Through leadership, advocacy, and outreach, strengthening the Federal policy framework to enable success for the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Progressive. Collaborative. Transparent.
Food and Beverage Canada is the national industry association representing Canada’s domestic food and beverage manufacturers.
FBC-ABC works with its members, provincial and regional associations, and government to advance policies that support a competitive industry that provides safe, high-quality food for Canadians and global markets.
Join us today.

-
Food and Beverage Canada Board Concludes Meeting Focused on Competitiveness, Trade, and Industry Leadership Ahead of Annual Policy Breakfast
February 12, 2026 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) convened its Board of Directors this week for a productive meeting focused on the policy and advocacy priorities shaping the future of Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry. As Canada’s largest manufacturing… Read more
-
Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) responds to federal affordability announcement
January 27, 2026 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) welcomes the federal government’s recent announcement aimed at improving food affordability, supporting producers, and strengthening Canada’s food supply chains. For some time, FBC-ABC has been calling for measures that strengthen Canada’s food… Read more
-
Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) Responds to Federal Budget 2025
November 4, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) welcomes the federal government’s continued recognition of the agri-food sector’s importance to Canada’s economic and food security in Budget 2025, including new tax credits, productivity-supporting measures, and investments in trade-enabling… Read more
-
Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) Advances Industry Priorities in Ottawa
September 22, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), together with its six provincial and regional associations and members, wrapped up an intensive week of advocacy and engagement in Ottawa focused on advancing the priorities of Canada’s food and… Read more
-
Food and Beverage Canada urges federal government to prioritize competitiveness, labour, and regulatory modernization in Budget 2025
August 12, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC), the national industry association representing Canada’s domestic food and beverage manufacturers, has presented its recommendations for Federal Budget 2025, and is calling for urgent action to strengthen Canada’s largest manufacturing… Read more
-
Food and Beverage Canada Welcomes Jean-Emmanuel Poitras as Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs
July 7, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jean-Emmanuel Poitras as its new Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, effective Monday, July 21, 2025. Jean-Emmanuel brings a wealth of experience in… Read more
-
Food and Beverage Canada Announces Executive Committee Changes, Concludes Productive Board Meeting, and Releases 2024-2025 Annual Report
May 15, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is pleased to announce updates to its Executive Committee, following its Annual General Meeting and spring Board of Directors meeting. David Anyanwu, Director of Federal Government Relations at Cargill Limited,… Read more
-
Food and Beverage Canada Welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney and Looks Forward to Strong Partnership
May 5, 2025 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) and the six provincial and regional food and beverage manufacturing associations extend their congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the newly elected Liberal government. As the largest manufacturing employer… Read more
-
Food and Beverage Canada Calls on All Federal Parties to Back Canada’s Largest Manufacturing Industry and Strengthen Canada’s Food System
April 3, 2025 (OTTAWA) – With the federal election underway, Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is calling on all political parties to commit to a strong, future-focused plan for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry —a vital industry that feeds… Read more
FBO's CEO, Chris Conway, was pleased to attend the Grow Ontario Food Summit this Tuesday, where he had the opportunity to speak with Minister @TrevorJonesCKL as well as numerous industry colleagues and officials from the ministry of @AgricultureON.
Processors were well
Great to visit our member Nortera's facility in St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, QC. With 800+ agricultural partners, Nortera helps bring high-quality Canadian-grown vegetables to Canadians.
Food manufacturing supports farmers, rural communities and Canada’s food security. #cdnagri
We can’t wait to attend Thrive again! @bcfoodandbev
Wonderful time touring @FoodBevCanada Member @MapleLeafFoods recently with ESDC officials - learning about the tech & innovation happening in Canadian food and beverage manufacturing. #cdnagri
Last week, FBC-ABC CEO @krisprou toured @MapleLeafFoods Heritage & London facilities. These facilities showcase the scale & innovation strengthening Cdn's food & bev manufacturing industry - and the opportunity to grow domestic processing capacity with the right policy support.

