Canada's food and beverage processing industry is an important driver of economic growth in Canada. The Government of Canada continues to support the innovation and competitiveness of the food and beverage sector, so that it can create job opportunities for Canadians and add value to our agricultural sector.
The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Kings– Hants, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, announced today an investment of up to $1.75 million to Scotian Gold Cooperative Ltd. in support of a new state-of- theart apple packing facility in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia.
This investment enabled Scotian Gold to expand its Coldbrook facility and to purchase and install two new-to-Atlantic high efficiency production lines.
With the facility expansion and new technology, Scotian Gold expects to grow its sales and demand of premium, Nova Scotia-grown apples, both in Canada and in the Unites States.
Source: AAFC