QSA's Week in Food (#10, 2024)
Lab expansion boosts Atlantic agri-food; PEI workforce program launched; Nutrition North board updates; Quebec Fisheries gets $3M; Canada Gazette adjusts drug fees.
Start Date: 2024-12-07
End Date: 2024-12-13
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Expansion of Agri-food and Beverage Lab in Atlantic Canada
The Canadian government is investing $411,434 to upgrade the Acadia Laboratory for Agri-Food and Beverage in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. This expansion aims to enhance testing capabilities across Atlantic Canada's growing wine, craft beverage, and food sectors. With new equipment, ALAB will offer ISO-accredited testing services, aiding regional producers in meeting regulatory and export standards. This move is expected to streamline lab processes and support a marketing plan, facilitating business growth in Atlantic Canada.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']
