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 the food sector's performance-both provincially and globally.
Over the course of two days, hear from our outstanding lineup of speakers and panelists as they take a Western Canadian perspective on the five elements of the Canadian Food Strategy. Discussion Topics Include:
- Western Canada's food performance - Canada's agri-food trade opportunities
- Alberta's food innovation - Healthy drink options for Canadians
- Grocer and foodservice trade - The agri-food outlook
- Food waste in Canada - Agriculture and agri-food labour gaps
- Affordability of a healthy diet in Canada - Nutritional food labelling regulations;
- Municipal food perspectives - Organic retail trends
- Canada's national food policy - International food trade - effects of NAFTA
- The future of grocers in Canada - Canadian beef and crop sustainability