# Could a food terminal help strengthen Western Canada's food supply chain? **URL:** \ **Category:** Open Forum\ **Tags:** co-manufacturing, funding-investment\ **Created:** [October 19, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/could-a-food-terminal-help-strengthen-western-canadas-food-supply-chain/44307 "2026-10-19T16:34:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lavina](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/user_avatar/yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/lavina/32/1347_2.png) [@lavina](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/lavina)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/could-a-food-terminal-help-strengthen-western-canadas-food-supply-chain/44307/1 "2026-10-19T16:34:00Z")
Hi YODL community, 👋 There's an important conversation happening about the future of Western Canada's food industry, and I wanted to bring it to your attention. With trade uncertainty highlighting the importance of resilient domestic supply chains, BC Food & Beverage is exploring a proposed $700-million food terminal in B.C. The concept could help connect producers, processors, distributors and buyers, with the potential to improve freight efficiency, reduce waste and strengthen domestic food distribution across Western Canada. But what would this look like in practice, and what does industry actually need? [@James Donaldson](https://www.cfin-rcia.ca/network/members/profile?UserKey=ae80a468-9318-425c-b4fb-bf47b2889dca) and the team at BC Food & Beverage are looking for input from the industry to help inform this work. **If you're involved in food processing, manufacturing, distribution or retail in B.C., I encourage you to take a few minutes to share your perspective:** 👉 [**Complete the survey here**](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P5LG9KP) This is an opportunity to help shape a conversation that could have a real impact on how food moves through our region and the opportunities available to western food businesses. Please feel free to share with others in the industry who should have a voice, too! For more context, check out this [G&M article](https://www.jobflocks.com/business/article-bc-manitoba-regional-food-terminals-trade-war-grocery-prices/). ---
**Author:** ![molesci\_matesci](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d2232a/32.png) [@molesci\_matesci](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/molesci_matesci)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/could-a-food-terminal-help-strengthen-western-canadas-food-supply-chain/44307/2 "2026-10-20T12:43:00Z")
Hi Lavina Gully, We are interested in learning more about your food and beverage supply chain network and its approach to supporting food quality, safety, traceability and security-from soil to plate-with an emphasis on taste and nutritional value. MOLESCI & MATESCI INC. conducts food and pharmaceutical research and development. We are expanding into contract farming, food processing and ingredient manufacturing, while developing a Canada-wide distribution network, including British Columbia. Please share information about your network, participation requirements and potential opportunities for collaboration. You can reach me by email at [molesci.matesci@gmail.com](mailto:molesci.matesci@gmail.com) or via WhatsApp at +1 647-404-2847. With best regards, Dr. AKM Hai MOLESCI & MATESCI INC. ---
**Author:** ![molesci\_matesci](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d2232a/32.png) [@molesci\_matesci](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/u/molesci_matesci)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/could-a-food-terminal-help-strengthen-western-canadas-food-supply-chain/44307/3 "2026-10-22T15:05:00Z")
Lavina Gully (she/her) National Senior Innovation Director [lavina@cfin-rcia.ca](mailto:lavina@cfin-rcia.ca) [http://www.cfin-rcia.ca](http://www.cfin-rcia.ca/) Please provide further details on the program to participate With regards AKM Hai