BRAMPTON, ON (September 19, 2025) – The City of Brampton, recently recognized among the top food processing cities in North America by Business Facilities Magazine’s 20th Annual Metro Rankings Report, hosted the third Annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit today at the Pearson Convention Center.
The Summit brought together Mayor Patrick Brown and City Councillors, The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Member of Parliament, federal Minister of International Trade, The Honourable David Piccini, provincial Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and Member of Provincial Parliament, Mayor Kevin Davis, City of Brantford, Deputy Mayor Tammy Hwang, City of Hamilton and leaders from across the food and beverage sector to discuss challenges, opportunities and growth in global markets. Attendees engaged in keynote addresses, panel discussions and networking sessions focused on advancing innovation, competitiveness and global market growth.
Brampton’s food and beverage processing industry contributes $1.3 billion annually to Canada’s GDP and employs approximately 8,500 people across 300 companies. The sector is home to multinational leaders including Maple Lodge Foods, Italpasta, Sofina Foods and Coke Canada Bottling and has welcomed recent investments from Niche Bakers, Handi Foods, Hello Fresh and Marc Angelo Foods.
Brampton’s unique food cluster plays a vital role in economic development by driving growth across Canada in agriculture, manufacturing, retail and hospitality industries. It encompasses a broad range of activities including food production, processing, packaging, distribution and sales, while integrating key areas such as food technology and research, which enhance product innovation, safety and sustainability.
Learn about the event and Brampton’s food and beverage sector.
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“Brampton is proud to be recognized once again by Site Selection Magazine as one of Canada’s top locations for investment. This honour reflects the dedication of our Economic Development team, the strength of our business community and our city’s commitment to creating opportunities and supporting growth for residents and companies alike.”
– Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“The Food and Beverage Processing Summit is an important opportunity to bring government and industry together to share solutions, address challenges and plan for future growth. Brampton’s recognition as a top food processing city reinforces why these conversations are so important and helps strengthen the city’s leadership in the sector.”
– Gurpartap Singh Toor, Regional Councillor, Wards 9 and 10; Chair, Economic Development, City of Brampton
“Being named one of North America’s top food processing cities is a tremendous acknowledgment of Brampton’s thriving food and beverage sector. The summit brought together industry leaders and government partners to explore opportunities and tackle challenges, showcasing why Brampton is the ideal place for investment, innovation and growth in this industry.”
– Denise McClure, Director, Economic Development and International Relations, City of Brampton
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As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to 800,000 people and 111,000 businesses. People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Visit brampton.ca to learn more.
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