Trade Mission to South East Asia November 21, 2011 to December 1, 2011

The Provincial Food Processing Associations of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia are working together on an Export Enhancement and Investment Attraction Project.  This is a multiyear program which will continue to expand export trade to Asia and attract investment to western Canada. The Project is offering a series of Outgoing Trade Missions to Asia.

Please CLICK HERE for more information and registration form.

Nutritional Labeling Funding Program Extended to December 2011!

Attention Food Processing Companies: the SFPA has extended its funding for Nutritional Labeling claims.  The funding will expire on December 31, 2011.

Eligible expenses include: 
- Nutritional Analysis (Wet/Dry)
- Label Plate*
- Carton/Case Plate*
- UP Code
- Bilingual Interpreter
      *covers plates only, not labels or cartons/cases

Please CLICK HERE for more information and to download claim forms!  Please contact Darrell Schneider at (306) 683-2410 or schneider@sfpa.sk.ca if you have any questions.

2011 SFPA Annual General Meeting - POSTPONED

Please note that the SFPA's 2011 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for March 31st, has been POSTPONED.  Details on the new meeting date will be posted here and e-mailed to SFPA members as soon as they are confirmed.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!

Invitation for Food Processors: Trade Mission to South East Asia

The Provincial Food Processing Associations of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia in conjunction with Food Beverage Canada are working together on an Export Enhancement and Investment Attraction Project.

The project's first outgoing trade mission took place from November 29 - December 8, 2010, with participants traveling to Vietnam and the Phillipines.   This was a great opportunity for agri-food processors to expand their export markets and build relationships with potential buyers and investors.

Please CLICK HERE for project details and contact information.

The Saskatchewan Food Processors Association (SFPA) has sold the Saskatchewan Made Marketplace, after more than 6 years of owning and operating the business. 

SaskMade Marketplace Under New Ownership
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, January 28, 2011

SaskMade Marketplace in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is proud to announce a new ownership structure, effective February 1, 2011. The new ownership team includes Kevin Blair of Lanigan, Darren Blair of Drake, Candace Ippolito of Regina and April Nichol of Qu’Appelle.

Please CLICK HERE to read the entire Press Release.

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This year's golf tournament was cancelled but look for the 2011 SFPA Saskatchewan Made Golf Tournament! 

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Western Canada's food industry receives funding boost from WED

The SFPA is pleased to announce that Western Economic Diversification has committed $961,000 towards a series of Asia Pacific trade missions, both outgoing and incoming, for food processing companies in Western Canada.  The missions will be aimed at promoting trade and parternships, as well attracting foreign investors to take over ownership of the province's many small food businesses which face closure when owners retire and do not have anyone to replace them  The SFPA will be playing a leading role in administering the 4-year project, along with other food processing associations in Western Canada.

Please CLICK HERE to read a Western Producer article about the project.

'Regular Member' Map Now Available Online!

A new map is now available which marks the location of each of the SFPA's Regular Members in the province, as well as brief descriptions and contact information!  Please click HERE to view the map.  A physical map has also been created and is on display in the SFPA office.

If you notice any errors or omissions on the map, please contact schneider@sfpa.sk.ca.

Saskatchewan Made Program - POSTPONED

The Saskatchewan Made Program has been postponed due to lack of funding.

The new branding initiative was recently featured in the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce Business View magazine.

For more information on this exciting program and to read the article, click here.

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The latest issues of the SFPA's Food For Thought newsletter are now available online! 

Please click on 'Read More' to access electronic copies of past issues, as well as information on how you can promote your business in upcoming issues.

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