Manufacturing BC

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® program recognizes five national winners for vision, leadership and success. Aisha Yang and Musharaf Syed, Co-Founders of Herbaland Naturals Inc. — the largest gummy vitamin manufacturer in Canada based in Richmond BC — are Canada’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 winners. Announced at an award ceremony last night, Yang and Syed were selected by the independent panel of judges for their commitment to sustainable manufacturing and creating more accessible health and wellness products for all.

Nutrition innovators Aisha Yang and Musharaf Syed receive top recognition by EY EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® program recognizes five national winners for vision, leadership and success.

The BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology has opened the Gene Haas Manufacturing Lab. This training facility is a complete modernization and expansion of the Machinist Workshop at the BCIT Burnaby, B.C., campus. Its goal is to enhance the applied learning experience of the school’s machinist students by equipping them with leading-edge skills for careers in machining while meeting the growing need for a skilled workforce in the province’s manufacturing sector.

BCIT opens Gene Haas Manufacturing Lab This training facility is a complete modernization and expansion of the Machinist Workshop at the BCIT Burnaby, B.C., campus.

Big news for foodies and the local economy! British Columbia is boosting its food-processing sector through the $20 million Food Processing Growth Fund. This initiative is enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of local companies like T-Brothers and Better Seafood Supply. From authentic Korean flavors to the freshest seafood, B.C. is setting a high bar for quality and sustainability in food production. Let's celebrate our local food heroes!

Program will help B.C. food processors expand, increase production | BC Gov News B.C. food-processing companies looking to scale up and feed more people are benefiting from a program that is helping them increase their businesses’ productivity and competitiveness by improving their facilities and equipment.

A $1.05-billion partnership between E-One Moli and the governments of B.C. and Canada will bring lithium-ion battery cell production to Maple Ridge and create 450 high-quality, permanent jobs that are key to growing the province’s clean economy.

Hundreds of clean, highly skilled jobs coming to Maple Ridge | BC Gov News A $1.05-billion partnership between E-One Moli and the governments of B.C. and Canada will bring lithium-ion battery cell production to Maple Ridge and create 450 high-quality, permanent jobs that are key to growing the province’s clean economy.

Starting Feb. 1, 2024, the British Columbia Ministry of Forests is rolling out amendments to the province's lumber regulations. This move aims to revitalize the local forestry industry, especially in manufacturing cedar and cypress lumber in B.C.'s Interior. Key Change: Mills in the Interior are now required to fully manufacture cedar and cypress wood harvested in the area. Expect to see more locally produced veneer, panel products, decking, flooring, moldings, shingles, and siding - a significant shift from exporting minimally processed wood.

B.C. amends lumber regulations to boost local manufacturing - constructconnect.com VICTORIA — The British Columbia Ministry of Forests has announced amendments to the province’s lumber regulations, aiming to boost local manufacturing and job growth in the forestry sector. These changes, effective Feb. 1, 2024, will particularly impact the manufacturing of cedar and cypress lum...

Congratulations to Aisha Yang and Musharaf Syed, the dynamic co-founders and CEOs of Herbaland Naturals Inc., on being named Canada's Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneurs Of The Year for 2023! Leading the largest gummy vitamin manufacturer in Canada, their remarkable achievement is truly inspiring.

Richmond gummy manufacturer co-founders named Canada's top entrepreneurs Herbaland executives will next compete in Monaco for global award given by Ernst & Young.

The shortage of skilled labor is a significant concern for the manufacturing industry in Canada. This shortage not only affects the industry's ability to compete globally but also hampers technology adoption and digital transformation. The inability to fill vacant skilled positions is a major obstacle for Canadian manufacturers, and it's even more challenging for small and medium-sized businesses that may lack the financial resources and technical expertise required for emerging technologies.

Will a lack of skilled workers kill manufacturing in Canada? Technology adoption, or the lack thereof, is Canada’s canary in the coal mine. It’s an indicator that something bad is about to happen.

Airbus Canada's CEO, Benoit Schultz, has expressed his bafflement that Canada, with its abundant natural resources, competence in the aerospace industry, and various players in the industry, has not yet become a leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Despite the country's potential, Canada has yet to commercially produce SAF. In contrast, the US and Europe have embarked on ambitious initiatives to promote the use of SAF. Airbus is actively working to make its planes 100% SAF-compatible by 2030, but the main challenge lies in producing SAF in sufficient volume. Currently, SAF production only meets about 1% of global jet fuel demand, and it is significantly more expensive than traditional jet fuel.

Airbus Canada CEO says its 'bizarre' Canada isn’t a leader Sustainable Aviation Fuel - Design Engineering Aerospace giant’s new planes can burn 50 percent SAF but Canada has yet to commercially produce it.

Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, August 2023. Canadian manufacturing sales rose 0.7% to $72.4 billion in August on higher sales in 9 of 21 subsectors, led by the petroleum and coal (+10.5%), food (+1.5%) and machinery (+2.4%) subsectors. This was the second consecutive monthly increase. Meanwhile, sales of fabricated metals (-3.5%) and miscellaneous (-9.4%) declined the most in August.
The monthly increase was due mostly to higher prices as sales in real terms decreased in August (-0.7%). The Industrial Product Price Index rose 1.3%.

The Daily — Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, August 2023 Canadian manufacturing sales rose 0.7% to $72.4 billion in August, mainly on higher sales of the petroleum and coal, food and machinery subsectors.

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) is fueling innovation in the foodtech industry with $654,417 in funding for eight groundbreaking projects. These initiatives, matched by industry funds, are set to bring over $1.3 million worth of projects to life. Here are a couple of projects supported by CFIN:

Canadian Food Innovation Network Awards 8 Canadian Foodtech Projects The Innovation Booster funding will help bring personalized nutrition innovations to market.

Small Business Week is here, and it's time to celebrate the heart of our community: small businesses! Small businesses make up 98% of B.C.'s businesses, providing jobs and contributing to our economy. Let's support and recognize their importance this week and every week.

Small business is a big deal for Langley, and for B.C. Small Business Week is when local entrepreurs celebrate, and lobby

Congratulations to Oomé, a Richmond-based smoked tofu company, for winning the Best in Brand Award at the BC Food and Beverage Awards! This award recognizes their outstanding brand leadership in the marketplace. Kudos to co-founder Miki Talebi and the entire Oomé team for this well-deserved recognition.

Richmond business recognized at BC Food and Beverage Awards BC food manufacturers received awards for their leadership.