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Access your free guide to discover global food trends and opportunities that are ripe for the picking. You’ll delve into emerging trends, Canada's strategic strengths, and actionable steps to create your own trendy products, become price-competitive, boost productivity, tap into global markets, and get valuable connections and support

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How can EDC support your business? 


Leverage EDC’s expertise to connect with global agri-food partners and make informed decisions backed by market data and research. Access capital, find solutions and manage risks effectively with the support of our skilled economists and in-market representatives. Connect with EDC to confidently navigate the agri-food landscape.

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Get connected

EDC helps Canadian agri-food companies find the right contacts, suppliers, markets and partners. Let’s bridge the gap and connect your business with global opportunities.

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Plan your international growth

As Canada’s export credit agency for more than 80 years, EDC provides Canadian agri-food businesses with economic, industry and trade insights, as well as ESG (environmental, social and governance) competitive acceleration techniques.   

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Fuel your expansion

Leverage EDC’s suite of financial solutions to access capital, support international projects and mitigate risk as you grow your business.

Agri-food financial solutions

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Credit Insurance

If your international customer doesn’t pay you, EDC will. Protect your bottom line from the risk of customer bankruptcy or non-payment, contract cancellation, issues with currency conversion or transfer, and more. 

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Working capital guarantees

Maximize your working capital to grow your business internationally with EDC support. We can work with your financial institution to share the risk of lending, so you can access more funds without using your assets as collateral. 

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Direct lending

Increase your capacity for trade and global expansion with financial support from EDC. We can fill in the gaps left by traditional financial lenders, enabling you to scale up your business faster. 


 


Success stories

See how companies, like yours, are making an impact on the world by leveraging EDC insights into ag-food innovations, growth opportunities and key export challenges.

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Navigating hurdles from the Prairies to Asia

How did a plant-based snackables company from the Canadian Prairies leverage EDC support to expand into Asia? 


 

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Connecting Compass Food Sales to the world of global trade   

Learn how EDC helped kickstart this company’s export business


 


 

Frequently asked questions


 

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Let’s grow your business together

Find out how EDC can help you plant the seeds for your agriculture and agri-food business in global markets.


 

Date modified: 2024-08-30