BC Food & Beverage

BC Food & Beverage is proud to be a sponsor of the Annual Cheese Festival hosted by The Big Cheese Armstrong this year. 🧀 A few members of the BCFB team are excited to be heading to Armstrong, BC today, to join in on the cheese-filled festivities!

🚨 Only 50 tickets left for our Thrive Conference by BC Food & Beverage on May 21st! 🎟️ It’s a full day event to learn, network and get inspired, alongside hundreds of industry peers. This event always sells out fast, so don’t miss your chance—grab your tickets now! ➡️ bcfb.ca/thrive-conference Thank you to our marquee event sponsors Fasken and TD, as well as all other sponsors for their support!

Registration is now open for our next Sales & Marketing peer group session on May 6th, sponsored by Great Little Box Company. This session will help you refine your sales pitch, tighten your messaging, and boost your confidence for presenting to a category buyer or B2B prospect. Participants will pitch their product or service to peers and industry experts, receiving constructive feedback. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g33Tjkva

Meet our new BCFB member, Everything Za’atar – a local, women-owned business rooted in Syrian heritage and handcrafted with love in Vancouver. Founded by Bushra and her daughter Lora, this small business is on a mission to bring bold, wholesome Middle Eastern flavors into Canadian homes—starting with their signature za’atar blend, made from a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. With no additives or preservatives, each jar is a celebration of tradition, culture, and community. Everything Za’atar is more than a spice blend—it's a story of resilience, flavor, and the power of sharing food from one home to another.

Joining us as a speaker at this year’s Thrive Conference by BC Food & Beverage is Yasmin Kahkesh, Founder of Changemakers, sponsored by Picnic Creative. Take a look at the photos below to learn more about Yasmin. ⬇️ Are you joining us at our conference on May 21st for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration? Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gUtpSNuV

Tariffs are hitting hard with long-lasting impact on the food industry. In a recent #ConversationsLive, James Donaldson of BC Food & Beverage emphasizes the need to build a more self-reliant food system and calls for increased investment to support local food production. #FoodSecurity #Investment #BCFoodAndBeverage #SustainableFood

Hey BCFB members! You’re invited to join this free 5-part group workshop series hosted in partnership with LearnSphere / SavoirSphère starting in late May. You'll learn tips and tools to start or grow your food and beverage sales in the food service sector. Seats are limited, one seat per SME. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2_aTdVU For more details contact info@learnsphere.ca or 1-877-644-2267.

CALL FOR BOARD DIRECTORS The BC Food & Beverage Board of Directors is calling for interested applicants for available Director seats which will become open starting June 25, 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer your time and expertise to support the continuing evolution of our Board, the Association we govern, and the industry which we rely on to support the Food & Beverage Industry in British Columbia! To apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/gBU8ZA-G For questions about the process or being on the BCFB Board of Directors, please email bcfbboard@bcfb.ca. The deadline to apply is April 25, 2025. Thank you to all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted!

BC Food Connection is a co-packer and commissary kitchen search tool that is free for businesses to list their services and conduct searches. Check out this great resource at bcfoodconnection.ca A reminder for companies: if you provide co-packing or co-manufacturing services, be sure to list your offerings on the site or double check your current listing to ensure it is up-to-date.

Today we're pleased to feature our new BCFB member, Taste of Egypt! Located in Shuswap, BC, they offer a variety of unique and authentic Egyptian delicacies, catering to gluten-free, vegan, and meat-loving customers alike. Items include: flavourful tzatziki, hummus, Koshari sauces, and much more!⁣