Finalists Revealed for Consumer Products Category at 2016 BC Export Awards

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - November 01, 2016) - SYSPRO, a provider of award-winning, best-of-breed Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution for on-premise and cloud-based utilization, today announced that one of its customers, Daiya Foods, has earned a finalist nomination in the Consumer Products Category for the 2016 British Columbia Export Awards. SYSPRO Canada is proud to be a premier sponsor of this year's awards.

The BC Export Awards are the province's most prestigious awards paying tribute to the success, achievements and innovative approaches of BC's top exporting companies. Conceived in 1982, the program was initiated by the Ministry of Economic Development to raise the awareness and recognize the contribution that the manufacturing and service sectors were making to the economy of British Columbia. Since that time, the number and categories of the awards have changed and varied in order to reflect the changes that have taken place in the economy of the province. Business in Vancouver currently organizes the annual event.

"The success of this program which has recognized over 300 companies since its inception, has reflected the growth and diversity of BC's economy over the past 30 years. With substantial markets now in every region of the world, BC's exporting companies have become truly international in their scope as well as their vision," according to Sue Belisle, President & Publisher, Business in Vancouver Media Group.

"It is a great honor to be selected as a finalist for the 2016 British Columbia Export Awards," said Greg Blake, Co-Founder, Daiya Foods. "As a leading purveyor of plant-based foods, we strive to be innovative in our approach to providing our customers with tasty foods that are better for you, and we're pleased to be recognized for our success in meeting this demand in the marketplace."

"We are very proud of Daiya's team for their success in persevering with their innovation, and leading the way with their plant-based food solutions," according to James Moffatt, President of SYSPRO Canada. "We are excited to sponsor the BC Export Awards which recognizes the achievements of leading Canadian manufacturers, who have made significant contributions to both the provincial and national economy. BC's exporting companies have become truly international in their scope, as well as, their vision. We take pride in our customers' aspirations to achieve performance excellence, and dedicate our talented team of experts to help our customers achieve that success."

Winners will be announced at the BC Export Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 18th, 2016 from 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

More details about the BC Export Awards can be found at: http://www.bcexportawards.com/

The complete list of finalists for the 2016 BC Export Awards can be found at: http://www.bcexportawards.com/2016-finalists/

About Daiya Foods

Daiya Foods was founded in 2008 out of a love for food and a commitment to healthy living. Today, as an industry leader, Daiya remains passionate about celebrating delicious food that is dairy, gluten and soy free. Its line of premium plant-based foods, like Greek Yogurt Alternatives, Pizzas, Cheezecakes, Cream Cheese Style Spreads, and wonderful cheese alternatives, including Blocks, Shreds and Slices, are available in the dairy case and freezer aisle. Daiya also recently expanded its offerings to include shelf-stable products like its Cheezy Macs and Dairy-Free Dressings. Daiya's selection of deliciously dairy-free foods can be found in more than 22,000 grocery stores in the U.S., including Whole Foods, Kroger's, Safeway and Publix, as well as most natural food retailers. For more information about Daiya, please visit www.daiyafoods.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

About SYSPRO

SYSPRO is one of the longest standing and largest independent, international providers of ERP systems for mid-market manufacturers and distributors worldwide. SYSPRO has for more than 35 years delivered on its promise to provide thousands of its customers globally with the tools required to effectively operate and compete. Backed by a truly dedicated and professional team of employees and partners around the world, the company's ability to innovate and develop technologies based on the needs of customers is one of the reasons why SYSPRO enjoys one of the highest retention rates in the industry.

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