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Free Webinar: 7 Common Legal Mistakes Food & Beverage Founders Make

From IP to co-packing, learn from Ariel Laver, Partner, what top legal mistakes to avoid when building your food and beverage business! This free webinar is sponsored by Fasken Law.

Pitch & Plate Application Deadline – K-12 Schools + Districts Event

Apply Now! An in-person tabletop show, on January 27, 2027, in the Lower Mainland for selected brands to learn about the institutional food services market, receive training and 1:1 coaching, and showcase products to buyers from Kindergarten – Grade 12 schools and school districts from across BC. Selected brands will showcase their products in an intimate tabletop show for K-12 schools and school districts from across BC. Brands will have the opportunity to set-up a small demo table, pitch their business, and share product samples with K-12 schools and districts participating in the Feeding Futures program. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 22, 2026.

Pitch & Plate Application Deadline – Independent + Natural Retail Event

Apply Now! An in-person pitch event held in the Lower Mainland on January 27, 2027 for selected new-to-market brands to learn about the independent and natural retail market, receive training and 1:1 coaching, and pitch products to grocery buyers and the distributors they order from. Brands will have 5 minutes to present their business and products followed by 5 minutes to answer questions from attendees in the audience. While the brands are pitching the audience is tasting their prepared sample. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 21, 2027.

2027 From the Ground Up Exhibitor Discount Waitlist

Are you a BC brand? Exhibit at From the Ground Up Conference and Trade Show on May 12 and 13, 2027. FTGU is back for its 9th year! This event is the only BC-wide Trade Show connecting our local food and beverage brands with multi-market channel buyers and industry experts. JOIN THE WAITLIST TO RECEIVE THE ONLY DISCOUNT ON EXHIBITOR BOOTHS!