The federal and provincial governments are providing up to $1.3 million in grants through Growing Forward 2 to help northern Alberta food processors upgrade equipment, expand capacity and improve efficiency to meet a growing demand for high-quality, value-added products.
These investments reflect the governments' commitment to support jobs in food processing and to help value-added businesses pursue economic opportunities and respond to consumer demand.
ADM Agri-Industries is one of four Northern Alberta food processors growing their businesses with the help of government investment. The Lloydminster business, which produces renewable products for food, animal feed, and chemical and energy use, received $546,000 through Growing Forward 2 towards costs of an equipment upgrade to improve capacity and increase efficiency.
Additional Northern Alberta agri-food processors benefiting from Growing Forward 2 grants include:
- GFR Ingredients – to purchase equipment for the production of high-protein hemp powder products.
- Bunge Canada Holdings Inc. –approximately $280,000 to help upgrade its oilseed processing facility in Fort Saskatchewan.
- Champion Petfoods LP – $288,990 for equipment and systems to increase productivity and reduce energy consumption.
Source : Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada