Made in Alberta Label Program
Official title: Made in Alberta engagement
Why This Matters
Shop at Alberta grocery stores? This label helps you spot local products faster. Supporting local means more jobs stay in the province. It's also a way to know where your food actually comes from.
What Could Change
Alberta now has a voluntary Made in Alberta label administered by the Alberta Food Processors Association. Products meeting the criteria can display the label to help consumers identify locally made goods. This follows the model of similar programs in other Canadian provinces.
Key Issues
- What criteria should products meet to use the Made in Alberta label?
- How would a local label affect consumer purchasing habits?
- How should the voluntary labelling program be implemented for businesses?
How to Participate
- This consultation is now closed. Surveys were open from January 10 to February 19, 2022. Read the news release about the program launch to learn about the outcomes.
What Happened
From January 10 to February 19, 2022, Albertans and agri-food stakeholders completed surveys on the proposed labelling program and label design. Stakeholders also participated in virtual discussions. The feedback helped finalize the Made in Alberta labelling program, which launched in March 2023 and is administered by the Alberta Food Processors Association.