Agriculture and processed foods
The agriculture and agri-food sector encompasses several industries including livestock, poultry, dairy products, oilseeds, cereals, grains, pulses, special crops, fruit and vegetables, horticulture (edible and ornamental), honey and syrup, the organic sub-sector, agricultural technologies and equipment, animal genetics, pet food and animal feed, as well as the food processing industry, including food and beverages manufacturing and bakery products. E-commerce has become a driving force in the food and beverage industry. From grocery stores to coffee shops, more and more companies are using online channels to expand their reach to potential customers. E-commerce has also helped these companies maintain profitability during challenging times. For more information, read more on how to adopt e-commerce in the food and beverage industry.
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Sector reports
Title | Country | Updated |
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Agriculture market in Colombia | Colombia | 2023 |
Agri-tech market in Türkiye | Türkiye | 2023 |
Agriculture and agri-food market in Malaysia | Malaysia | 2023 |
Exporting packaged food to China: What small businesses need to know | China | 2023 |
E-commerce in the agri-food and consumer products sector in Mexico | Mexico | 2021 |
Explore Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s market intelligence reports to gain insights into global agriculture and food opportunities, as well as emerging market trends.
Events
Title | Dates | City | Country |
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Coralus-Export Development Canada Growing Global Activator Cohort | February 9 - December 5, 2024 | Ottawa | Canada |
Unpacking the future of sales for Canadian exporters | April 25, 2024 | Florida | United States of America |
Third CUSMA SME Dialogue | May 15-16, 2024 | Montréal | Canada |
African Development Bank business opportunities seminar | May 28-29, 2024 | Nairobi | Kenya |
CanadExport
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Inclusive trade: Helping exporters from diverse backgrounds succeed globally | March 20, 2024 | Asia Pacific; Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean; Middle East and North Africa; North America; Sub-Saharan Africa; United States of America and Mexico | Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Fish and seafood; Forestry and wood products; Government procurement; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies; Market access; Wine, beer and spirits |
Agreement helps seafood company tell its story in the Asia-Pacific region | February 23, 2024 | Asia Pacific; North America | Agriculture and processed foods; Consumer products; Fish and seafood |
Dairy technology firm 'mooves' into global markets | February 23, 2024 | North America; United States of America and Mexico | Agriculture and processed foods; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies |
Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific region bring promise for Canadian company | February 23, 2024 | Asia Pacific; North America | Agriculture and processed foods; Consumer products |
Ginseng entrepreneur discovers the benefits of free trade agreement for his growing business | February 23, 2024 | Asia Pacific; North America | Agriculture and processed foods; Consumer products |