Expanding International Appetite for Nova Scotia Organics
News Release
Funding supports targeted marketing efforts into new European and Asian markets
Darrell Samson, Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, toured the Nova Scotia Organics production facility in Lawrencetown, where he was accompanied by Nancy Smithers, Founder and President, and Jeremy Hunter, General Manager (right)
January 23, 2018 – Lawrencetown, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses succeed in the global market is integral to generating growth, creating jobs and strengthening the country’s middle class. This is why the Government of Canada is investing $430,815 in Nova Scotia Organics to help the rural Nova Scotia company market its complete line of USDA Certified Organic vitamins, minerals, supplements and snacks to growing markets in Asia and the European Union.
Darrell Samson, Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, was onsite today touring the facilities at Nova Scotia Organics and announced the assistance on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). The repayable contribution is being made through ACOA’s Business Development Program, which helps small and medium-sized enterprises expand and modernize to improve competitiveness.
The company will use the funds to implement a marketing plan to build on existing export markets and drive additional sales in Canada, Japan, the United States and Europe. This will allow the company to create awareness of its certified organic products, a key attribute in a growing global marketplace.
This investment builds on commitments made by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces to drive economic growth in the region through the Atlantic Growth Strategy, which involves targeted actions to create opportunities for all Atlantic Canadians, support long-term growth and position the region to capitalize on emerging opportunities in a variety of areas including trade.
Quotes
“Our government applauds Atlantic Canadian companies that are selling more goods and products in world markets and helping to grow the region’s economy. Nova Scotia Organics is a shining example of the success that can be obtained when companies capitalize on existing strengths to forge new paths in highly competitive international markets, creating jobs and prosperity for the middle class.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“Nova Scotia Organics is developing a well-earned reputation for providing high-quality, USDA certified vitamins, minerals, supplements and snacks for national and international export. I am pleased with today’s funding announcement, which reaffirms the Government of Canada’s commitment to businesses whose products and services are competing successfully in international markets.”
- Darrell Samson, Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook
“Nova Scotia Organics produces the only complete line of Certified Organic food based supplements. All of our products are produced at our own Health Canada licensed and organic certified (certified by Ecocert) facility in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. This project will assist us in securing the marketing expertise necessary to reach retailers and consumers to capitalize on our current position as a market leader.”
- Nancy Smithers, Owner and CEO, Nova Scotia Organics
Quick Facts
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Located in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia Organics has been in operation for 21 years, and currently produces its world-renowned products in its state-of-the-art, 30,000-square foot manufacturing facility.
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The company sources its USDA Certified Organic ingredients from 12 different countries.
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According to the Global Organic Trade Guide, Canadian organic packaged food consumption is expected to grow approximately four per cent over the next three years resulting in sales worth 1.6 billion US dollars.
Contacts
Alex Smith
Director of Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Phone: 902-426-9417 | 902-880-3839 (cell)
E-mail: alex.smith@canada.ca
Nancy Smithers
Founder and President
NNS Organics Ltd
Phone: 877-434-7206
E-mail: media@novascotiaorganics.com
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