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Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters - Canada

Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters

Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Agri-food international trade assistance

Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Grant Providers
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
  • Government of Canada
Status
Open

Overview of the Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters program

International market intelligence, in-market trade expertise, international trade shows and other assistance to help agri-food exporters.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Accessing international agri-food and seafood market intelligence reports.
  • Implementing e-commerce strategies to expand global sales of agri-food and beverage products.
  • Obtaining customized market analysis and insights tailored to Canadian agri-food and seafood businesses.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Establishing a market for Canadian maple syrup in European markets

$ 30,000

Expanding export capabilities for Canadian ice wine to Asian markets

$ 40,000

Introducing sustainable packaging for our organic juices for European markets

$ 20,000

Promoting organic honey at the International Food Exhibition (SIAL)

$ 35,000

Developing a new line of gluten-free pasta for export markets

$ 35,000

Launching a digital marketing campaign for Canadian fisheries products in North America

Eligibility criteria of the Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters program

  • The applicant must be a Canadian agri-food or seafood business.

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian agri-food businesses
  • Canadian seafood businesses

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Eligibility criteria of the Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters program

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
  • Evaluation based on project feasibility, impact, and alignment with grant objectives.
  • Selection criteria include innovation, market potential, and sustainability of the project.
  • Additional factors such as scalability, competitiveness, and applicant capacity may also be considered.

How to apply to the Agri-Food Trade Services for Exporters program

1
Access Grant Application Portal
  • Visit the official website of the grant provider to locate the grant application portal.
  • Sign up for an account if you are a new user or log in using existing credentials.
2
Review Guidelines
  • Thoroughly review the application guidelines and eligibility criteria.
  • Identify the necessary documents and information for the application process.
3
Prepare Application Documents
  • Prepare a detailed project proposal outlining objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes related to global agri-food market intelligence.
  • Gather supporting documents including market analysis, financial statements, and endorsements.
4
Complete Online Application Form
  • Fill in the application form on the grant portal with accurate and comprehensive information.
  • Upload all required documents in the specified formats.
5
Review and Submit Application
  • Review the information entered in the application form to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Submit the application through the grant portal before the deadline.
6
Application Confirmation
  • Receive an email confirmation acknowledging the receipt of the application with a reference number.
  • Save the confirmation email for future reference and follow-up.

Additional information

  • Customized agri-food and seafood market intelligence reports are available to businesses.
  • Email subscription service provides updates on the latest market intelligence reports.
  • Partnerships include access to the Trade Commissioner Service and international trade data.
  • Market intelligence can be filtered by market, sector, report type, and publication year.
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