EVENTS

EVENTS

We’ve got our finger on the pulse of events that our relevant to your food and beverage business here in Atlantic Canada and beyond. Check back here often for new and exciting events that can help you grow.

Check out our upcoming programs & Events

Keeping on top of industry events is so much easier with an FBA membership. Throughout the year, we’ll host, organize or connect you with a wide variety of events to support your business—from exporting and training to packaging and promotions. Plus we’ll connect you to events on the national scene through our connection with Food and Beverage Canada.

Webinar

Starts: Thursday, March 12, 2026
12:00 pm AST
Ends: Thursday, March 12, 2026
1:00 pm AST

Attracting & Retaining Production Talent: A Data-Driven Approach for Food & Beverage Manufacturers

Finding and retaining skilled production talent is one of the most pressing challenges facing food and beverage manufacturers today. This interactive webinar, designed specifically for food and beverage processors, will help leaders move beyond gut instinct and make smarter, data-driven hiring and people decisions that support growth. Led by FBA Member David Osborne, Vice President at Predictive Success Corporation, the session explores how science, evidence, and analytics can be used to better understand production roles, identify top performers, and build strong, engaged production teams. Participants will gain practical insights they can apply immediately to reduce turnover, improve performance, and create scalable talent strategies. The session includes interactive polling and live Q&A, with an optional opportunity to complete the Predictive Index Leadership Survey.

Virtual

Starts: Friday, March 13, 2026
9:00 am AST
Ends: Friday, March 13, 2026
11:00 am AST

2026 Food & Beverage Atlantic AGM

Food & Beverage Atlantic invites you to our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), a must-attend event for members who want to stay informed, connected, and ahead of industry trends. This is your opportunity to engage with industry leaders, hear updates on key FBA initiatives, and help shape the future of the food and beverage sector in Atlantic Canada.

Please note the AGM is open to Food and Beverage Atlantic Members only.

Starts: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
11:00 am AST
Ends: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
12:00 pm AST

FBA Pitch Assistance Program Information Session: Costco

Do you have a product to pitch for retail this Spring? FBA is pleased to be working with Costco to create exciting opportunities for companies with market-ready products.

Sign-up to attend our FREE info session and learn more about what is required for food safety, labeling, distribution, and marketing to be “retail ready”.

Not sure if you are ready? That’s okay, FBA is here to guide and assist. Join FBA’s Director of Operations, Ryan Gallant, who will discuss the details about what you need to do when successfully pitching to this retailer and how to apply to participate in the FBA Pitch Program coming later this Spring.

This session is FREE for FBA members and non-members.

Virtual

Starts: Monday, March 23, 2026
12:00 pm AST
Ends: Monday, March 23, 2026
5:00 pm AST

FBA Pitch Assistance Program: IGA

Get Your Product on Shelves!

Food & Beverage Atlantic (FBA) is excited to partner with IGA to offer our members an exclusive opportunity to pitch their products for a chance to be listed in these stores in Quebec and New Brunswick.

Through the Food & Beverage Atlantic’s​ Pitch Assistance Program, FBA will support you every step of the way—from evaluating your retail readiness to guiding you through the pitch process and providing post-program follow-up to help ensure your success.

If you’re an Atlantic Canadian food and beverage producer looking to break into the retail market, this is your chance to get in front of key decision-makers and take your brand to the next level!

By Invite

Starts: Thursday, April 9, 2026
9:00 am AST
Ends: Thursday, April 9, 2026
5:00 pm AST

FBA Pitch Assistance Program: Atlantic Superstore – Spring 2026

Get Your Product on Shelves!

Food & Beverage Atlantic (FBA) is excited to partner with Atlantic Superstore to offer our members an exclusive opportunity to pitch their products for a chance to be listed in their stores! Through the Food & Beverage Atlantic’s​ Pitch Assistance Program, FBA will support you every step of the way—from evaluating your retail readiness to guiding you through the pitch process and providing post-program follow-up to help ensure your success.

By Appointment

Starts: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
9:00 am AST
Ends: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
5:00 pm AST

FBA Pitch Assistance Program: Sobeys – Spring 2026

Get Your Product on Shelves!

Food & Beverage Atlantic (FBA) is excited to partner with Sobeys to offer our members an exclusive opportunity to pitch their products for a chance to be listed in their stores! Through the Food & Beverage Atlantic’s​ Pitch Assistance Program, FBA will support you every step of the way—from evaluating your retail readiness to guiding you through the pitch process and providing post-program follow-up to help ensure your success.

In-Person

Starts: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Ends: Friday, May 1, 2026

SIAL Canada 2026

Palais des Congrès, Montreal, QC. Walker program applications are still being accepted.

For information on registration, please contact us.

By appointment

Starts: Monday, May 11, 2026
Ends: Thursday, May 14, 2026

FBA Pitch Assistance Program: Costco

Get Your Product on Shelves! Food & Beverage Atlantic (FBA) is excited to partner with Costco Wholesale to offer our members an exclusive opportunity to pitch their products for a chance to be listed in their stores. You must be a Food & Beverage Atlantic Member to participate in this program.

Webinar

Starts: Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:00 am AST
Ends: Thursday, May 14, 2026
10:00 am AST

The Customer Feedback Recipe: Turning Consumer Insights into Shelf Dominance

Once your product reaches the shelf, understanding the customer experience can quickly become a blind spot. This one-hour webinar, The Customer Feedback Recipe: Turning Consumer Insights into Shelf Dominance, is designed to help Atlantic Canadian food and beverage processors capture and use the Voice of Customer to protect listings, prove performance to buyers, and reduce the risk of delisting. Led by Mohammed Bellamine of CCNB-INNOV, the session shares practical, low-cost tools and real-world examples that show how to turn customer feedback into clear, actionable insights you can use right away, no large budgets or data teams required.