Join AFPA

Membership Benefits

Whether you are a food or beverage processor, grower, or a supplier to the food processing industry, membership in AFPA will provide you and your company with the knowledge, leadership and networking opportunities to grow your business and increase your company profile.

As a member, your organization will benefit from an extensive business network, training and skills development, up-to-date market knowledge as well as have a collective voice to address key industry issues affecting your business operations.

Key member benefits include:

• Affordable quality training: develop employee skills with Training & Development workshops that are flexible and easy to administer
• Boost your influence: be part of a network of 300 organizations that carry a strong voice on government and trade issues. AFPA is especially effective in bringing the concerns of the food industry to the attention of federal and provincial policy-makers.
• Business development: company listing and access to the Membership Directory to find new service providers and develop business contacts
• Increased visibility: generate awareness for your company and products/services at the many engaging Events we host and reach your target market by exhibiting at our events and advertising in our industry publications
• Discount program: enjoy preferred access and pricing for AFPA programs, courses and services as well as supplier discounts. See discount programs available now.
• Business knowledge: receive relevant industry news through our AFPA In Action magazine and AFPA e-newsletter
• Good Food Prepared with Pride® trademark on products and promotional pieces (processor members only). This identifies that you are committed to providing consumers safe, high quality foods, and to protecting your employees and the environment.
• Classifieds: post job opportunities, business or equipment sales or special products or offerings in our Classifieds section

Membership Fees

Processing Membership (annual amount based on # of employees) - open to food and beverage processors
	1 to 25 employees	$350
	26 to 100 employees	$750
	100+ employees	$1,200
Associate Membership (annual amount) - open to suppliers to the food processing industry
	Flat rate	$500

*membership fees are plus GST

Download the attached application form and mail the completed form with your membership fee to AFPA's office. Once processed (usually within 10 days), a welcome package will be mailed to you.

Membership Application Form (Word)

For further information, or to receive a hard copy of the membership package, email info@afpa.com or call 403-201-3657 ext. 21.