Sackville bakery gets investment to boost production
News release
December 7, 2020 · Sackville, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Atlantic Canada’s food industry is one of the region’s largest economic engines, exporting billions of dollars’ worth of products every year. Connecting food and beverage businesses with the tools they need to grow their global export opportunities will strengthen the food sector, creating jobs and positioning Atlantic Canada for a strong economic recovery.
New Brunswick company using technology to grow its business
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour, together with the Honourable Arlene Dunn, Minister of Economic Development and Small Business and Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, today announced a joint investment of $180,000 to Kookie Kutter Bakery (2019) Inc. to purchase advanced manufacturing equipment. Minister LeBlanc made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages.
The new machinery, which includes cutting machines and ovens, will improve the company’s production capacity and efficiencies, boosting its domestic and international sales and creating up to eight new jobs over five years.
Today’s announcement demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to support the Canadian food and beverage industry. Investments like this one will help ensure there are food sector jobs for Canadians to go back to when the country recovers from the pandemic.
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“Investing in innovative technologies will allow rural-based food producers to take advantage of new opportunities, modernize their production processes, and compete in the international marketplace. This investment from ACOA will help Atlantic Canada’s food and beverage economy prepare for a strong economic recovery.”
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
“The food sector is an essential industry in Atlantic Canada. By helping food and beverage-based businesses to not only survive, but thrive, we are ensuring that our food sector is well-positioned to play a major role in Canada’s economic recovery. This support will help Kookie Kutter Bakery innovate and pursue new business opportunities – creating jobs, driving the local economy, and strengthening the sector as a whole.”
- The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour
“Our government is committed to creating the environment and conditions New Brunswick companies need to succeed. Connecting companies with the expertise and support they need to grow their operations, improve productivity, and develop their export potential will work to maintain our competitive advantage, energize the private sector, and grow the economy. A win for our businesses is a win for all.”
- The Honourable Arlene Dunn, Minister of Economic Development and Small Business and Minister responsible for Opportunities NB
“The Kookie Kutter Bakery, located in Sackville New Brunswick, is known for our famous Ginger Snaps. The bakery has been making this delicious healthy snack with only eight simple natural ingredients for more than 25 years. We are excited about our recent capital investment into a new facility and equipment, as it increases our production capabilities substantially while meeting the highest level of food & health safety standards. Thanks to the support from our partners like ACOA and the Government of New Brunswick, our famous Ginger Snap is poised to become a national product and continues our expansion into grocery stores throughout the New England States.”
- Gilles Comeau, President and Distribution Office Manager, Kookie Kutter Bakery (2019) Inc.
Quick facts
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Adopting advanced manufacturing activities helps drive business growth, boosts exports and creates employment opportunities, making communities stronger.
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The Government of Canada is providing a repayable contribution of $150,000 to Kookie Kutter Bakery (2019) Inc., while the Province of New Brunswick is investing $30,000 towards the project.
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Federal support for the project is provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program, which supports projects that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation.
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Contacts
Catherine Mounier-Desrochers
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Economic
Development and Official Languages
Catherine.Mounier-Desrochers@canada.ca
Autumn Lawrence
Communications
Province of New Brunswick
506-461-9024
autumn.lawrence@gnb.ca
Paul CJ LeBlanc
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-260-2310
Paulcj.leblanc@canada.ca
Gilles Comeau
President and Distribution Office Manager Kookie Kutter Bakery (2019) Inc.
506-850-8899
gcomeau@kookiekutter.ca