Beverages
Canada’s dynamic beverage industry includes traditional beverage processors, as well as breweries, wineries and distilleries. These segments have seen immense growth over the past few decades. The multi-billion-dollar non-alcoholic beverage industry is defined by an expansive lineup and continued innovation, as new products in the soft drink, sports drink, juices, water, dairy, tea and coffee categories are introduced.
As the industry continues to expand, the competition will only become more intense. Our beverage processing specialists offer the in-depth services you need to contain competitors that spill into your key markets. We deliver the industry expertise and scalable solutions to enhance all aspects of your beverage business structure so you can effectively manage growth, streamline operations and increase profitability.
Solutions for Your Success
Canada’s brewery, winery and beverage industry is flourishing, attracting more customers and business than ever. We help you stand out in a crowded but vibrant marketplace.
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Whether you want to buy, sell or exit, expand production facilities or re-finance your capital structure, our beverage industry specialists present solutions to grow your organization’s top line revenues.
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Work on what you can control: to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of your operations. We will identify cost-saving measures, assess performance, analyse costs and develop strategic growth plans.
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Transition out of the business you’ve worked hard to build, on your terms. We work with you on tax and estate planning, wealth and asset management and valuations — so your business can thrive well after you’ve left.
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Our unique approach to assurance seamlessly integrates with existing business processes to help you control costs, streamline operations, ensure compliance and cultivate opportunities for growth.
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Utilize a tax strategy that ensures compliance while minimizing your tax exposure.
Insights
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Progress
July 22, 2022
$166-million in government support up for grabs for Canada’s wine sector
The application deadline for the Government of Canada’s Wine Sector Support Program with up to $166-million in funding is August 12, 2022.
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Agility
June 28, 2022
How to prepare your operations for a recession – your guide to surviving and thriving through uncertainty
Headlines are being dominated by talks of a recession. Find out what you can do to prepare your business for any challenges ahead.
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Performance
June 13, 2022
Build a stronger food and beverage business by building stronger business skills
In an industry known for passion and purpose, knowing your numbers can be your biggest differentiator. Here’s how the right advisor can help.
Contact Our Food and Beverages Processing Team
Glenn Fraser CPA, CA, MBA
Senior Vice President, Private Enterprise
Glenn is a member of MNP’s Private Enterprise team in Toronto. Glenn brings more than 25 years of experience to his role proactively serving privately held and owner-managed businesses in a variety of industries. In addition to assurance and tax compliance, he helps clients with business strategy, financing, tax strategy, and succession planning.
Prior to his current role, Glenn was the Vice President and National Leader of MNP’s Food and Beverage and Cannabis team. Glenn was also a member of the Firm’s Board of Directors from 2015 to 2022.
Glenn is an active community volunteer with a long history of board appointments with several charities, including Childhood Cancer Canada, where he served as board chair for more than a decade.
Glenn earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from York University. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA).