Canada’s Food Manufacturing Industry: Industrial Outlook Winter 2012

This report examines the short-and medium-term economic and profitability outlook for Canada’s Food Manufacturing Industry.

Document Highlights

• Exports—Canada’s abundant food resources are well-placed to serve the emerging markets and their growing appetites for meat and processed foods.
• Demographic Changes—Demographic changes in the Canadian population could bring more sales opportunities.
• Import Competition—Although imports still account for less than one-quarter of demand, the strong dollar is contributing to rising import competition.