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Cityscape view of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at sunrise.

Doing business in Malaysia: Export opportunities for Canadian companies

Article June 03, 2025 Malaysia’s growing economy offers great opportunities for Canadian exporters.

Bruce Croxon

Navigating export hurdles to achieve global success

Podcast May 30, 2025 Discover how twin sisters from Canada turned a teething challenge into LouLou Lollipop, a global children’s accessory brand.

A baker dusting flour on a dough to make bread.

Top food trends for 2025: Insights from EDC’s agri-food expert

Article January 28, 2025 From homecooked meals to exotic global tastes, discover the key trends shaping the food industry

Landscape photo of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

EDC’s Direct Lending Program empowers Taste of Nature to scale exports

Case Study Taste of Nature Foods increases production capacity with EDC’s Direct Lending program

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Three Farmers Foods sees big potential in the Indo-Pacific

Success Story Plant-based snackables company Three Farmers Foods sets their sights on new Asian markets.

Joe Mimran poses with globe with blue chevrons in background.

Unwrapping success: Mid-Day Squares’ chocolate story

Podcast January 12, 2024 Jake Karls, of Mid-Day Squares, talks about telling stories to connect with international audiences.

Organic frozen treat business DeeBee’s Organics Inc.

DeeBee’s Organics Inc.

Video This organic frozen treat business is melting away their worries with EDC’s working capital financing.

A canoeist paddles across a blue lake.

How EDC became a key ingredient in Taste of Nature’s global growth

Article May 08, 2023 Meet a homegrown Canadian company that takes its inspiration from the great outdoors.

Bowls of delicious soup are served on a platter.

EDC Loan Guarantee helps BCI Foods set its table for growth

Article February 13, 2023 How agri-food companies use EDC loan guarantees to catalyze growth.

Farmer using his tablet to track the growth of tomato seedlings in a greenhouse.

Agri-food in Europe: A tasty prospect for Canadian companies

Blog November 13, 2022 Trends in Europe’s food and agriculture industries offer big opportunities for Canadian companies.

Chilled glass of ice wine with vineyard in background.

Canada’s ice wine industry: Grape expectations for global growth

Report June 17, 2021 Thanks to our cold winters, Canada is a top producer and exporter of ice wine

A bowl of chocolate treats made by REB.

Treat company's pivot pays off with RBC, EDC help

Success Story This snack manufacturer was hit hard by COVID-19, but rallied with the help of RBC and EDC.

Marie-Josée Richer and Alon Farber, owners of PRANA Biovegan

PRANA Biovegan: Changing the world with healthy snacks

Article October 27, 2020 PRANA Biovegan was able to focus on growth during COVID-19 with EDC’s Investment Matching Program.

Variety of foods in takeout boxes

With rising takeout sales, demand for Gallimore food containers spikes

Article October 20, 2020 Maker of compostable takeout containers turns to EDC to help meet demand during COVID-19.

A fishing boat floats near the shore.

Seafood industry slowly recovering from COVID-19

Article July 06, 2020 COVID-19 has forced Atlantic Canada’s seafood industry to rethink how they do business.

Open Farm

Open Farm

Success Story Direct lending from EDC helped this ethically-sourced pet food company expand into the United States.

Custom food truck company, Food Trucks International

Food Trucks International

Success Story After accessing additional working capital with help from EDC, this food truck company landed a top customer.

Vancouver-based sugar-free candy maker Smart Sweets

Smart Sweets

Success Story Vancouver-based Smart Sweets is turning sugar-free candy into a healthy business with financing from EDC.

Export Insights from Masitek

New Brunswick's Masitek finds export success in high-potential markets

Article May 05, 2017 Masitek's CEO Tracy Clinch gives advice on best practices for exporting globally, and what she would have done differently.

Masitek EDC Feature

Masitek helps global companies minimize product damage with technology

Article May 04, 2017 New Brunswick's Masitek is helping companies worldwide minimize product damage and losses with their devices that mimic real foods in shape, size and weight.

Date modified: 2018-01-25

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