Processed Food and Beverages Industry

Significance of the Food and Beverage Processing Industry in Canada

The food and beverage processing industry is the second largest manufacturing industry in Canada and accounts for 12% of total manufacturing shipments. It provides employment for 300,000 Canadians and produces shipments worth $77.7 billion; accounting for 2% of the national GDP. It supplies approximately 80% of all processed food and beverage products available in Canada. Read More

Market and Industry Snapshots
An introduction to Canadian agri-food industries.

Sub-Sector Profiles
An in-depth analysis of industry structure, domestic and export markets, and trends. Also deals with the regulatory environment and lists some industry contacts.

Market and Industry Snapshots

Processed Food and Beverages

• Canadian Beef
• Canadian Beer
• Canadian Confectioneries
• Canadian Distilling
• Canadian Fish and Seafood
• Canadian Processed Fruit and Vegetable
• Canadian Snack Food
• Canadian Wine

Animal

• Canadian Eggs
• Canadian Poultry and Fowl

Horticulture and Special Crops

• Canadian Buckwheat
• Canadian Canary Seed
• Canadian Fruit
• Canadian Hemp
• Canadian Honey
• Canadian Maple Syrup
• Canadian Mustard Seed
• Canadian Organic Foods
• Canadian Potatoes
• Canadian Pulses
• Canadian Sunflower Seed
• Canadian Vegetables
• Canadian Special Crops

Grains and Oilseeds

• Canadian Malt
• Canadian Seed

Sub-Sector Profiles

Please note: many profiles are being updated and new information will be available in the next few weeks.

• Canada's Bottled Water Industry
• Canada's Brewery Industry
• Canada's Coffee Industry
• Canada's Distillery Industry
• Canada's Flour and Related Products Industry
• Canada's Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing Industry
• Canada's Snack Food Industry
• Canada's Soft Drink Industry
• Canada's Sugar Profile Industry
• Canada's Tea Industry
• Canada's Wine Industry