We’re exploring the feasibility of a community-based bulk purchasing and distribution approach connected to the new Food Innovation Centre in Cranbrook. The goal is to better support local producers, improve food access, and strengthen regional food distribution in ways that are practical, fair, and sustainable. This is not a finished plan — your feedback will help determine how this makes sense, and what it should (or should not) include.
This short survey helps us understand what is working for producers right now, where challenges exist, and what kinds of models could be most useful. All questions are optional, responses are anonymous, and you can choose to be contacted for a follow-up conversation if you’d like.

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1. I would be open to a follow-up conversation (in person or by phone)

About Your Operation

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2. Which best describes your role?

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3. What do you produce? (Check all that apply)

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4. What is the general scale of your operation?

Current Sales Channels

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5. How do you currently sell your products? (Check all that apply)

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6. Overall, how satisfied are you with your current sales channels?

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7. What feels most challenging right now? (Check up to 3)

Production Capacity & Seasonality

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8. Which months could you realistically supply products in bulk?

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9. Could you supply some products in bulk quantities without straining your operation?

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10. Do you have minimum order sizes that make bulk sales worthwhile to you?

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11. Are there times of year when additional bulk sales would be especially helpful?

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12. Are you interested in increasing production, or adding new sales channels?

Pricing & Financial Realities

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13. Do you currently sell at wholesale pricing?

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14. Which costs most limit your ability to lower prices? (Check all that apply)

Logistics, Packaging & Storage

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15. Do you currently sell or package products in bulk formats?

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16. Would you be willing to supply products in bulk-ready formats (e.g. cases, bins, 10–20 lb bags) if pricing and logistics make sense?

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17. Which logistical challenges are hardest right now? (Check all that apply)

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18. Would access to shared cold, dry, or freezer storage increase your ability to sell or produce more?

Wholesale & Institutional Markets

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19. Do you currently sell to restaurants, grocery stores, or institutions?

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20. If yes, approximately what portion of your sales is wholesale?

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21. What best describes how you feel about wholesale sales?

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22. Would a single point of coordination for ordering, invoicing, and delivery be helpful?

Monthly Consumer Bulk Buying Program

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23. How interested would you be in selling bulk quantities directly to households through a monthly pre-order system?

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24. Do you currently sell bulk quantities to household customers?

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25. Which products of yours do you think consumers would realistically buy in larger quantities?

Barriers, Gaps & Support

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26. From your perspective, where are the biggest gaps or pinch points in the local food system?

Trust, Experience & Partnerships

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27. Do you have concerns about participating in a food hub or shared distribution model?

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28. If yes, what would help build trust and confidence?

Looking Forward

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29. If a food distribution hub worked well, how might it affect your business?

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30. What would success look like to you after one year?

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31. Are there other producers or suppliers we should speak with?

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32. Would you like to stay involved or provide feedback as this project develops?

Closing Invitation

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33. Is there anything we didn’t ask that you feel is important for us to understand?

Thank you so much for the time you spent to share your experience through this survey. If you have any questions or further comments, please contact us!

sophie.larsen@ccssebc.com
meredith.funston@ccssebc.com
(778) 517 5447
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