Farmed salmon continues to dominate B.C.害羞草研究所檚 food and beverage exports with international sales last year valued at $562 million, helping push the sector害羞草研究所檚 overall sales to a record high of $10.5 billion, $700 million more than 2018.
Noting the food and beverage producers害羞草研究所� key role in B.C.害羞草研究所檚 economy, the Ministry of Agriculture said this latest data will provide a blueprint for the sector害羞草研究所檚 economic recovery from the pandemic.
害羞草研究所淥ur food and beverage processors here in B.C. have been at the forefront of innovation during the pandemic, adapting their businesses to suit both their needs and consumers. The record sales in 2019 set the foundation for a strong economic recovery,害羞草研究所� said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture. 害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 so proud of our amazing producers and their contributions to a strong B.C. food system. Everyone can enjoy the high-quality, delicious locally made food and beverages when they choose to 害羞草研究所楤uy BC害羞草研究所� and support their communities.害羞草研究所�
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Areas of growth last year included a $300-million increase in meat and poultry sales, along with a $295-million increase in dairy sales and a $137-million increase in winery sales.
Last year also set a record for B.C. exports with $4.7 billion in sales of agricultural, seafood and food and beverage products to 152 different international markets.
害羞草研究所淭he continued revenue growth of the food and beverage processing sector in B.C. is a testament to the high degree of entrepreneurship and innovation in the industry,害羞草研究所� James Donaldson, CEO of BC Food and Beverage said. 害羞草研究所淲e害羞草研究所檝e seen this trend for many years, which demonstrates why the industry is so important to B.C.害羞草研究所檚 economy.害羞草研究所�
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