What's New - Food Related Items

Ontario's Food Industry - June 2009

Ontario feeds millions of people around the world. We're home to the third-largest production cluster in North America - one of the most diverse and competitive anywhere.

Communication Bulletins for the Food Industry

Take a look at our Communications Bulletin with interesting and “need to know” tidbits for the food industry. Read about the latest funding programs, consultations, regulations, events, workshops and more.

• November 2009
• September 2009 - Bulletin #2
• September 2009
• June 2009
  

Want to learn more about the provincial food inspection system? We have posted new information on the Inspection Programs page, including details on inspection programs, fruit and vegetable grading, useful links to legislation and national codes, and lists of contacts and licensed dairy distributors.

Visit our 'Events page' for details on upcoming Events, Trade Shows, Seminars and other Food Processing and Food Industry activities.

PROFIT Seminar - Toronto and Buffalo
Is your company considering exporting to the United States? Have you recently started exporting to the U.S.? Make sure you are positioned for success with OMAFRA's PROFIT Seminar, a highly popular intensive two-day seminar geared specifically to Ontario food product exporters who have recently started or are planning to export to the United States.

Looking for the latest trends in the US, Asia, and European food industry markets? Want to learn about new opportunities that exist for Ontario agri-food companies via the Export Marketing Unit? Want to learn more about our Client Account Officers? Well, look no further than the Ontario Food Exports section for marketing and trade information.

"Your Guide to Food Processing in Ontario" is an internet-based tool for entrepreneurs starting food-processing businesses. The guide is intended to help the food business entrepreneur start, manage and grow their business.

The Guide takes a look at some of the important areas specific to the food processing business, including information on researching, manufacturing and marketing commercial-scale food products, as well as comprehensive guidelines for food safety, quality assurance and government regulations. Numerous contacts and on-line links throughout the Guide direct the reader to resources, such as business planning, financing and taxation.

Do you need information on resources that will help you invest and grow your food business in Ontario? The Food Industry related section of our site has information on Export Services, Research and Development, Environmental, Hiring and Training,
e-Business, Finance, Agri-Food Funding, and Business Climate as well as additional resources.