IAF Delivers Programs to Brew Success in BC
The growth of the craft brewing, cider and distillery industries is no secret in B.C. The B.C. Government estimates the number of craft brewers […]
Investigating the Feasibility of White Sturgeon Aquaponics
A recent project at Vancouver Island University is breathing new life into white sturgeon and improving the economics of aquaculture through the addition of
Buy Local Funding Builds Industry Capacity
BC Buy Local program investment in local market development is doing more than increasing sales for local companies, it is
Food Hubs Help Meet Local Demand
In a survey of Cowichan Valley small and medium food businesses, farmers reported that they have trouble selling all their
Hard Ciders Transform Okanagan Apple Industry
The Dobernigg family has been growing apples in Vernon since 1948, but when the third generation took over the family
Improving Water Buffalo Genetics
McClintock’s Farm is a dairy farm nestled in the heart of the Comox Valley, but you won’t find any cows
Getting the Lay of Land Use
Before embarking on something new, you must first determine where you are. Marketers use surveys; community planners use land use
Taking BC to the World
British Columbia’s solid reputation for food quality and safety and direct access by land, sea or air to sizeable markets
Down Cows Relieved with Warm Bath
Weighing often more than 600kg, dairy cows can become victims of their own weight if they’re lying down too long
Commercializing Technology for Food Safety Planning
How can smaller players in the food industry assure their customers about the quality and safety of their products? Some