin@atlanticfood.ca for more details.
Information you should know about!
FBA is Heading to Newfoundland – Let’s Connect!
We’re excited to share that the FBA team will be in Newfoundland starting June 16th for the week!
If you’re based in NL or will be around, we’d love the opportunity to connect in person — whether it’s for a quick coffee, a strategy chat, or to explore new opportunities.
Where: Newfoundland
When: June 16–19
Want to meet?
Just reply to this email or drop us a line — we’ll make it happen!
Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and making new connections!
— The FBA Team
Call for Recruitment: FoodTech Summit & Expo 2025 – October 8-9, 2025 in Mexico City
FoodTech is recognized for being the most important exhibition of ingredients, additives and solutions for the Food & Beverage industry in Latin America (more details on the show below).
The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will be present through a Canadian pavilion, coordinated in partnership with the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. To encourage pan-Canadian participation, we are now opening exhibitor registration to companies from all provinces.
Participation Details
Exhibitor space within the Canada pavilion.
Side-program with visits to Central de Abastos and food processing plant.
Participation in a B2B matchmaking program with 10 pre-arranged in-person meetings per company.
Targeted market intel prior to the show.
Company logo displayed in the shared pavilion area.
Inclusion in a physical and virtual catalog distributed to all show participants.
Cost: $2,000 CAD
Recruitment
We are looking to recruit Canadian exporters of innovative ingredients, value-added solutions, and food-tech products that are export-ready and targeting Mexico as a key market. Companies must have the capacity and resources to respond to demand from the Mexican market. We appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with eligible clients. Please focus on companies that meet the criteria above. We’re happy to work with IMET partners to verify market access for specific products.
Deadline: Friday, June 27th, 2025
*This offer will be in a first-come, first-served basis.
About the show
FoodTech Summit & Expo is recognized for being the most important exhibition of ingredients, additives, solutions and packaging for the Food & Beverage industry in Latin America for 15 years. The expo has succeeded in attracting top-level suppliers and buyers, facilitating business connections while showcasing the latest trends and innovations in its Food Tech Talks.
Buyers attending this show are from the following categories: Associations & Chambers; Certification, Training & Consulting firms; Food Chemical Products; Food & Beverage Colourings; Control Methods & Laboratories; Dairy Products; Fats, Oils, Essences & Fragances; Fibers; Food and Beverage Flavorings; Flours & Grain Products; Functional Ingredients / Fortifiers; Hydrocolloids, Gums & Unflavored Gelatin; Hygiene / Safety/ Cleaning; Natural / Organic / Dried / Dehydrated Ingredients; Packaging & Labelling; Food Processing Machinery; Packaging Machinery; Stabilizers, Emulsifiers, Texturizers & Encapsulants; Starches; Sweeteners & Other Sugar Substitutes and; Technical Solutions for Food Industry.
May 23, 2025
FBA-ABA Members:
FBC-ABC Announces Executive Committee Changes, Concludes Productive Board Meeting, and Releases 2024-2025 Annual Report
FBC-ABC is pleased to announce updates to its Executive Committee following its recent AGM and spring Board meeting. David Anyanwu (Cargill Limited) has been elected as Director at Large for a two-year term. Mike Bannister (Atlantic Poultry Inc.) and Ted Lawson (Nortera) have been re-appointed as Chair and Treasurer, respectively.
The association thanks Robert Eiser (Aliments LUDA Foods) for his service as Co-Chair, as he moves into the role of Past Chair. We also extend our appreciation to Kathleen Sullivan (Maple Leaf Foods) and Michael Burrows (Maple Lodge Farms) for their contributions to the Executive Committee – they will continue to serve on the Board.
Board members discussed post-election advocacy and initiatives such as the proposed Food and Beverage Manufacturing Modernization Fund. The 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available online.
Event – Shaping the Future Workforce in Agri-Food – June 11–12, Toronto
Join us for Skills and Workforce Development: The Building Blocks for a Resilient Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector, a national event under the Workforce Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Food and Beverage Manufacturing. Over two days, 100+ leaders will explore how skills, automation, AI, digitalization, and infrastructure are transforming the future of work in agriculture and food and beverage manufacturing. Learn more and register here.
Monthly Political Update Call – May 29
FBC-ABC’s next Monthly Political Update Call will take place Thursday, May 29, from 12:30pm – 1:30pm EST. Topics include the new federal cabinet, the Speech from the Throne, progress on a domestic food processing fund, and what to watch for in the months ahead. You can join by clicking here.
FBC-ABC Welcomes Leahy Orchards Inc. to the Association
FBC-ABC is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our newest member, Leahy Orchards Inc. From early beginnings making maple syrup and growing apples on their family farm, the Leahy’s launched their own brand of applesauce – Applesnax – in 1990. Today, Leahy Orchards Inc. is a major player in Canada’s fruit and vegetable processing industry, processing over 130 million pounds of produce each year.
Revisions to the CBSA Customs Notice 25-19: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)
CBSA has issued a revision to its United States Surtax Remission Order (2025). These revisions include clarifying processing and manufacturing to include the adjustment, assembly, or modification of goods, as well as further details regarding eligible products for temporary relief. FBC-ABC encourages members to review the latest changes.
