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Canadians and Danes are boycotting American products – BBC News

April 9, 2025

Bianca Parsons, Executive Director of Alberta Food Processors Association spoke to the BBC about Albertans choosing local.

Made in Alberta aims to help shoppers buy Albertan with website

March 10, 2025

Shoppers are looking to spend their hard-earned dollars on Canadian-made products and Alberta Food Processors Association has taken the buy-local movement a step further with its Made in Alberta website.

Buying Made-in-Alberta amid trade uncertainty

February 7, 2025

As U.S. imposed tariffs loom, Alberta businesses are hoping they'll see a rise in customers looking to keep it local. Watch the story featuring Calgary's YYC Beeswax.

Website showcases Made in Alberta foods as tariffs push Canadians to buy local

February 7, 2025

MadeInAlberta.co launched in 2023 as the Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) and the provincial government sought to promote local items. It features hundreds of foods and beverages including cereals, condiments, meat, dairy, pasta, prepared meals, sweets, and more.

Why supporting locally made products is important beyond tariffs

February 4, 2025

The Alberta Food Processors Association says supporting local businesses is important to the economy, regardless of whether tariffs are put in place or not

AFPA Calls for Strong Support of Local Products Amid Evolving Trade Challenges

January 24, 2025

The food and beverage industry is Alberta’s second-largest manufacturing sector, generating $28 billion annually. AFPA, a non-profit organization established in 1974, proudly represents all segments of this vital sector, including growers, processors, retailers, food service buyers, and suppliers.

Made in Alberta Holiday Countdown

December 10, 2024

Follow along as we announce new products every day between December 1st & 24th.

Introducing the Holiday Countdown Contest

December 1, 2024

You can Win a $100 Grocery Card and a Made in Alberta Gift Basket!

The Made in Alberta Holiday Countdown Launches December 1st

November 25, 2024

Our "Holiday Countdown" social media promotion will showcase Made in Alberta products available to shoppers this holiday season. Each day from December 1-24, we will feature a participating product on our website and social media channels, encouraging consumers to 'keep it local' this holiday season.

Made in Alberta Update

November 7, 2024

The Made in Alberta movement is growing, and you can be a part of it.

Shop Local – Government of Alberta

September 9, 2024

The Made in Alberta labelling program helps shoppers identify local products more easily. The program supports Alberta’s agriculture sector and helps producers and processors sell and market products across the province. Enjoy these Made in Alberta videos from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation.

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Fields to Forks – Broken Tine Orchard

May 31, 2024

Situated southwest of Beaverlodge, Broken Tine Orchard is a family-owned farm that grows Haskaps to turn into wine, mead, and more!

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Fields to Forks – El Gringo

September 21, 2023

Fields to Forks brings you an inside look at the industry that feeds us. From farms to manufacturers to distributors, the journey of food production is told in the features from CTV. El Gringo Foods was featured on CTV's Fields to Forks in September of 2023.

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Welcome to Made In Alberta

March 23, 2023

Welcome to Made In Alberta, an initiative that celebrates and promotes Alberta-made foods and beverages.

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Message from the Minister of Agriculture

March 23, 2023


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Official Press Release

March 23, 2023

The Made in Alberta voluntary labeling program will help consumers easily identify Alberta-made products. Alberta producers and processors will be able to use the new label on their locally-made products.

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