Food & Beverage Industry Profile - Hamilton Economic Development

HAMILTON
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Industry RESOURCES
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
www.agr.gc.ca Telephone: 613-759-1000
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides information, research and technology, policies and
programs to achieve security of the food system, health of the environment and innovation for
growth.
AgriFood Innovations
www.agrifood.com Telephone: 519-763-9660 Toll Free Telephone: 888-248-4893
AgriFood Innovations
AgriFood Innovations is a leading thought and risk partner focused on technology innovations
in the agriculture, food, and biotechnology sectors. AgriFood Innovations has built a network
of knowledgeable experts to help you identify and implement appropriate strategies to enhance
your competitiveness.
Alliance of Ontario Food Processors
www.aofp.ca Telephone: 519-767-5599
Alliance of Ontario Food Processors
The Alliance of Ontario Food Processors is a non-profit organization of food processing
companies and industry organizations that have joined together to provide a comprehensive
and co-ordinated approach to promoting and representing the Ontario food processing sector
on issues of common interest and concern.
City of Hamilton, Economic Development Division
www.hamilton.ca Telephone: 905-546-4222 Toll Free Telephone: 800-868-1329
City of Hamilton, Economic Development Division
The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Division assists businesses interested in Hamilton
whether it is expanding an existing operation, developing a new location, relocating or
redeveloping. Services provided include assistance with site selection and acting as a liaison as
businesses move through the various municipal approval processes.
Guelph Food Technology Centre
www.gftc.ca Telephone: 519-821-1246
Guelph Food Technology Centre
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Agri-food companies looking for cutting edge solutions in food technology are turning to the
Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC). GFTC is Canada’s only non-profit, non-subsidized food
technology centre. The GFTC has gained a reputation as one of North America’s foremost
research and consulting facilities providing creative, confidential technical solutions, quality
systems and training to the Canadian agri-food industry. Located on the University of Guelph
campus, the centre has state-of-the-art product development labs, shelf life and packaging
evaluation labs, pilot plants and training facilities.