How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Food & Beverage Financing?

Food & Beverage Financing is funded by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Government of Canada

What are Food & Beverage Financing's eligibility criterias?

Business operates in the Canadian food and beverage industry Includes sectors such as processors, manufacturers, packaging, distribution, wineries, and distilleries

Food & Beverage Financing

Last Update: June 13, 2025

Canada

Financing for food and beverage production or processing

Food & Beverage Financing 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

Grant Providers

Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
Government of Canada

Status

Open

Overview of the Food & Beverage Financing program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the Food & Beverage Financing program

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 to the Food & Beverage Financing program

Initial Contact

Communicate with the Corporate and Commercial Financing team at FAC to discuss possible financing options for your agribusiness.

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.

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.

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.