The FPSC Labour Market Information Report provides an in-depth analysis of Canada’s food and beverage processing sector, highlighting key workforce challenges, labour shortages, and opportunities for growth in an evolving market.
Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC), is pleased to present this report to the food and beverage processing industry, government decision makers and other stakeholders. This report stands as a resource for all. It details who the industry is, where it could go, and what’s standing in its way. Producing this report in these challenging times has been a moving target. The world has changed and it’s hard to know how history will look back on this time. A tectonic shift in every sector, and in everyday life, has occurred virtually simultaneously across the entire globe. This report outlines what we observe to be the immediate economic and financial consequences of the COVID-19 global pandemic. However, according to our experts, the medium and longer-term impacts of COVID-19 on Canadian businesses cannot be fully estimated.
Labour shortages are the top business challenge, with 7 in 10 employers struggling with recruitment and retention, leading to an estimated $3.1 billion in annual lost revenue.
The industry needs 56,000 new workers by 2025 to meet growth targets, but automation and Industry 4.0 integration could reduce hiring needs by 20%.
Consumer trends and climate change are reshaping the industry, driving demand for healthier, sustainable food options while requiring businesses to adapt to resource constraints and environmental regulations.
