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Bakery Sector Report
We asked 100 bakery processors across Canada to give us a full picture of the industry to date. With this better understanding of the industry, we were able to learn about the average size of the facilities, what products are most manufactured and so much more. We also got to see the challenges the sector…
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The Education Landscape
A literature review of the Canadian Food & Beverage Processing Sector
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Future Skills in Food Processing
This report looks at what future skills and trends will be integral for the industry. Canada’s agri-food sector is an indispensable part of the country’s current and future economic growth, so knowing what the future holds is critical. Through a roundtable discussion participants discussed the ideal skills that should be cultivated in the industry to…
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Regional Spotlight – Brooks Region, Alberta
An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Brooks Region in the south-east of Alberta. With the region having 3 processing plants, the sector in 2017 employed close to 2,700 individuals. Nevertheless, the sector still has some gaps to overcome, the central one being that there is currently insufficient local labour force to…
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Regional Spotlight – Acadian Peninsula, NB
An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlighting the Acadian Peninsula Region. The region can be found in the north east of New Brunswick with 17 seafood processing establishments. Currently their industry are facing challenges with an aging population and youth migration leading to issues with retention and labour shortages. Some of…
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Regional Spotlight – Brandon, MB
An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Brandon Region, located in Southwestern Manitoba. The region hosts 8 meat processing facilitates, with a focus on slaughtering and meat processing. The 8 vary significantly in size, with the two larger ones being some of the largest hog processors in Canada. The region faces challenges…
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Regional Spotlight – Charlotte, NB
An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlighting the Charlotte Region, bordering the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. To get a better understanding of the Charlotte, the report begins with an overview of the geographic location and population. Then centering this on the outlook of the New Brunswick fish and seafood…
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Regional Spotlight – Chilliwack, BC
An analytical view into the meat processing sector spotlighting the Chilliwack Region in the southwest British Columbia. In the region, there is currently a sufficient local labour force to meet the labour demands. However, for the lower-skilled labour force, the supply will fall short, creating a potential gap that will increase through to 2030. There…
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Regional Spotlight – Cornerbook, NL
An analytical view into the fish and seafood processing sector spotlight the Cornerbrook Region in Newfoundland and Labrador. To get a full understanding of the region, the report starts with overview of the Cornerbrook Region, with information on the geographic location and population. Currently, there is a sufficient local labour force to meet the region’s…
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Regional Spotlight – Toronto, ON
A detailed look at the labour supply and demand in Toronto, Ontario.
