There's no doubt that international trade is very important to Canada. This is the reason why businesses must have access to the information and services needed to take advantage of international business opportunities. The Canadian Food Exporters Association (CFEA) helps with the needs of food or beverage manufacturers looking to export or expand into new markets; buyers looking to source Canadian products and consumers looking for unique recipes.
CFEA is a not-for-profit trade association founded in September 1996 by a group of fourteen companies who felt the need for a resource focused on the enhancement of export efforts in the food and beverage industry, particularly but not exclusively on the part of small to medium-sized enterprises. CFEA supports Canadian supports member food and beverage companies across Canada. It assists in increasing their global sales through a central source of market intelligence, industry information and promotion.
The mission of the organization is to: increase the profitable export sales of food and beverage products; increase the number of small to medium-sized food and beverage processors and manufacturers exporting and raise the international profile of Canadian food and beverage products.
CFEA organizes a number of workshops per year all focused on export: U.S. Labeling Regulations, Japanese Labeling Regulations, How to Export, etc. These training workshops will help you get started or enhance your knowledge on exporting.
- The Basics of Exporting workshop will assist potential exporters in developing an export strategy and selecting potential markets;
- Exporting Mechanics and Logistics examines the various methods available to serve foreign markets, and covers the basics of export documentation, financing and logistics;
- Market Specific Workshops is designed to cover specific markets in detail and highlight issues, challenges and opportunities in serving those markets.
The CFEA invites to become their member. By becoming a member you can receive many benefits. You can attend training workshops at a reduced rate. CFEA also organizes a number of trade shows across the U.S. and around the world (Retail, Foodservice, Specialty and Private Label).
As a member of CFEA you will benefit from reduced pricing on space, shipping, travel, as well as save staff time. Exhibiting with CFEA is the most cost-effective way to do business. Members also receive free listing on the organization's web site including a link to your site, plus free listing in the CFEA published directory. CFEA will do market specific searches to get you the information you need to adequately assess your market of interest. Another benefit the members get is communication through the weekly e-news "Export Savvy" and separate mail-outs of our program materials.
CFEA is there to help you increase your sales through the sources of market intelligence, industry information and promotion. You can find new business opportunities with CFEA.