Helping Prince Edward Island farmers and producers maximize the amount of high quality potatoes that make it to market helps grow the economy while building on the province’s reputation as a world leader in potato exports. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in innovative food safety equipment that will support small and large producers across the Island as they continue to increase and diversify product offerings for the global market.
The Honourable Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today joined the Honourable Robert Henderson, PEI Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture to announce funding for RWL Holdings Ltd, a raw potato preparation operation in Travellers Rest, PEI.
The company is receiving a repayable contribution of $375,000 through ACOA’s Business Development Program to purchase and install the latest technology in food safety at its facilities, supporting its mission to strengthen the Island’s potato industry.
The Province of Prince Edward Island is also supporting the project with $30,000 under the Innovative Technologies Program. This program provides assistance to demonstrate and evaluate technology new to Prince Edward Island, designed to yield positive economic benefits to the Province.
This investment builds on commitments made by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces to drive economic growth in the region through the Atlantic Growth Strategy. The strategy supports strategic investments in initiatives that build on the region’s competitive advantages, such as its thriving agriculture industry, strong export potential, growing innovation network, and skilled workforce.
Source : Government of Canada