The City of Richmond is asking community members to share their thoughts on possible "gaps" in Richmond's agri-food and seafood processing sectors.
The city said public feedback is "essential" in shaping its Richmond Food Hub initiative.
The goal is to develop a commercially focused hub to boost growth, innovation and resilience in the local food sector.
Food hubs can provide food production and processing entrepreneurs and businesses with essential services like equipment, training and infrastructure to help businesses expand.
B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food announced a $1 million grant in 2023 to support the initiative as part of the BC Food Hub Network.
"The Richmond Food Hub initiative presents a forward-looking opportunity to drive economic growth in our food sector,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
“We are engaging businesses and residents to ensure this project aligns with our community’s needs while fostering innovation and sustainability in Richmond’s food industry.”
The project team will be at several Richmond food locations to speak with food vendors and visitors at:
- Richmond Public Market – Thursday, March 27 from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Steveston Public Sales Float – Saturday, April 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Richmond Night Market – Friday, April 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.
People can share their thoughts online through LetsTalkRichmond.ca/FoodHub until April 27 or at the three in-person events.
To learn more about the BC Food Hub Network, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/foodhubsbc or the Food Hubs BC - Youtube playlist
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