Develop Opportunities

As a professional service provider, vendor, supplier, or government/organization offering solutions for food and beverage companies, positioning yourself as a trusted partner is crucial. We collaborate with industry and strategic partners to ensure that local manufacturers, processors, and brands can thrive.

Do you want to expand your reach in the BC food sector?

Gain the credibility, connections, and sales leads you need to grow your business and become the industry partner that food and beverage companies rely on to help them scale.

DISCOVER NEW BUSINESS

Joining BC Food & Beverage will connect your company with a network of industry leaders and decision-makers, providing valuable exposure and opportunities to showcase your solutions.

BUILD DEEPER CONNECTIONS

Joining BC Food & Beverage will enable your company to engage more deeply with prospects and clients through exclusive events and networking opportunities.

LEVERAGE YOUR EXPERTISE

Joining BC Food & Beverage means, over time, you can earn the opportunity to provide training as a subject matter expert for food members—positioning your company as a leader in industry knowledge and best practices.

Your Investment Makes a Difference

Being a partner of BC Food & Beverage means you have access to sponsorship and marketing opportunities that will set you apart from your competition. Whether you’re an independent consultant, a small company, or a large enterprise team, there are numerous ways to gain exposure for your brand and showcase your expertise to the community.

As a partner, you’ll be invited to support or contribute to marquee events, exclusive training programs, networking functions, and industry initiatives that need your expertise. Partnership goes beyond advertising channels; it is a relationship-focused culture that our members value deeply.

“Our team is committed to bringing its industry expertise and resources to BC Food & Beverage and its members because as they scale and grow our communities get stronger.”

Brandon Ekholm

Senior Relationship Manager

TD Commercial Banking

“BC Food & Beverage is an amazing community of brands, manufacturers, and service providers that the FCC team is honoured to support. It’s a complex industry, and we are committed to helping everyone behind Canadian food win.”

Joti Dhesi

Regional Marketing Manager

FCC

“We’re always looking to support and foster relationships with food manufacturers, to fully understand their business and provide packaging solutions that contribute to their success. BC Food & Beverage is a wonderful avenue in which to do this and we’re proud to be a partner.”

John Falconer

Packaging Specialist

Great Little Box Company / Ideon Packaging

Signup

The Partnership You Need

Becoming a partner of BC Food & Beverage unlocks countless opportunities throughout the year to promote your business to decision-makers and connect with influential food industry leaders. This gives you a head start when attracting and retaining new clients.

Being a partner of BC Food & Beverage will help to position your brand at the forefront of the industry—helping you stand out from competitors and attract more attention from potential clients and likeminded partners.

Our “Ask an Expert” help desk connects food and beverage members one-on-one with industry experts who can offer personalized advice and insights to help them pursue an opportunity or address a business challenge. Interested partners can reach out and submit an application.

Develop meaningful relationships and discover new business opportunities at industry events. Networking with peers and potential clients can lead to valuable sales leads and partnerships. Your partnership helps to build trust and credibility with your ideal clientele because you’ll be demonstrating your authority in your field within the context of community. The food and beverage industry is a tight community, you don’t want to be on the outside looking in.

Gain access to unique sponsorship opportunities that can elevate your brand visibility and enhance your market presence. Sponsorships allow you to connect with our entire membership and our industry as a whole. Sponsorships are above and beyond your annual subscription. After becoming a member our team will provide you with the upcoming opportunities and outline the associated investment.

Our members have our comprehensive directory of industry and strategic partners at their fingertips—a resource you’ll want to be included in. This printed and PDF guide helps food and beverage decision-makers find trusted partners quickly.

The Partnership You Want

Joining BC Food & Beverage means you and your team can grow your network within a professional community with easy access to affordable sponsorship opportunities. By becoming a partner you’re also becoming an advocate for an industry that is helping feed the world.

Feature your business and team members in our comprehensive directory to increase your exposure. Being listed will help potential clients and partners find and learn more about your offerings.

Attend exclusive industry events and select, specialized training sessions designed to enhance your skills and knowledge of the food and beverage space. These opportunities provide invaluable insights and chances to network in a shared learning environment, virtually and in-person.

Benefit from exclusive discounts on supplies and services available only to partners. These savings can reduce your operational costs and improve your bottom line. Plus, if your business is able to make a discount available to our community, we’re happy to share that with new and existing members.

Download and utilize a variety of exclusive resources tailored to food and beverage industry professionals and the services/suppliers that support them. These tools and materials can help you stay informed and ahead of industry trends.

Access our digital audience of 14,000+ strong by connecting with our team on social (we actively post and share on behalf of our partners)—additional paid marketing opportunities are available. Plus, when applicable, key partners can be considered for industry-related media interviews.

We work with a select group of partners to help us develop and teach specialized training resources and events, these dedicated subject matter experts become a Verified Advisors and are recognized for their commitment to equipping BC food professionals. This status can boost your professional reputation and attract more clients.

It’s Easy to Sign Up

Becoming a Partner of BC Food & Beverage is simple, with just a few clicks, you can instantly access our Membership directory, attend or sponsor in events, download resources, and invest in our sponsorship opportunities. Subscriptions renew annually and you can easily add your team members. We’re excited to welcome you to our community!

Signup

Schedule a Call

Sometimes you just need to talk-through your questions or connect with someone before making the decision to sign-up, we totally get it. Schedule a call with a Sr. BC Food & Beverage team member, you can pick the date/time that works for you.

Book a Call

Signature Sponsors

A sincere thanks to our generous partners who have committed financial support above and beyond their annual fee to BC Food & Beverage for 2024—we couldn’t do this without you!