FoodProWest 2015

The excitement is building for
FoodProWest 2015
“The Taste of Success”
BCFPA BUYER’S DAY EVENT
What is
FoodProWest?
An annual two day event
occurring every June. The
event includes a Buyer’s Day,
Conference and an Awards
Gala for BC Food Processors
and affiliated organizations.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to exhibit your products and
services to retail and foodservice buyers from Canada,
United States, and around the world at our 2nd annual
Buyer’s Day
• FoodProWest is the key conference and networking event for all BC food,
beverage and natural health products processors.
• Exhibiting at FoodProWest’s Buyer’s Day provides a unique opportunity to
access hundreds of customers
• This Year, we’re excited to announce the addition of key US retailers such
as Trader Joe’s, Fred Meyer, and Amazon.com to our growing list of buyers
who will be attending
• Last year we had a record number of over 500 people in attendance where
this year there will be more opportunities to network with potential
customers through our expanded Buyer’s Day.
Exhibiting at FoodProWest will
provide you an unparalleled
opportunity to highlight your
products and services at the
only event that brings all the
key players in your target
markets together at the same
place and time.
• We are promoting FPW through a social media campaign which will provide
more exposure for our exhibitors while increasing awareness of the event.
• Increased exposure through the BC Food Processors Association
membership, which continues to grow and currently consists of 280
organizations
Exhibitor Information
Buyer’s Day
June 17, 2015 - 8:00am to 4:30pm
The BCFPA has teamed up with the Ministry of International Trade to line up industry
buyers to attend our Buyer’s Day; we have a wide selection of buyers coming from all over
the world. Processor exhibitors will be able to hand out samples and set up a one-on-one
meetings with buyers of their choice. You will learn about international trade and how
your company can increase business. Information on who will be attending/participating
will be provided to both Buyers and Exhibitors in advance of Buyer’s Day, which will make
planning easier for everyone attending. It is the perfect way to be introduced to worldwide
industry leaders.
Contact us today for more information!
James Donaldson [email protected] ; (604) 371-4245
Conference & Gala Awards Dinner
June 18, 2015: Conference: 8:00am to 4:30pm;
Gala & Dinner: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
The conference will feature workshops, presentations, expert panels and
Our Vision:
For the BCFPA to be the leader and the
designated networking breaks. The Gala Awards dinner celebrates companies,
products, and leaders that have truly made an impact over the last year in terms of
innovation, sustainability, and much more.
voice of a thriving BC food processing
industry
Our Mission:
We strengthen BC food processors by
creating the environment to position the
industry to compete and grow locally and
globally; and to serve as the industry’s
advocate.
Our Purpose:
To achieve economic prosperity and
sustainable safe production in a balanced
BC food and natural health product
industry. For our members, we provide
support, training, fellowship and a strong
voice. For the public, we provide good
food, innovative nutrition solutions, public
policy advice, sustainable economic
benefits for communities, and public
education.
Why should I exhibit at FoodProWest’s Buyer’s
Day?
• Meet and set up a one-on-one meeting with industry buyers
• Increase your brand recognition amongst key decision makers in
the global domestic, distribution and retail industry
• Gain exposure to the BCFPA which represents 280 organizations
• Listen to keynote speakers and experts discuss relevant industry
issues
• Network and share your product and services with leaders in the
industry
Who will be attending the conference?
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Industry buyers
Business owners
C-level executives
Plant/Operations managers and supervisors
Occupational Health and Safety professionals
Food Safety and Quality Control professionals
Consultants and suppliers to the food, beverage and natural
health industry
Contact us today for more information!
James Donaldson
[email protected] ; (604) 371-4245
Payment Options
Your application for exhibiting at FoodProWest will be processed when your
payment is received in full. Email/mail this completed application along with a
cheque or credit card number. We will assign you the appropriate booth once the
payment has cleared.
Pricing
Processors*
BCFPA Members Early Bird: $795 + GST = $834.75
Regular: $950 + GST = $997.50
Non-Members
Early Bird: $1400 + GST = $1470
Regular: $1600 + GST = $1680
* Processors will exhibit on June 17, 2015. The prices listed above will include: a booth, two tickets to the conference and two tickets to
the Gala Awards Dinner.
** Associates/Suppliers will exhibit on June 17 and 18, 2015. Booths will be located in the main hallway. The prices listed above will
include: a booth, six tickets to Buyer’s Day and six tickets to the Gala Awards Dinner.
*** Early bird registration ends on May 1, 2015
Choose the TWO options that apply to you
[ ] Processor
[ ] Associate/Supplier
[ ] BCFPA Member
[ ] Non-Member
Payment
Total enclosed: $_______________ (5% GST included)
Payment Method: select the one that applies
[ ] Cheque
[ ] VISA
[ ] Master Card
[ ] American Express
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Credit Card Number Expiry Date: (Month/Year)
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Name of Cardholder (please print) Signature of Cardholder
Mail-In: Email:
BC Food Processors Association [email protected]
202B 8047 199th Street
Langley BC, V2Y 0E2
Contact us today for more information!
James Donaldson
[email protected] ; (604) 371-4245