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🥕The Columbia Basin's only annual Food Summit & Buyer Expo! Join us in Kimberley BC November 5-6 2026 for #FABx26

Calling Columbia Basin farmers! 🌱 The @kootenaycoo

Calling Columbia Basin farmers! 🌱 The @kootenaycoop wants to send 10 of you to FABx26, happening November 5 & 6 in Kimberley, BC.

This year, farming is a significant part of the conversation at the Basin Food & Buyers Expo, and the Kootenay Co-op is helping make sure farmers are in the room and part of it.

Through a $2,500 sponsorship, 10 farm businesses will each receive their choice of:

🌱 A FREE exhibitor table + admission for one
OR
🎟️ Two FREE general admission tickets

Each package is valued at $250. Why? Because relationships matter.

As longtime farmers begin to retire and a new generation builds the future of farming in the Columbia Basin, there’s value in getting them, retailers, buyers and other food businesses into the same room. You’ll get to meet and learn from each other, local retailers and buyers, and build relationships that can last well beyond the event.

And FABx26 has sessions on regenerative agriculture, financing and funding, business growth, marketing and more.

This opportunity is open to farm businesses throughout the Columbia Basin. Fill out the application form, and 10 winners will be randomly selected from all eligible submissions.

🥕 Apply here by September 22, 2026: link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#Farmer #FoodBusiness #FarmBusiness #Farm #Kootenays #WestKootenays #EastKootenays #ColumbiaBasin #FoodProducer #FABx #FABx26 #FoodExpo #LoaclFood

Two days…a whole lot happening. Here’s how FABx26

Two days…a whole lot happening. Here’s how FABx26 breaks down. 👇

🛒 THURSDAY → Get your product in the room.
Thursday is about connections, exposure and market opportunities. Hear from Basin businesses that have successfully scaled, connect one-on-one with buyers and retail experts, then take those conversations onto the Expo floor and into Kimberley Farmers’ Market Basin Food Pop-Up Edition!

🌱 FRIDAY → Work on your business.
Friday is the deep dive. Dig into funding, scaling, retail, marketing, food science, regenerative agriculture and one-on-one conversations with experts throughout the day.

Farmers: if you can only choose one day, make it Friday. There’s a strong farming-focused stream built into the day.

Or better yet…come for both.

Join us November 5-6 in Kimberley! Register here → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#BasinFood #Food #LocalFood #FABx #FABx26 #FoodExpo #Expo #KimberleyBC #EastKootenays #WestKootenays #Farmers #FoodProducers

Kimberley, we're bringing the entire Columbia Basi

Kimberley, we're bringing the entire Columbia Basin to you! 🥕

On Thursday, November 5, the Basin Food & Buyers Expo is teaming up with the Kimberley Farmers' Market for a very special evening featuring food and beverage producers from across the Columbia Basin.

From products you've never tried to producers you may never have had the chance to meet, we're bringing a whole lot of the Basin together in one place.

Come taste, shop, meet the makers and discover what's being grown, fermented, baked, brewed and made throughout our region.

📅 Happening November 5 from 5–7 pm at the Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Learn more at https://basinfood.ca/

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

📸: Jess Kazemi, taken at the @kimberleyfarmersmarket.

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Got a food or beverage product you want on more sh

Got a food or beverage product you want on more shelves? 👀 Put it in front of the people who can help get it there.

We're looking for more Columbia Basin food and beverage producers and processors to exhibit at FABx26 this November!

As an exhibitor, you'll get:
🛒 Face time with buyers from across the region and beyond
🤝 Access to 1:1 Buyers on Tap sessions
🎟️ Full access to two days of workshops, speakers and networking
🍽️ Local meals, snacks and plenty of opportunities to connect
👥 Plus, the chance to introduce your products to the public at our special @kimberleyfarmersmarket

If you're ready to grow your business and get your products onto more shelves, this is your chance.

Let's get down to the Business of Food. 🥒

Join us November 5-6 in Kimberley! Register here → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

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The FABx26 agenda has been fermenting nicely. Want

It started as a one-day food expo in 2018 with a l

It started as a one-day food expo in 2018 with a local burger lunch and a single speaker. 🌱 Today, the Basin Food & Buyers Expo is a two-day gathering that brings together food producers, processors and buyers from across the region.

But the biggest change isn't the size of the event. It's the relationships.

Over the years, we've watched producers meet buyers at FABx, build connections over a meal, and months later see those same products on grocery store shelves. We've seen buyers who once came for a few hours now stay for the entire event.

Today, national retailers like Sobeys, Safeway and Save-On-Foods join the independent grocers who have supported FABx from the beginning, creating even more opportunities for meaningful connections.

We've also watched FABx become something people genuinely look forward to. November is a busy time, and the Basin is a big place, yet people continue to make room in their schedules, travel across the region and return year after year. That tells us this event has become something special.

The best part? This event has evolved because of you.

Every year we ask for your feedback. We keep what works, rethink what doesn't and continue building an event that reflects the needs of our regional food community.

That's why breakfast is back this year. That’s why we're creating more opportunities for one-on-one conversations with industry experts. That’s why local food continues to be at the heart of every meal we serve.

A strong regional food economy depends on connection between growers, producers, buyers, retailers and the organizations that support them. We're proud that FABx has become a place where those connections happen.

Thank you for helping shape what FABx has become. We can't wait to welcome you back to Kimberley this November 5 & 6.
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Get your ticket here → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

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Don't get yourself in a pickle, save $25 on your t

Don't get yourself in a pickle, save $25 on your ticket to the Basin Food & Buyers Expo until August 31. 🥒

Join us November 5 & 6 in Kimberley and explore 'The Business of Food: Where Ideas Ferment'.

🥒 Connect with buyers, producers and industry experts.
💡 Discover practical strategies you can apply to your business.
🤝 Build relationships that continue long after the event ends.
🍽️ Enjoy incredible local food that celebrates the Basin's producers.

Save $25 when you register by August 31 → link in bio🎟️

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#BasinFood #LocalFood #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #KimberleyBC #EastKootenays #WestKootenays #Kootenays #Food #Chef #Fermenting #Pickle

You asked for more food and we heard ya! 🥐 One of

You asked for more food and we heard ya! 🥐

One of the most common pieces of feedback from last year's Basin Food & Buyers Expo was more opportunities to eat and connect throughout the day.

So this year, we're serving up more than great conversations…
🥐 Breakfast is back to help you start your day.
🧀 Introducing a Ploughman's Lunch to go with our fermented theme, featuring incredible local meats, cheeses, pickles and more.
☕ Plus, all attendees will receive a dinner voucher for a night on the town meal on Thursday night!

Because some of the best business connections happen around a table.

And since this year is all about the Business of Food, we couldn't resist adding a few fun surprises along the way (let's just say... keep an eye out for a certain pickle-themed installation. 🥒✨…more info to come)!

We're excited to showcase the incredible food producers who make this region so special while creating even more opportunities for attendees to connect over great food.

See you November 5 and 6 in Kimberley. Get your ticket here → https://basin-food.tickit.ca/events/34852-basin-food-buyer-expo-fabx26

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#BasinFood #Food #LocalFood #FoodExpo #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #Chef #KimberleyBC #EastKootenays #WestKootenays

One of the biggest takeaways from last year's Basi

One of the biggest takeaways from last year's Basin Food & Buyers Expo was that attendees wanted more time with the experts.🎙️

So this year, we're making it happen.

We're excited to welcome back Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci, hosts of the popular @thiscommercelife podcast and two of Canada's leading retail experts. Last year, their sessions on retail fundamentals and understanding buyers were among the most talked-about conversations of the event. This year they’re coming back to chat with you directly!

New for 2026, we’re providing opportunities to connect one-on-one with industry experts. Think of it as office hours for your food business.

Have a 20-minute conversation with Phil, Kenny or one of our other industry experts. Bring your questions, challenges or ideas and get practical advice tailored to your business.

Whether you're wondering how to approach retail buyers, improve your product positioning or navigate your next stage of growth, you'll have dedicated time with people who've helped countless food businesses succeed.

Happening November 5 & 6 in Kimberley. Get your ticket here → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#FABx #BasinFood #LocalFood #FoodExpert #Podcast #FoodPodcast #BusinessofFood #KimberleyBC #Kootenays #WestKootenays #EastKootenays

Every food business has a story, and Leeza Zurwick

Every food business has a story, and Leeza Zurwick’s is one of resilience, growth and community. 💚

Since launching @happygutpro in 2017, Leeza has attended the Basin Food & Buyers Expo every year, and she credits it with helping her connect with buyers, grow her business and build lasting relationships.

Beyond the buyer connections, Leeza says one of the biggest benefits of FABx is spending time with fellow food entrepreneurs who understand exactly what it’s like to build a business.

Hear why she believes every food entrepreneur should experience the Basin Food & Buyers Expo in our latest reel and learn more about her business here → www.happygutpro.com

Join us November 5-6 in Kimberley! Get your ticket here → www.basin-food.tickit.ca/events/34852-basin-food-buyer-expo-fabx26 (link in bio)

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust

#BasinFood #CastlegarBC #WestKootenays #WaterKefir #FoodProducer

Want to get the most out of this year’s Basin Food

Want to get the most out of this year’s Basin Food & Buyers Expo? A little preparation goes a long way.

This year's workshops are going to be super hands-on, designed to go beyond the basics and give you practical tools you can apply directly to your business. Coming prepared means you'll be able to get even more value from every conversation, workshop and networking opportunity.

Here's what we recommend bringing:

📊 Business
• Your cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Sell sheets
• Your elevator pitch
• Business cards
• Any promotional materials you'd like to share

💻 Digital
• Make sure your website and social media are up to date with your latest products and contact information. Lots of new eyes will be on your business during and after the event!
• Review the event agenda and attendee list ahead of time so you can identify the people you'd like to connect with.

🎒 Practical
• Water bottle
• Gum or mints (you'll be doing lots of talking!)
• Pen and notebook
• Phone charger

One important note: if you're bringing financial information like your cost of goods or pricing, it's for your own reference only. You won't be asked to share it publicly or with the group, it simply helps you apply workshop content directly to your own business.

A little preparation now can make a big difference when you're in the room.

Happening November 5 & 6 in Kimberley. Get your ticket here → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

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Why do food producers attend the Basin Food & Buye

Why do food producers attend the Basin Food & Buyers Expo? 🌱 Because growing a food business takes more than a great product.

It takes relationships, market insight and honest feedback.

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo brings producers face-to-face with buyers, processors, chefs and industry leaders from across the Columbia Basin.

As a food or beverage producer, you'll have the opportunity to:

🛒 Connect directly with buyers and decision-makers
💬 Receive valuable feedback on your products, pricing and market fit
🤝 Build relationships that can lead to new wholesale opportunities
📈 Learn what's happening across the regional food economy
🌱 Connect with fellow producers facing many of the same opportunities and challenges
🎤 Access workshops, speakers and conversations designed to help food businesses grow

Sometimes the most valuable part of the event isn't making a sale. It's discovering what buyers are looking for, hearing how your products are performing in the marketplace and making connections that can help shape your next business decision.

Join us November 5-6 in Kimberley! Get your ticket here → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#BasinFood #FABx #FABx26 #KimberleyBC #EastKootenays #Kootenays #WestKootenays #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #Chef #Food #LocalFood

Save $25 on your Basin Food & Buyers Expo ticket t

Save $25 on your Basin Food & Buyers Expo ticket this August! 🎟️

From August 1-30, you'll receive $25 off two days of practical workshops, buyer connections, incredible local food and conversations that will help your food business grow.

This year's theme is The Business of Food: Where Ideas Ferment… because the best ideas don't happen overnight. They grow through collaboration, fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations.

At FABx26, you'll have the opportunity to:

🥒 Connect with buyers, producers and industry experts.
💡 Discover practical strategies you can apply to your business.
🤝 Build relationships that continue long after the event ends.
🍽️ Enjoy incredible local food that celebrates the Basin's producers.

Whether you're launching a new product, expanding into retail or simply looking for your next great idea, this is where inspiration meets action.

So, if you're looking to get your ideas fermenting, now's the time.

Join us November 5-6 in Kimberley! Register by August 30 and save $25 → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#BasinFood #LocalFood #FABx #FABx26 #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #Food #KimberleyBC #WestKootenays #EastKootenays #Kootenays

"The Buyers Expo was really encouraging for us. We

"The Buyers Expo was really encouraging for us. We had solid interest from multiple retailers and several buyers told us directly that we're a great fit for their assortment."

That's the kind of feedback we love to hear.

At the Basin Food & Buyers Expo, producers have the opportunity to put their products directly in front of buyers, receive honest feedback and have the kinds of conversations that are difficult to have over email or a quick sales call.

Sometimes those conversations lead to new listings in stores. Sometimes they spark new partnerships. And sometimes they simply provide the confidence and market insight needed to take the next step in your business.

Join us November 5-6 in Kimberley!

Get your ticket here → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#BasinFood #Food #LocalFood #Testimonial #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #KimberleyBC #EastKootenays #Kootenays #WestKootenays #FoodExpo #EatLocal #FABx26

Coming to the Basin Food & Buyers Expo from out of

Coming to the Basin Food & Buyers Expo from out of town? 🏔️ We've secured special accommodation rates for attendees at several resorts on Kimberley's beautiful ski hill.

Stay just steps from the action, with easy access to event programming, networking opportunities and this year's farm-to-table dinner at The Old Bauernhaus. In fact, it's only about a 15 minute walk from your room to dinner and back again. 🍽️

Attendees can access special rates at:
🏨 Trickle Creek Lodge
🏨 Mountain Spirit Resort
🏨 Northstar Mountain Village Resort

To access the discounted rates, simply quote “BASIN FOOD EXPO” or “FABx Basin Food 2026” when booking.

Whether you're travelling from Fernie, Revelstoke, Creston, Nelson or beyond, we encourage you to make a couple of days of it and enjoy everything Kimberley has to offer while connecting with food producers, processors and buyers from across the Columbia Basin.

Join us November 5-6 in Kimberley!

Get your ticket here → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

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Tomorrow is the final day for early bird pricing!

Tomorrow is the final day for early bird pricing! 🎟️If you've been thinking about attending the 2026 Basin Food & Buyers Expo, now is the time to get your ticket.

On July 15, early bird pricing ends.

This November 5 & 6, food producers, processors, buyers, chefs and industry partners from across the Columbia Basin will gather in Kimberley for two days dedicated to “The Business of Food: Where Ideas Ferment”.

It's a chance to step away from the day-to-day, connect with people across the food value chain, discover new opportunities and gain a broader perspective on what's happening in our regional food economy.

Whether you're looking to grow your business, strengthen relationships, source local products or simply stay connected to the future of food in the Basin, we'd love to see you there.

Get your early bird ticket now → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#BasinFood #LocalFood #FABx #FABx26 #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #Food #WestKootenays #EastKootenays #KimberleyBC

Exhibitor registration for the 2026 Basin Food & B

Food businesses don't grow in isolation. The best

Food businesses don't grow in isolation.

The best ideas, partnerships and opportunities often come from conversations you weren't expecting to have.

The Columbia Basin is full of innovative food producers, processors and buyers doing incredible work.

The challenge? Many of us are so focused on running our own businesses that we rarely get the chance to step back, connect and see the bigger picture.

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo exists to change that.

For two days, you'll be in the same room as the people growing, making, processing and buying food from across our region.

You'll discover new opportunities.

You'll hear new ideas.

You'll make connections that simply don't happen over email.

And you'll leave with a better understanding of where our regional food economy is headed.

Join us November 5-6 in Kimberley where we’ll explore “The Business of Food: Where Ideas Ferment”.

Early bird tickets are on sale now. Get yours before prices go up on July 15 → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#BasinFood #FoodExpo #EastKootenays #WestKootenays #Kootenays #FoodBusiness #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #LocalFood #SmallBusinessAdvice #SmallBusinessOwner

Wondering if the Basin Food & Buyers Expo is right

Wondering if the Basin Food & Buyers Expo is right for you? 🤔If you grow food, make it, process it, buy it or champion it, the answer is probably yes.

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is happening in Kimberley this November 5 and 6. We bring together the people behind the Columbia Basin food economy for two days dedicated to ‘The Business of Food: Where Ideas Ferment’.

👩‍🌾 Food producers: Connect directly with buyers, showcase your products, gain practical business insights and build relationships that can help grow your business.

🏭 Food processors: Share ideas, discover new opportunities, strengthen your supply chain connections and learn from others working across the regional food system.

🛒 Buyers: Meet innovative local producers, discover new products and connect with the people helping shape the future of food in the Columbia Basin.

Last year, attendees reported making an average of 4-7 new business connections and 100% of surveyed participants said they would attend again.

Because sometimes one conversation can change the trajectory of your business.

Early bird tickets are on sale now. Get yours before prices go up on July 15 → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#BasinFood #LocalFood #Food #FoodBusiness #FABx #FABx26 #EastKootenay #EastKootenays #WestKootenays #Kootenays #KimberleyBC

It's not just about discovering new products. For

It's not just about discovering new products. For many food buyers, the real value comes from stepping away from emails, sales calls and quick store visits to have meaningful conversations with the people behind the products.

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo creates space for buyers to:

🤝 Strengthen relationships with existing suppliers
💬 Share feedback on pricing, packaging, merchandising and product performance
📈 Learn what's trending across the regional food economy
🏪 Connect with fellow buyers & independent grocers
🌱 Better understand the challenges and opportunities facing local producers
🔍 Discover new products and businesses from across the Columbia Basin

The conversations go both ways. Producers gain valuable market insight, while buyers gain a deeper understanding of how they can better support local food businesses and move more local products off the shelf.

And beyond the Expo floor, buyers have the opportunity to connect with producers, processors, chefs, economic development organizations and others during networking sessions and the farm-to-table dinner.

As one longtime buyer attendee shared with us, the event offers something that's difficult to find elsewhere: the chance to step back from day-to-day purchasing decisions and see the bigger picture of what's happening across our region's food system.

If you're a buyer looking to build stronger supplier relationships, discover new opportunities and stay connected to the future of local food, this event is for you.

Join us November 5-6 in Kimberley!

Early bird tickets are on sale now. Get yours before prices go up on July 15 → link in bio

The Basin Food & Buyers Expo is proudly supported by @columbiabasintrust.

#BasinFood #FABx #FABx26 #FoodProducer #FoodBuyer #WestKootenays #EastKootenays #EastKootenay #Kootenays #ColumbiaBasin #Food #LocalFood #FoodBusiness

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