BC Gov News

New Surrey food hub opens opportunities for business in Fraser Valley

Friday, July 17, 2020 8:00 AM

Producers and processors in Surrey and the Fraser Valley can now develop and grow their processing businesses at the newly opened Plenty & Grace Food Hub & Innovation Centre.

Be on the lookout for Asian giant hornets this spring and summer

Friday, March 20, 2020 7:30 AM

Residents along 0 Avenue (pronounced as "Zero Avenue"), from Surrey to Aldergrove, are asked to report sightings of Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) that may emerge from their nests in the coming weeks and months.

Task force to boost B.C. agriculture through tech, innovation

Thursday, July 11, 2019 9:15 AM

The Province has created the Food Security Task Force to find new ways to use technology and innovation to strengthen B.C.'s agriculture sector and grow the economy by helping farmers farm and processors become more productive, now and in the future.

B.C. farmers and food processors growing economy, more local foods

Friday, October 5, 2018 10:45 AM

British Columbia’s farmers, ranchers, food processors and seafood workers are helping build B.C.’s economy with record revenues in 2017 of $14.2 billion, up 2.4% over 2016.

Local brewer promotes B.C. beer and spirits, thanks to government support

Thursday, November 16, 2017 2:30 PM

Local neighbourhood company Central City Brewers & Distillers is sharing their passion for locally crafted beer and spirits with British Columbians all over the province, serving products that honour the age-old traditions of the craft.

B.C. farming industry sows success with funding

Wednesday, March 22, 2017 11:15 AM

The farming industry in British Columbia is a source of local agrifood, providing diverse, fresh and great tasting products to communities all over the province.