January 19, 2017 11:00 A.M.Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Ontario is recognizing the work of local agri-food innovators whose ideas and passion strengthen their businesses, grow the agri-food sector, boost the economy and create jobs.
2016 Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence recipients are being recognized for their contributions to boosting economic growth in Ontario by creating new products that help to support job creation, add value to existing products and support a sustainable environment.
The award recipients from Northeastern Ontario are:
- Acres of Dreams - Timmins
- Algoma Highlands - Wawa
- Fromagerie Kapuskoise Inc. - Kapuskasing
- Meeker's Management Service - Manitoulin
- Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance - New Liskeard
Award recipients also help Ontario meet the Premier's Agri-Food Growth Challenge by supporting the province's efforts to double the growth rate of the agri-food sector and create 120,000 jobs by 2020.
Supporting a strong and innovative agri-food industry is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.