Small Scale Food Processor Association (SSFPA)

The SSFPA is a national non-profit association of processors, growers, and suppliers of food and agricultural products. We help our members grow their businesses and expand local economies. The SSFPA provides: * Resources: training courses, educational materials, and exclusive benefits through our partner organizations. * Networking: a vibrant community of over 300 businesses across Canada who share their experiences, advice, and expertise. * Advocacy: policy recommendations for the Canadian food processing sector that address barriers to growth for small businesses. In 2018, we launched the SSFPA’s Women’s Initiative, funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada, working to uncover the issues within the food processing industry that disproportionately affect women entrepreneurs. In 2023, funded by the WES Inclusive Venture Capital Initiative, the SSFPA launched Venture-Capital Ready: Investment Training for Women Entrepreneurs. This is an exciting new training initiative to help women/intersectional entrepreneurs prepare to scale their businesses with venture capital.