Strategy putting British Columbia foods on the global menu

"Our government is proud to support this strategy that encourages export growth and the diversification of markets for B.C. agri-food and seafood products. The strategy will help increase the competitiveness of B.C. companies in the international marketplace and contribute to strengthening the Canadian economy and the middle class."

- Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

"The British Columbia government has been working with B.C.'s agrifoods sector to build the market for B.C. products abroad, and we've seen results, setting records reaching $3.5 billion in 2015. This strategy will help connect B.C. products with foreign buyers, and with our other efforts at trade shows, trade missions, and trade offices, will continue to bring more dollars and opportunities to B.C. farmers, producers and value-added businesses."

- Norm Letnick, B.C. Agriculture Minister

"British Columbia has earned an international reputation for safe, reliable, top-quality agrifoods and seafood products. The B.C. Agrifood and Seafood International Market Development Strategy builds on this reputation by providing a focused plan to help B.C. companies capitalize on opportunities in key markets around the world, helping them diversify their customer base and grow their operations at home in B.C."

- Teresa Wat, Minister of International Trade and Minister Responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism

"BC Tree Fruits continues to see growth in various global markets for high quality, Okanagan grown tree fruits like Ambrosia apples and cherries and as a Cooperative comprised of over 430 grower families, we appreciate the efforts from the British Columbia government in assisting with promoting these commodities to these markets which result in strong returns to our grower members."

- Lance McGinn, Director of Sales and Marketing, BC Tree Fruits