QSA's Week in Food (#6, 2024)

Canada invests $27M in food-grade acid production; Alberta youth programs receive $731K; PEI seafood sector gets $7.6M boost.

QSA's Week in Food (#6, 2024)

Start Date: 2024-11-09
End Date: 2024-11-15

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Canada Invests in Food Ingredient Manufacturing

The Canadian government announced a $27 million investment in Bartek Ingredients Inc., a leader in food-grade acid production. This investment supports Bartek's $192.5 million project to build a new facility in Stoney Creek, Ontario. The facility will feature advanced technology and energy management systems, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. This initiative is expected to maintain 160 jobs in the Hamilton area, bolstering local employment in the food manufacturing sector. The project will enhance Canada's global competitiveness in acidulant manufacturing, crucial for quality and safety in food processing.

Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']