FBC Programs are designed to be stepping stones to export success. They include: outgoing missions, seminars, and specialized programs such as the Alberta Technology Program (ATIP).

Our Funding Partners:
Export development and promotion programs offered by FBC are cost shared through funding received from the AgriMarketing Program administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Our highly successful Market Technology Program (MTP) has now come to an end; it is replaced by a similar program called ATIP. The Alberta Technology Innovation Program (ATIP) is cost shared through funding received from the Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Program (ACAAF).

Food Beverage Canada appreciates the continued support of our funding partners for our program initiatives.

 Outgoing Missions

Canadian based agri-food companies are encouraged to apply to attend our outgoing missions. We have now confirmed our missions from April 2011-March 2012, and we are in the planning process of missions from April 2012-March 2013.

Note: We do not charge membership fees to any of our clients, but encourage all Canadian agri-food processors to apply for programs they are interested in.

*If you are interested in receiving information or a registration form for any of the below programs below, please email Lisa at liwanyk@foodbeveragecanada.com or Nicole at nburke@foodbeveragecanada.com.*

• Winter Fancy Food Show - January 15-17, 2012 (San Francisco, USA)
• Gulfood - February 19-22, 2012 (Dubai, UAE)
• Foodex Japan - March 6-9, 2012 (Chiba, Japan)
• Natural Products Expo West - March 9-11, 2012 (Anaheim, USA)
• Food Hotel Asia - April 17-20, 2012 (Singapore)
• Seoul Food & Hotel - May 2012 (Seoul, South Korea)
• Japan Tabletop - Fall 2012 (various locations in Japan)
• SIAL 2012 - October 2012 (Paris, France)

*Note: Due to overwhelming support for our programs, we can take your name on an interest list for a future program, however, we cannot guarantee you a spot until we have received your registration form and payment.*

 SME 2012/13 Program

Food Beverage Canada is accepting applications from small and medium sized companies for the SME Program 2012/13. The program will cost-share eligible expenses at 50%, up to a maximum of $50,000, with the company providing the remaining 50%.

Please note that the program does not fund activities in Canada or United States. The deadline for submissions to Food Beverage Canada is December 16, 2011.

For more information, please refer to our application package, including Application Guide, Export Ready Evaluation, and Funding Proposal Budget. To receive a copy of the Application form, please contact Karen at kparker@foodbeveragecanada.com. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Parker or Wendy Hindle at (780) 486-9679.

Program funded in part by Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada through the Canadian Agri-Food International program.

 Alberta Technology Innovation Program (ATIP)

The Alberta Technology Innovation Program (ATIP) provides financial support for Alberta Agri-Food Processing companies to attend approved National and International technology related trade shows, conferences, seminars and other industry events to foster support for both company and industry innovation and growth. In the future, other western provinces may be able to participate in a similar funding program. Food Beverage Canada is pleased to offer this program over a 5 year period, starting April 1, 2007. Applications for ATIP must be received a minimum of 30 days in advance of the actual event in order to be considered for funding.

ATIP will provide opportunities to access, explore, and evaluate leading-edge technology related to:

• Food safety and quality
• Consumer trends
• Environmental protection/preservation
• Innovations in food technology, processing, packaging, labeling, storage, and transfer
• Equipment and processes/best practices in response to current and emerging issues
• Maximize capacity and competitiveness through increased knowledge, adoption of improved methods and processing techniques
• Capacity-building in new value added products to enhance sustainability

Approved participants are eligible to receive 50% cost-sharing on actual eligible expenses including:

• Economy Airfare
• Per Diem (actual out-of-pocket expenses including: ground transportation, meals, and incidentals) for the time required to complete the approved activity
• Event Registration Fee
• Seminar Fees

For an application form, please click here, or for more information on the ATIP program, please contact:

Karen Parker - Email: kparker@foodbeveragecanada.com; Phone: (780) 486-9679

Note: Our steering committee requires a minimum of 30 days notice prior to an event to review all ATIP applications for funding, so please plan accordingly so that your application will be considered.

This program is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's ACAAF Program, administered through the Agriculture and Food Council.