Welcome to FCPC

Food & Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC) is the national industry association in Canada representing the food and consumer products industry.

The association represents member companies ranging from small independently and privately-owned companies to large, global multinationals all of whom manufacture and distribute in Canada.

Our vision is to be the most respected voice of the Canadian food, beverage and consumer products industry. Read more

FCPC members provide overwhelming response to Haiti relief
FCPC would like to thank our members for their overwhelming display of generosity in donating disaster relief supplies for Haiti, through both the FCPC-coordinated initiative with The Belinda Stronach Foundation, and other individual commitments. FCPC members have contributed thousands of pounds of essential supplies including food, beverages, pharmaceutical and personal care products to assist the people of Haiti as they continue to deal with this catastrophic disaster.

Healthy Active Living   Industry News   Industry Stewardship

Food & Beverage Companies Help Canadians Lead Healthy Active Lives
Food and beverage companies are enabling Canadians to lead healthy active lives by offering new and reformulated food choices, providing consumer information programs on nutrition, and promoting healthy active living.

Find out about Industry's new integrated initiatives on advertising.


Read the full Globe and Mail special section.

 

New study substantiates urgent need to modernize Canada's food regulatory system
Click here to read the George Morris Centre's report "Food Regulatory Systems: Canada's Performance in the Global Marketplace - A Case Study Approach". The report highlights the fact that Canadians are missing out on many innovative, functional foods that are available in most other developed countries because of Canada's outdated food regulatory system.  Find out more about the impact on Canadians, the Canadian economy and Canada's competitiveness.

FCPC and CCGD move forward on industry unsaleables initiative
A new joint manufacturer/retailer Unsaleables Steering Committee has been formed to review and update the Unsaleables Protocol, which has been in place since 2003. The objectives of the project are twofold: 1) to conduct an in depth analysis of the current joint industry protocol, specifically in relation to the incidence benchmark and the handling rate; and 2) to recommend changes to the current protocol for industry approval and adoption. Read more [ PDF ]

Food Safety information for Canadians
Do you know where to find information about food recalls and allergy alerts? Visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency web site and subscribe to the CFIA automatic food recall update service to get alerts directly via email the moment they are issued.

 

Industry website on substances used in products
Product safety is important to all Canadians, including Canada's food, beverage and consumer products manufacturers who make products used by Canadians each day. Industry is committed to providing consumers with a range of products which are developed in accordance with Canada's rigorous substance management regulations. Read more

www.ingredientawareness.ca

 

2008 Compensation Survey Results Now Available.

2010 Event Calendar:
Expanding Horizons

Gain insights and knowledge on the issues of greatest importance to you.

View our full event calendar.

March 23
FCPC Legal Briefing
Mississauga, ON

March 26
ARAMARK Foodservice Breakfast
Mississauga, ON

March 30
Walmart Executive Trade Breakfast
Brampton, ON

April 28
Foodservice Business Essentials
Brampton, ON

May 18
Canadian Tire Executive Trade Breakfast
Brampton, ON

May 29 -31
National Grocery Conference
Halifax, NS

June 16
Mentoring and Coaching: Realizing your Leadership Potential
Brampton, ON

September 30 - October 1
Executive Conference
By Invitation Only
Rosseau, ON

Sponsorship Opportunities

Food Industry Training Guide

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