British Columbia's agritech companies are partnering with the federal and provincial governments to find the perfect pairing between food and technology.

Two British Columbia processing companies providing unique beverage products are among 14 companies that participated in the B.C. Lean for Food Processors Program, which helps businesses improve production capacity, labour productivity and operating margins.

A new association has been formed, bringing together British Columbians involved in the artisan cheese sector to help shine a light on this growing industry.

The B.C. government is taking a three-pronged approach to building opportunities and sales for B.C. farmers, seafood producers and food processors, as well as those wanting to join these sectors.

Farmers and food processors in British Columbia will have $14 million in federal and provincial government support over the next five years, to help them develop new products and processes that will support food production in B.C.

British Columbia agrifood and seafood producers exported more products than ever before in 2016, setting a new record for the fourth year in a row.