The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced a joint investment of over $6 million to modernize food processing facilities and expand food production capacity across Manitoba. This funding falls under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a federal-provincial initiative aimed at enhancing the agricultural sector’s innovation and competitiveness.
Nineteen food processors in Manitoba have been selected to receive funding for various improvements. These include equipment upgrades, facility expansions, and the adoption of new technologies to boost efficiency, output, and environmental sustainability. Specific projects include refrigeration and line speed enhancements at Jowett Farms in Blumenort, a high-accuracy sorter at River Valley Specialty Farms in Bagot, grain receiving expansion at Prairie Flour Mills in Elie, capacity doubling for oat flaking at Buffalo Creek Mills in Altona, and increased storage at Prairie Fava Ltd. in Glenboro.
Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5 billion initiative by federal, provincial, and territorial governments. It includes $1 billion in federally administered programs and $2.5 billion in cost-shared programming (60% federal, 40% provincial/territorial) designed and implemented at the provincial and territorial levels. The program aims to bolster the resilience and sustainability of Canada’s agriculture and agri-food industries.
