AFPA is proud to be the longest-serving provincial food and beverage association in Canada. We play a pivotal role in the growth of Alberta’s food and beverage industry, which employs more than 83,000 people and is the second largest manufacturing sector in the province, with annual sales exceeding $24.3 billion.

Our team is committed to supporting your business with resources, expertise, and opportunities to help you thrive in an ever-changing market.

Why Join?

1. Advocacy and Representation

AFPA is the voice of Alberta’s food and beverage processors, advocating for the industry at all levels of government. Through our partnership with Food and Beverage Canada (FBC) and other provincial associations, we ensure that our members’ concerns are heard, and they are the first to learn of regulatory changes and policy developments that could impact their bottom line.

2. Training and Development

As a leading provider of COR and PIR, AFPA offers essential workplace safety training designed to reduce injuries and improve your company’s safety record. Employers who maintain a valid COR can qualify for rebates of up to 20% on their industry rate. AFPA also offers industry-leading food safety and regulatory training, with discounts for members on all courses.

3. Learning Opportunities and Industry Knowledge

AFPA serves as a hub of industry knowledge, providing members with access to webinars, workshops, and conferences. We also share key insights and updates through our publications, ensuring you’re always ahead of the curve when it comes to trends, regulations, and innovations in the food sector. Our Made in Alberta program, which highlights locally produced food and beverage products, continues to grow, with over 30% of agri-food companies in Alberta already signed-up.

4. Networking and Business Development

One of the most valuable aspects of an AFPA membership is the opportunity to connect with industry peers, buyers, service providers, and potential partners through events. Whether it’s networking at our annual AFPA Golf Classic, gaining insights from top industry experts at our Industry Conference, or celebrating the best of Alberta’s food and beverage sector at the Alberta Food & Beverage Awards, our events provide members with unique platforms to showcase their products, build meaningful relationships, and grow their businesses throughout the year.

Through AFPA’s co-packing portal, ABFoodConnect, we also help members connect with co-packers and manufacturers, opening up new business opportunities at the provincial, national, and even international levels.

Available to AFPA members only, AFPA On Demand – our one-stop hub for industry-specific online learning content – has been custom tailored to meet the emerging needs of our industry and represents a significant value-add to your business.

SCALE is an AFPA-led initiative to boost the competitiveness of Alberta’s food and beverage processing SMEs — providing coaching, training, and tiered funding to help your business grow.

As AFPA continues to grow, so does our network of industry partners. We collaborate with leading industry educators like LearnSphere, to offer AFPA members free in-depth workshops run by top industry experts. Our expanding partnerships with organizations like NAIT, BDC, Edmonton Global, MNP, and ATB ensure that AFPA members have continuous access to valuable industry insights and expertise.

5. Group Insurance & Other Benefits

AFPA partners with select service providers to offer member discounts on everything from insurance, financial, sales, and professional services, food safety consulting, print and marketing services, and more. New and expanded offerings with BrokerLink allows AFPA members and member employees to save when bundling home and auto policies.

Check out the Members Discounts page to learn more.

On Our Website

Membership Directory: Find new service providers and develop business contacts.

Increased visibility: Event listings and advertising opportunities.

Discount program: Preferred pricing on insurance, financial, sales, professional services, food safety consulting, workplace health & safety courses, and print and marketing services.

Classifieds: Job opportunities, business and equipment sales.

If you require further info, or wish to receive an emailed membership package, contact us.

Important Notice About AFPA Communications

All official AFPA correspondence is sent exclusively from @afpa.com email addresses.

AFPA does not use Gmail or other third-party email accounts for membership, event, or business communications. If you receive a message claiming to represent AFPA from any other domain, please contact us directly to verify its authenticity.