Governments of Canada and Manitoba investing over $6 million to strengthen local food processing sector
News release
July 23, 2025 – Brandon, Manitoba – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing more than $6 million to help modernize food processing facilities and increase food production capacity across Manitoba under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced today.
Nineteen food processors in Manitoba have been approved for funding for equipment upgrades, facility expansions, and new technologies that will improve efficiency, production capacity, and environmental performance.
Some of the approved projects include:
- Jowett Farms in Blumenort, for refrigeration and line speed improvements
- River Valley Specialty Farms Inc., in Bagot, for installation of high-accuracy sorter
- Prairie Flour Mills Ltd., in Elie, for grain receiving expansion
- Buffalo Creek Mills in Altona, for doubling capacity of oat flaking
- Prairie Fava Ltd., in Glenboro, for increasing storage capacity
Quotes
“When we invest in food processors, we’re helping them grow, stay competitive, and ensure they can keep putting their high-quality food on tables here in Canada and around the world. These projects will help build a stronger, more resilient food system while supporting good jobs in the process.”
- The Honourable Heath MacDonald, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
“These investments support our economy, strengthen our communities, and ensure sustainable food security for generations. By enhancing our local food infrastructure, we help to create jobs, reduce our carbon footprint, and foster a resilient food system that benefits everyone.”
- Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture
“We’re grateful for the support from the governments of Canada and Manitoba through Sustainable CAP. This investment will help us modernize our Brandon pork facility with state-of-the-art equipment, improving reliability, efficiency, and production quality. This investment positions us to increase processing capacity, create new jobs and strengthen Canada's food system while meeting growing consumer demand.”
- Denis Organ, President, Pork Operations, Maple Leaf Foods
Quick facts
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Sustainable CAP is a 5-year, $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation and resiliency of Canada’s agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5-billion commitment that is cost-shared 60% federally and 40% provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.
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