Food & Beverage Financing
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Financing for food and beverage production or processing
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
Get financial support to grow or expand your food-related business at any stage of its life cycle, with access to specialized networks and expertise.
Activities funded
- Business expansion or growth initiatives within the food and beverage sector.
- Acquisition of equipment and inventory for food and beverage operations.
- Facility expansion and construction projects for food and beverage enterprises.
- Start-up projects in the food and beverage industry.
- Development or acquisition activities through mergers and acquisitions in the agri-food sector.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 50,000
Developing a mobile app for farmers to sell direct to consumers
$ 60,000
Expanding organic food delivery services
$ 70,000
Launching a new line of gluten-free bakery products
Eligibility
- The applicant must operate within the Canadian food and beverage industry.
- Eligible business types include abattoirs and meat processors, commercial bakeries, food and beverage equipment suppliers, food processors and manufacturers, frozen foods, blending and milling companies, grain and oilseed processors, packaging businesses, seafood processors, speciality food producers, wholesale and distribution firms, and wineries and distilleries.
- Both start-ups and established enterprises are eligible.
Who is eligible?
- Abattoirs and meat processors
- Commercial bakeries
- Food and beverage equipment businesses
- Food processors and manufacturers
- Frozen foods, blending, and milling companies
- Grain and oilseed processing companies
- Packaging businesses
- Seafood companies
- Specialty foods businesses
- Wholesale and distribution businesses
- Wineries and distilleries
Eligible expenses
- Equipment and inventory purchases related to food and beverage operations.
- Expenses for business expansion and construction projects.
- Real property acquisition costs.
- Costs associated with mergers and acquisitions.
- Financing to meet diversification needs.
- Stretch debt and cash flow requirement costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located anywhere across Canada.
How to apply
1
Initial Contact
Communicate with the Corporate and Commercial Financing team at FAC to discuss possible financing options for your agribusiness.
2
Application Preparation
- Prepare your company's financial information, including forecasts and cash flow needs.
- Gather all necessary documents to justify your financing request, such as financial statements, business plans, and relevant market studies.
3
Application Submission
- Ensure that all required information is complete and accurate before submission.
- Submit the loan application through the channels indicated by FAC after the initial assessment.
4
Application Follow-Up
- Track the status of your application by directly contacting your FAC representative.
- Respond to any requests for additional information or documentation.
Additional information
- FCC provides financial ratio calculators to help assess business liquidity, solvency, profitability, and coverage.
- Resources like the FCC Food & Beverage Report and industry newsletters offer market insights for food businesses.
- Knowledge sharing and advisory services are available alongside financing options.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Food & Beverage Financing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Food & Beverage Financing. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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