Canada food manufacturing industry urged to prioritize national security

A new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute for Food and Beverage Canada suggests that the nation's food and beverage manufacturing industry should be treated as a national priority.

The report highlights that the sector could generate $75.1 billion in cumulative GDP by 2035. Amid growing national security concerns in Canada, industry leaders are calling for food security to be integrated into the country's broader strategic planning, particularly as productivity levels face challenges.