Small Scale Food Processor Association

The Small Scale Food Processor Association is a vibrant and growing organization.

Our members are local business people who support and expand local economies.
Our members hire local people.
Our members create local jobs.
Our members contribute to local economies and sustainability.

Small to us means “Local” – local jobs, local infrastructure, local taxes.

Our members are committed individuals dedicated to expanding their businesses.
Our members are well educated and informed, focused on infrastructure and resource development that will support small scale agri-food processing
“Small Scale” leads to “Large Scale” and greater economic contributions.
Our members are eager to see the next generation of agricultural policy because they are the ones who have the most at stake and they are the ones who have the infrastructure to facilitate the implementation of the policies.

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SSFPA champions Canadian start-up, small, and medium size food processing businesses in all regions, including rural, urban, northern settings, and Indigenous communities. Since 2002 SSFPA has grown to be the lead provider of services and benefits for small and medium processors and growers.

From coast to coast to coast, the SSFPA acknowledges the ancestral and unceded territory of the Inuit, Metis, and First Nations people that call this land home. We gratefully acknowledge Indigenous peoples as the original caretakers of the lands, waters, and foodways. We believe that our mutual interest in food sovereignty contributes to reconciliation, healing, and our decolonizing journey.

Recommendation Details

Accessing grants and funding opportunities is pivotal for the growth and sustenance of the small scale food processor industry. However, the scattered nature of available resources across multiple platforms may pose challenges for processors in identifying and accessing relevant funding. To alleviate these barriers and foster a conducive environment for industry growth, establishing a centralized depository website or platform may be beneficial for small scale food processors. This platform could serve as a comprehensive resource hub consolidating information on both internal programs offered by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food and external funding opportunities from various external program providers.

Recommendation One

Explore establishing a centralized grant and funding information platform. This platform could gather internal and external funding opportunities, provide access to resources, and promote community engagement. The platform could also foster collective empowerment, prosperity, and sustainability within the small scale food processor industry.

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