• P&G Closes in on Zero-Waste and Renewables Targets

    A good example of yet another large manufacturer focusing on targets specific to renewable energy and zero-waste to landfill.  Are they doing this because it feels good? Quite the opposite, it makes good business sense – reduces costs and increases productivity!  P&G claims to have increased the number of manufacturing sites that deliver zero-waste-to-landfill by […]

  • Proposed Tax Changes

    The Government of Canada has proposed tax changes for private corporations. On July 18, 2017, the Minister of Finance released proposals for Improving Fairness in the Tax System. The changes announced were intended to target the wealthiest of Canadians by addressing three areas of tax planning in private corporations: • Income sprinkling with family members who […]

  • Calgary Organics Bylaw Nov 1

    How does this affect Food Processors? On November 1, 2017 the City of Calgary Waste and Recycling Bylaw will require all businesses and organizations to separate specific food and yard waste materials for diversion. The bylaw applies to all businesses and organizations, including property management companies, offices, stores, malls, schools, restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, manufacturers, factories, […]

  • Friends of AFPA Win Clean50 Award!

    So great to see AFPA’s friends Provision Coalition, Campbell Company of Canada and Enviro-Stewards were awarded ‘Project of the Year’ by Clean50. This speaks to the great work both Provision Coalition and Enviro-Stewards have been doing to move the agri-processing industry forward in the space of sustainability, and the leadership Campbell’s Canada has taken showing sustainability does […]

  • Food & Drink Summit – Dec 5–6

    Alberta Food Processors Association members save $400! The Conference Board’s Centre for Food in Canada (CFIC) invites you to join us at the 6th annual Canadian Food & Drink Summit 2017, themed: Measuring Performance, Taking Stock, Inspiring Action. This two-day event being held in Calgary, will explore the future of Canada’s food sector, and leverage new opportunities to enhance […]

  • AFPA Hosts Minister Oneil Carlier

    The Honourable Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, participated in a working lunch with members at the AFPA office in Calgary recently. He was in town as a guest of AFPA President Marilynn Boehm who escorted him on a tour of several food and beverage processing facilities. Minister Carlier spent several hours meeting with […]

  • Newcomer Success: Training

    AWES, with AFPA, is offering ‘free’ newcomer success training opportunities at no-cost and is flexible to fit into any shift and production schedule. Take advantage and schedule your training any time between September 2017 and March 2018. See more information on the program in our flyer.

  • Enviro-Stewards Inc. Helps Processors Reduce Waste and Improve Margins

    Workshop facilitator Enviro-Stewards Inc. has a long history of helping companies reduce waste costs and improve margins The Enviro-Stewards mandate is simple enough; to help clients conserve their resources and effectively address their environmental liabilities. It’s a mandate the company has taken very seriously since it was founded in 2000, estimating that its numerous projects […]

  • Fall WHS Course Schedule

    AFPA's fall workplace health & safety courses dates have been released.  Visit our course pages for more informaiton of register now!

  • Lean & Green Carbon Workshop – Cancelled

    WORKSHOP CANCELLED This half-day workshop will identify business case opportunities and cost savings associated with addressing carbon and environmental process improvements. Led by expert and Alberta food industry partner Brett Wills of Green Enterprise Movement, through coaching and tangible lean & green (L&G) examples, participants will: Understand the details surrounding the new Carbon Levy Discuss […]

  • Money Down the Drain

    See what Tim Horton’s, Campbell’s Soup, Calgary Italian Bakery, Kitchen Partners, Saputo and others have done to identify waste and reduce their costs. Are you sending expensive ingredients down the drain? What can you do to prevent it from happening? How much product or water is landing on the production floor each hour, each day, […]

  • Export Growth to China

    Alberta Food Processors Association Signs Agreement to Grow Alberta’s Food Processing Business in China CALGARY – The Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) is pleased to announce it has signed a co-operation agreement with a Chinese company which will grow the food processing industries of both countries. Under the agreement, AFPA will work with Suzhou Jiashen […]