QSA's Week in Food (#7, 2025)

PacifiCan invests $1.1 million in sustainable aquaculture; food services revenue up 12.5% in 2023; Canada's food prices drop for first time in eight years; new B.C. task force addresses food security.

Start Date: 2025-02-15
End Date: 2025-02-21

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PacifiCan Boosts Sustainable Aquaculture on Vancouver Island

The Government of Canada has committed over $1.1 million to support sustainable aquaculture on Vancouver Island. This funding, announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, includes $881,600 for the Seaweed Innovation Hub to enhance seaweed processing technologies and $250,000 for the B.C. Shellfish Growers' Association to modernize shellfish production. These initiatives aim to strengthen B.C.'s seaweed and shellfish sectors, creating jobs and increasing export opportunities.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca

Food Services Revenue Surge in 2023

Statistics Canada reported a 12.5% increase in operating revenue for food services and drinking places, reaching $95 billion in 2023. This represents a 21.2% rise compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, indicating a robust recovery and growth in the sector.