Protein Industries Canada Expands Efforts to Build a Stronger and More Resilient Food Supply Chain.
Protein Industries Canada has welcomed two additional companies into its Strengthening the Canadian Supply Chain program, further supporting efforts to increase the use of Canadian-grown and processed ingredients in food manufacturing.
The latest projects aim to enhance domestic processing capacity while building a stronger and more resilient food supply chain.
The initiative encourages businesses to create and reformulate products using ingredients sourced within Canada, helping generate greater value from Canadian agriculture while expanding sustainable food choices for consumers.
“Our government is taking decisive action to strengthen Canada’s domestic food production and improve access to affordable, nutritious food—key priorities in our new National Food Security Strategy,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
“Protein Industries Canada’s investments in the development of innovative products using Canadian crops are helping mitigate the impacts of tariffs and global trade pressures while driving economic growth,” said Joly.
Created in response to increasing trade uncertainty and tariffs, the program supports companies seeking to reduce dependence on imported ingredients by developing products made with Canadian crops.
“The priorities of Canadian food manufacturers align directly with the priorities of Canadians: make more from what we grow, to see cost efficiencies and improved sustainability outcomes, and the potential for improved functionality, taste or texture,” Protein Industries Canada CEO Tyler Groeneveld said.
“As outlined in the National Food Security Strategy, the benefits of processing more food at home extends nation-wide,” continued Groenveld. “By making more here, we can create a more prosperous Canada, built on a stronger food supply chain generating new economic opportunity.”
Ontario-based Farm Girl will reformulate its granola products using Canadian faba and pea protein to improve nutrition while lowering retail costs.
Meanwhile, British Columbia’s Body Energy Club will incorporate Canadian pea protein into its vegan protein powder line, strengthening supply chain resilience and reinforcing its Made in Canada positioning.
These investments also support Protein Industries Canada’s long-term vision of growing the nation’s plant-based food, feed and ingredient sector into a $25 billion industry while creating new economic opportunities across the country.
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