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Food & Beverage Financing
Financing for food and beverage production or processing
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Eligibility
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.
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.
Documents and links
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.
What is the Food & Beverage Financing?
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.
Who is eligible for the Food & Beverage Financing program?
To be eligible for the Food & Beverage Financing program, you must:
Business operates in the Canadian food and beverage industry
Includes sectors such as processors, manufacturers, packaging, distribution, wineries, and distilleries
What expenses are eligible under Food & Beverage Financing?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Food & Beverage Financing?
You can contact Farm Credit Canada (FCC).
Where is the Food & Beverage Financing available?
The Food & Beverage Financing program is available across Canada.
Is the Food & Beverage Financing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Food & Beverage Financing is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Food & Beverage Financing?
Food & Beverage Financing is funded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Government of Canada