Canadian Value Chain Network - Collaborate to Compete

What are value chains?

The value chain concept, while relatively new to the Canadian agriculture & food sectors, is generating interest due to proven success around the world.

A value chain is a market-focused, demand driven process in which producers and/or business enterprises collaborate to develop a value-added product. Value-adding refers to the additional value created through production, services and often marketing to bring higher quality, differentiated products to the marketplace.

Value chains allow members to be more competitive by seeking out opportunities in the marketplace, and linking production and processing requirements to meet consumer demands. By sharing their personal expertise and efforts, members also share in the rewards.

Value Chain Funding Programs

Please contact a Canadian Value Chain Network representative in your province for potential value chain funding programs.

Brochure

Please click here for a PDF copy of the Canadian Value Chain Network brochure.

Funding for the Canadian Value Chain Network is provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food (ACAAF) program.

What are value chains? The value chain concept, while relatively new to the Canadian agriculture & food sectors, is generating interest due to proven success around the world. A value chain is a market-focused, demand driven process in which producers and/or business enterprises collaborate to develop a value-added product. Value-adding refers to the additional value created through production, services and often marketing to bring higher quality, differentiated products to the marketplace. Value chains allow members to be more competitive by seeking out opportunities in the marketplace, and linking production and processing requirements to meet consumer demands. By sharing their personal expertise and efforts, members also share in the rewards. Value Chain Funding Programs Please contact a Canadian Value Chain Network representative in your province for potential value chain funding programs. Brochure Please click here for a PDF copy of the Canadian Value Chain Network brochure. Funding for the Canadian Value Chain Network is provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food (ACAAF) program.