Manufactured Foods

When it comes to food and beverage manufacturing in Canada, it is big industry. Food and beverage manufacturing is the second biggest manufacturing sector in Canada. The sector accounted for 13.5% of Canada’s overall GDP in 2020. 70% of processed foods and beverages sold in Canada are from domestic manufacturers.  However, the sector has its challenges and, with low investment from the government, labour shortages compounded by the COVID-19 impacts, there are opportunities for manufactured food exporters.

The 2021 version of the MIP covers baked goods, confectionery, snack foods, specialty items (canned and frozen), seasonings and ethnic products using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). It will give the SME exporters an understanding of the market in Canada for manufactured foods by looking at consumer trends and opportunities, trade practices, imports, regulations as well as successful tips for exporting to Canada.

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on trade and exports to Canada in particular, the demand for food products from many of TFO Canada’s client countries is remaining and will continue to be strong, provided the products conform to norms on the regulatory side as well as tastes that correspond to consumer preferences while satisfying safety, transparency and sustainability requirements.