If you’re in the business of food, you should be here!
Discover Canada’s Premier Food Corridor (CPFC)
CPFC has it all – land, water, ingredients, talent, funding – and it’s all here waiting for you.
In CPFC, the people are as real as the opportunities. We’re a community that’s visionary and deeply entrepreneurial; pro-business and pro-environment; and incredibly hardworking.
Southern Alberta is an agricultural powerhouse on the global stage, home to many of Canada’s leading international agribusiness companies and industry associations. With a mature agri-food research and development ecosystem and booming sub-sectors such as ag-tech and plant protein, southern Alberta is the place to grow.
Companies like McCain Foods, Cavendish Farms and Lamb Weston are global leaders in the potato processing, In fact, McCain Foods has recently made their largest global investment in its history through an historic doubling of their plant in Lethbridge County. With it has come spin off investments to support this expansion in the warehousing and logistics sectors. CPFC is also home to niche innovators, like Prairie Hills Farms and The Herbal Apothecary. Small, medium, and large agrifood business thrive here!
Additionally, businesses like PIP are paving the path forward for plant proteins. A collaborative business environment and easy access to North American and international markets make CPFC a compelling choice for agribusiness investment.
A key outcome for the work being done in Canada’s Premier Food Corridor is in attracting new investment to the region. Our goal is to add value to the crops that are grown here.
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Incentives
Development incentives are created to provide financial assistance designed to stimulate business development, building activity, and continued local employment in the agrifood industry by encouraging investment throughout the corridor.
Available Sites
Need land? CPFC can accommodate most land requests including access to rail. Greenfield and brownfield opportunities exist in each partner municipality.
Development Process
We understand that navigating planning and development processes can be challenging. Our communities pride themselves on being investment-ready and business-friendly.
Partners
We work collaboratively with our partners, such as the investment attraction team of Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation, Invest Alberta, and Invest in Canada.
Upcoming Event
Explore upcoming events in CPFC, where industry leaders, innovators, and businesses come together to network, learn, and grow. Don’t miss opportunities to connect, gain insights, and discover resources that drive success in the agri-food sector.
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Still Have Questions?
We would be happy to answer any questions you have about CPFC region. Simply fill out this contact form below and we’ll do our best to reply within 48 hours.
