Farmed salmon continues to dominate B.C.91裸聊视频檚 food and beverage exports with international sales last year valued at $562 million, helping push the sector91裸聊视频檚 overall sales to a record high of $10.5 billion, $700 million more than 2018.
Noting the food and beverage producers91裸聊视频� key role in B.C.91裸聊视频檚 economy, the Ministry of Agriculture said this latest data will provide a blueprint for the sector91裸聊视频檚 economic recovery from the pandemic.
91裸聊视频淥ur food and beverage processors here in B.C. have been at the forefront of innovation during the pandemic, adapting their businesses to suit both their needs and consumers. The record sales in 2019 set the foundation for a strong economic recovery,91裸聊视频� said Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture. 91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 so proud of our amazing producers and their contributions to a strong B.C. food system. Everyone can enjoy the high-quality, delicious locally made food and beverages when they choose to 91裸聊视频楤uy BC91裸聊视频� and support their communities.91裸聊视频�
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Areas of growth last year included a $300-million increase in meat and poultry sales, along with a $295-million increase in dairy sales and a $137-million increase in winery sales.
Last year also set a record for B.C. exports with $4.7 billion in sales of agricultural, seafood and food and beverage products to 152 different international markets.
91裸聊视频淭he continued revenue growth of the food and beverage processing sector in B.C. is a testament to the high degree of entrepreneurship and innovation in the industry,91裸聊视频� James Donaldson, CEO of BC Food and Beverage said. 91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檝e seen this trend for many years, which demonstrates why the industry is so important to B.C.91裸聊视频檚 economy.91裸聊视频�
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