May 6, 2024 (OTTAWA) – Food and Beverage Canada (FBC-ABC) is delighted to highlight the outcomes of its recent Board of Directors meeting and lobby day held in Ottawa this week.
At the Board of Directors meeting, crucial issues impacting the food and beverage manufacturing sector were discussed in depth. Among the topics addressed were the pivotal role of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in alleviating labour shortages and the association’s advocacy initiatives concerning plastics policy. Members also engaged in a strategic planning session aimed at developing the association’s ongoing efforts to advance the industry’s interests.
FBC-ABC extends its heartfelt appreciation to Stefanie Beck, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, for meeting with the Board of Directors during their time in Ottawa. Deputy Minister Beck participated in a timely discussion on the sector’s labour challenges, emphasizing the significance of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, as well as the industry’s endeavours to tackle plastic waste.
“Coming out of our recent Board of Directors meeting, I am encouraged by the unified dedication shown in tackling industry challenges. Our discussions, both internally and with officials, highlighted the economic impact of our industry and underscored key priorities – notably, the pivotal role of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in addressing labour challenges, the need for supply chain resiliency, and the imperative for collaboration on plastics policy. These collaborative efforts are essential in paving the way for a sustainable and resilient future for Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector.”– David Anyanwu, Federal Government Relations, Cargill Limited
FBC-ABC’s Board of Directors includes:
Executive Committee:
Mike Bannister, President and CEO, Atlantic Poultry Inc. – Co-Chair, FBC-ABC
Robert Eiser, President, Aliments LUDA Foods – Co-Chair, FBC-ABC
Chris Conway, CEO, Food and Beverage Ontario – Vice-Chair, FBC-ABC
Kathleen Sullivan, Vice President Government and Industry Relations, Maple Leaf Foods – Treasurer, FBC-ABC
Gabrielle Fallu, Head, Public Relations and Government Affairs, Exceldor Cooperative – Corporate Secretary, FBC-ABC
Ted Lawson, Chief Commercial Officer, Nortera –Director at Large, FBC-ABC
Michael Burrows, CEO, Maple Lodge Farms – Past-Chair, FBC-ABC
Directors:
David Anyanwu, Director, Federal Government Relations, Cargill Limited
Tammy Brideau, Executive Director, Food & Beverage Atlantic
Sylvie Cloutier, President and CEO, Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)
Flavia Dolan, Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs Canada, Ingredion Canada Corporation
James Donaldson, CEO, BC Food & Beverage
Sylvain Fournaise, Vice-President, Food Safety and Technical Services, and Research and Development, OLYMEL S.E.C./L.P.
Marie Ly, Senior Director, Industry & Government Affairs at Gay Lea Foods
Michael Mikulak, Executive Director, Food and Beverage Manitoba
Bianca Parsons, Executive Director, Alberta Food Processors Association
Del Rollo, VP, Industry & Government Relations, Arterra Wines Canada
Sylvia Sicuso, Director, Corporate Affairs, Bimbo Canada
Kerry Towle, Vice President, Industry & Government Relations, Sofina Foods