BC Food Hub Network

Last updated on February 21, 2025

The BC Food Hub Network was launched in 2019 as a series of regional facilities to support food processing entrepreneurship and growth.

About the BC Food Hub Network

The Network is being developed in collaboration with industry, communities and post-secondary institutions to build provincial food and beverage processing while serving the regional and sector diversity of the province.

Mission

Helping B.C.’s food and beverage businesses grow, innovate and commercialize

The BC Food Hub Network:

Consists of thirteen commercial food processing hubs (‘food hubs’) that support regional economic growth, job creation and business incubation by providing growth-stage food businesses with affordable, shared-use infrastructure and equipment, and services
Strengthens our regional food systems by expanding local food processing and increasing economic opportunities.

Educational videos

To view more Food Hubs videos, visit the Food Hubs BC - Youtube playlist.

Food Hubs BC - Fraser Valley Artisans Food Hub

Thirteen ministry-funded food hubs make up the BC Food Hub Network.

Over 3,300 food processing companies in B.C. produce value-added meat, seafood, dairy, fruit and vegetable products, wine, beer, soft drinks, sauces and condiments, functional foods and bakery items.

Food and beverage processing generated an estimated $14.2 billion in 2022, a 12.7% increase over 2021.

In 2022, B.C.'s food and beverage manufacturing industry provided 39,145 jobs.

15,840 farms in B.C. produce over 200 agricultural products.

E-newsletter sign up

Are you a commercial food hub manager or operator? Send us an email to join our Food Hub Network e-newsletter.

Contact information

Phone
1-888-221-7141

Email
foodhubs@gov.bc.ca

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