CITT Announces Industry Alliance with Alberta Food Processers Association

CITT has announced that the Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) is its newest industry ally. CITT’s industry allies are like-minded associations with which CITT has formally agreed to cooperate and extend benefits for the advancement of their members’ mutual interests.

CITT has announced that the Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) is its newest industry ally. CITT’s industry allies are like-minded associations with which CITT has formally agreed to cooperate and extend benefits for the advancement of their members’ mutual interests.

“Food and beverage logistics is a challenging space, demanding unique knowledge and expertise,” says Pina Melchionna, President & CEO of CITT. “Whether managing complex global supply chains or farm-to-fork, logistics professionals in the F&B space face complex demands from regulation as well as customers. AFPA is committed to excellence in the space and to the training and development of their members’ talent,” she adds. “We’re excited to collaborate with AFPA and their members to enhance their competitive advantage and developing the transportation logistics abilities of Albertan food processors.”

“At AFPA, we’re thrilled to partner with CITT to enhance supply chain expertise within Alberta’s food processing industry,” says Bianca Parsons, Executive Director of AFPA. “This collaboration offers our members access to top-tier logistics training and a network of professionals, empowering them to navigate the complexities of supply chain management more effectively. By leveraging CITT’s resources, we’re equipping our members with the tools needed to streamline operations, reduce costs, and remain competitive in a dynamic market.”

About The Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA)

AFPA is a non-profit organization representing all segments of the $28 billion food and beverage industry including growers, processors, retailers, food service buyers and suppliers since 1974. AFPA's mission is to build the competitive advantage of their members through quality training, effective promotion and by being the representative voice of members and the Alberta food processing industry.

About CITT

CITT is Canada's Logistics Association, a not-for-profit association dedicated to the advancement of professionals and businesses in logistics. CITT is where all of the logistics industry comes together to learn, do business, and grow. CITT is also home to Canada's logistics community. It's where people in logistics or interested in logistics come together to interact, share ideas and thought leadership, learn, build their network, create new business relationships, and much more. Founded by industry in 1958 as the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation, CITT is the original association for transportation and logistics in Canada. While the world of supply chain logistics has transformed, CITT remains industry's most trusted, experienced and valued centre of learning, networking and community in Canadian logistics.

CITT’s industry allies are organizations which represent groups of businesses or individuals with strong ties to the Canadian logistics sector. Some represent groups directly involved in logistics or whose operations have very significant logistics needs, while others represent those who service, support or advocate in the logistics space. Learn more and see all of CITT's allied partners here.