Food processing industry
Processed food and beverages, industry overview, trends and market analysis, regulatory requirements and approval process, Spirit Drinks Trade Act.
Services and information
Industry overview
Overview of the Canadian processed food and beverage industry and its significance for Canada
Trends and market analysis
Emerging trends, consumer preferences and market opportunities for the food processing sector
Navigating through food regulatory requirements
Resources, regulatory approval processes, scientific substantiation, innovative food products, market access, food processing facilities
Spirit Drinks Trade Act Compliance and Enforcement Policy
Guidance on the legislative requirements, use of names of spirit drinks, list of the protected spirit drink names, options for compliance, roles and functions of decision makers, non-compliance
Request for Protection of a Geographical Indication
Process, request submission, sample forms for wines or agricultural products, fees, documents
Contact us
For more information on the processed food and beverage industry, please contact Agriculture and Agri-food Canada at aafc.sdad-ddas.aac@agr.gc.ca.
Additional information
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - Canada (Statistics Canada)
Provides a description of the classification system and, in particular, how the food and beverage industries are defined and further subdivided within the classification