Cranbrook Food Innovation Centre

A community facility supporting farmers, food producers and community organizations working to strengthen our local food system.

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A Place to Grow, Make, Share, and Connect

The Cranbrook Food Innovation Centre is a community-focused facility designed to strengthen the local food system by providing the space, equipment, and infrastructure needed to grow food businesses, support community initiatives, and create new opportunities throughout the East Kootenay region.

Developed by Community Connections Society of Southeast BC, the Centre brings together commercial food production, processing, storage, distribution, education, and community gathering spaces under one roof.

By making specialized food infrastructure more accessible, the Centre helps reduce barriers for local farmers, food entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community organizations. Whether it’s developing a new food product, preparing meals for the community, storing locally grown produce, or sharing food skills and knowledge, the Centre provides practical resources to help good ideas become reality.

The Food Innovation Centre also serves as a permanent home for several of Community Connections’ Good Food Programs. These programs operate alongside opportunities for other organizations, businesses, and community members to access the facility and contribute to a stronger regional food system.

Our goal is to help more food be grown, made, shared, and enjoyed locally, while building a food system that is more connected, resilient, and accessible to everyone.

The Food Innovation Centre is currently in the construction phase and will open in 2027.