Your Association monthly update

July 2020

Francais

A message from your Executive Director

Summer is finally here and we are looking forward to launching new programsand initiatives to help the Food Beverage Atlantic member businesses grow! We hope you are as excited as we are!

These past few months have been turbulent to say the least and we sincerelyhope you have all come through the worst of these challenging times for yourbusinesses.

Though the delivery of our programs have changed, our determination hasonly grown stronger! Food and Beverage Atlantic is passionately dedicated toour members. We are listening to your needs and creating an array of virtualprogramming which will be in place until we can resume our in-person events. We look forward to a time when we can continue to host both live and virtualevents to meet everyone’s preference!

Yet even in this critical moment of business history, or perhaps because of it,we are firmly convinced that maintaining a “Atlantic Canada is open forbusiness” focused approach is extremely important. FBA members have risento the occasion and have demonstrated this, becoming stronger and moresustainable in business.

FBA is here for you!

Complimentary Registration

As we continue to navigate through COVID-19 and what is becoming the"new normal", we have seen many great webinar's offered on various subjects;some are available here. As well, see the Resources page of our website forlinks on provincial and federal updates.

Agriculture and agri-food industry informationSupporting Canada's food processing and production sectorsFAQ's Changes to the TFW program (Covid19)Canadian Center for Occupational Health & Safety

Member only Opportunity!

Book your spot for the next taping!

Recipe for SuccessJuly Webinar Series

with SKUFood

Telling your story in food & beverageIt is more important than ever to tell your story effectively to consumers and

customers. Consumers are shopping differently in store and online. Yourproducts need to be on their list before they start shopping. If you are not top of

mind chances are you will not make it into the shopping cart.

Join us for a 4 part series about telling your story effectively. We will focus onhow you create demand for your products in a new environment.

Join us for these FREE events every Wednesday in July at 2 pm Atlantic

Read more and Register

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Perfect your pitch at digital bootcamps!

Are you looking to master your pitching skills to highlight your products or services for new buyers, investors and partners or simply to wow the judges atthe upcoming Canadian Export Challenge (CXC)?

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) invites you to join Startup Canada andVolition for a series of virtual pitch‑building bootcamps to help participatingentrepreneurs prepare for the upcoming CXC pitching competitions this fall.These sessions will provide key insights to create and refine a flawless90‑second pitch using proven narratives and pitch‑building techniques.

You'll learn how to:

Build a compelling pitch, without memorizing a scriptEngage and connect with your audiencePortray confidence and be memorable

July 14th, 2020August 18th, 2020

The CXC is presented by Startup Canada in collaboration with the TCS, alongwith Export Development Canada (EDC), UPS, Mastercard and Scotiabank, and poweredby Google. This year marks the third annual, and first fully‑digital edition of the CXC forCanadian startups and scale‑ups to grow their business globally

Register now.

Have questions? Startup Canada can be reached by email at cxc@startupcan.ca.

Government of Canada implements surplus food rescue program to helpalleviate food concerns of vulnerable Canadians

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food,today launched the $50 million Surplus Food Rescue Program. The programaims to move surplus food commodities such as potatoes and other possiblehorticulture, fish and seafood, and meat through the food system as efficientlyas possible to help vulnerable Canadians.

COVID-19 caused significant disruptions to areas of Canada’s food system, asit forced the near closure of the restaurant and hospitality industry in Canadaand the United States. Some producers across Canada are left with surplusesof quality food, while increased demand from grocery stores alone is notexpected to clear the inventory before it spoils. At the same time, the pandemichas increased the demand for food from food banks and other food securityorganizations in communities across Canada. Read more here

New October dates!SIAL Canada has been rescheduled to

September 29 - October 1, 2020We have a few spots available!

Food and Beverage Atlantic, working jointly with the Atlantic CanadaOpportunities Agency and the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,

Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island, is seeking AtlanticCanadian companies to attend SIAL Canada in Montreal, Quebec from

September 29 to October 1.

SIAL is now the only event of its scale in Canada, with more than 1000 nationaland international exhibitors hosting over 18,500 buyers from Canada, the U.S.,

and over 50 other countries.

Read more & Register

October 6-8th, 2020Vigo Spain

Spain is an important market for Canadian fish and seafood exporters. It remains one of the largest food markets in Europe and has the potential for future

growth as highly educated Spanish consumers are oriented towards high‐qualityproducts.

Join us as an Exhibitor or Walker in Vigo, Spain on October 6-8 for Conxemar

REGISTER

Atlantic Canada is open for business!

Although the current pandemic crisis does not permit for us to offer in persontraining, we are keeping our members up to date with informative webinars

ranging from Food Safety during COVID-19 to Internet Sales!

Check back often for Event Updates!

Thank You for being part of Food & Beverage Atlantic!  With your partnership we are building a stronger industry in

Atlantic Canada!

We're only a phone call away! 506-857-4255

Atlantic Food & Beverage36 Albert Street

Moncton NB E1C 1A9

Please join us in welcoming these new members in 2020!

Nurture Atlantic Inc.Blue Buoy FoodsCube AutomationIsland Beach CompanyCorriveau Specialty ProductsScottage Cheeze Vegan Products Inc.Moose Bell Products Inc.Lockhart Apiaries Inc.Sunrise Foods Inc.Pure Canadian Preserves Inc.Van Dyk's Health Juice Products Ltd.FoodBytePurity DairyMarine Scientific Ltd.The Family MarketNumber Five Foods Inc. Made with Local Snack Foods Inc.Le Domaine Bellerive2012 Inc.Jano 83ppm Natural Spring WaterRoyal Star FoodsPEI Juice Works

PEI Juice WorksTresors & DelicesSignodeFood Safety Culture Inc.BusDev Analytics Inc.Healthy Berries Ltd.A & R AdventuresW.P GriffinBonnyman's Wild Blueberries

Now offering 50% discount on memberships for the remaining of 2020

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