QSA's Week in Food (#2, 2025)
Dairy processing investments in Ontario; Sobeys lifts grocery store restriction; Crop research funding in Saskatchewan; Bunge's acquisition of Viterra approved; Cedar Valley Selections expansion support.
Start Date: 2025-01-11
End Date: 2025-01-17
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Governments Invest in Ontario’s Dairy Processing Sector
On January 15, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced a joint investment with the Ontario government, allocating up to $7.18 million to modernize the province's dairy processing sector. This initiative, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, aims to enhance processing capacity and food safety across 70 projects. Notable recipients include Four All Ice Cream and Max and Lion Production, which are set to receive significant funding for equipment upgrades. The initiative is expected to generate approximately $22 million in total capital investments, ensuring a steady supply of high-quality milk products.
Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']
