Food and beverage processing

Overview

Ontario is one of the largest food and beverage manufacturing jurisdictions in North America, with sales of more than $60 billion per year.

Over 5,000 food and beverage manufacturing businesses (including international industry giants, brand owners and co-manufacturers) employ around 120,000 people in Ontario.

We help businesses and organizations prosper by providing industry-specific resources and supporting their connections with buyers, suppliers and investors.

Our services

• Domestic services

  Learn about business development and growth supports in Ontario’s food and beverage manufacturing industry.

• Export services

  Learn how we help Ontario businesses begin to export or expand their international reach.

• Services for investors

  Learn about services for international investors who are interested in expanding in Ontario.

Guides

• Guide to food and beverage manufacturing

  Learn how to start or expand a food and beverage manufacturing business.

• Food and beverage statistics

  Get data on manufacturing revenue and sales, production workers, store and service sales, and food disappearance.

• International trade statistics

  Get data on agri-food trade balance, exports and imports, and trade between Ontario and other markets.

News and events

• Newsletter

  Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on industry news, events and programs.

• Industry events

  Find events hosted by the government and other organizations across Ontario.

• International trade events

  Find trade missions and exhibitions, buyer missions, seminars and workshops.

Contact us

Contact us by phone or email to learn how we can help you reach your business goals.