Leaders from across the industry came together at the 2018 Showcase of BC Projects in Abbotsford to collectively illustrate some of the latest (and greatest!) ideas that offer a bright future for BC agriculture. The event, held in…

Geraldine Pelletier is looking forward to an exceptional year for her Vancouver company, Tartine Tarts. After persistent efforts to tap into the international market, the premium pastry manufacturer has achieved significant inroads in the US with the help…

2016 marked a significant milestone for BC agriculture and IAF, as we celebrated our 20th anniversary in Abbotsford last April. Along with industry and government, IAF directors and staff reflected on a rich collaboration that has fueled agri-food…

British Columbia’s solid reputation for food quality and safety and direct access by land, sea or air to sizeable markets in the United States, Asia, Europe and beyond, should make it an exporter’s dream. “Capturing market share internationally…

Two years after the BC Agrifood & Seafood Export Program launched, BC companies representing a multitude of sectors are increasing sales and accessing new international markets. Ethical Bean Coffee, a Vancouver-based Fair Trade Certified and organic coffee roaster,…

It wasn’t easy setting a date to catch up with Dionne Laslo-Baker – since the launch of her company’s export initiative, the owner of DeeBee’s SpecialTea Foods has embarked on a whirlwind circuit of promotions to grow the…

From the US to the UK, throughout Asia and the Middle East, BC agrifoods have been circling the globe in pursuit of new markets, thanks to the BC Agrifoods Export Program. In less than three months from its November…

Agriculture is a growing industry. In 2012, British Columbia’s agriculture, food and seafood sectors generated $11.7 billion in combined gross revenues, with $2.5 billion worth of products exported to over 130 countries. Maintaining this momentum requires continued effort…