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

• Canada's Beef Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Beer Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Confectioneries Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Distilling Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Fish and Seafood Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Processed Fruit and Vegetable Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Snack Food Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Wine Industry AAFC 2008

Animal Industry

• Canada's Egg Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Poultry and Fowl Industry AAFC 2008

Horticulture and Special Crops

• Canada's Buckwheat Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Canary Seed Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Fruit Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Hemp Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Honey Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Maple Syrup Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Mustard Seed Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Organic Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Potato Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Pulse Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Sunflower Seed Industry AAFC 2008
• Canada's Vegetable Industry AAFC 2008

AAFC 2005

• Canadian Special Crops

Top of Page

Grains and Oilseeds

• Canada's Seed Industry AAFC 2008

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 Bread and Bakery Industry
• Canada's Brewery Industry
• Canada's Confectionery Industry
• Canada's Distillery Industry
• Canada's Flour and Related Products Industry
• Canada's Frozen Food Manufacturing Industry
• Canada's Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling and Drying Industry
• Canada's Sugar Industry Profile
• Canada's Seasoning and Dressing Manufacturing Industry | Statistics
• Canada's Snack Food Industry
• Canada's Soft Drink Industry
• Canada's Tea and Coffee Industry
• Canada's Wine Industry