Backgrounder: Federal initiative building resilience in the P.E.I. potato sector
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $4.2 million in nine projects to support the potato sector on Prince Edward Island.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Comptons Bros Inc. | Modernization of equipment, including a new paper bagger to increase efficiency to remain competitive and meet market demands. | $89,375 Repayable |
Grant Compton Secretary-Treasurer 902-961-2001 |
| J&S Visser | Modernization of equipment, including conveyor systems and the installation of a second weigher, wicket bagger and auto baler, to increase capacity and efficiency. | $428,250 Repayable |
Stephen Visser Owner 902-659-2888 |
| Prince Edward Island Potato Board | Raise awareness of the National Farm-Level Biosecurity Standard, assist producers in assessing their current practices and identifying areas for improvement, and provide financial support for the purchase of cleaning and disinfection equipment. | $240,000 Non-repayable |
Mary Kay Sonier Seed Coordinator 902-628-5186 |
| P.E.I. BAG CO LTD. | Modernization of the company’s printing press to expand the range of packaging options for the potato industry. | $1,000,000 Repayable |
Julie Murphy Controller 902-436-2261 |
| Morley C. Wood and Sons Inc. | Modernization of a grading line to increase overall productivity and efficiency of the farm to continue to meet changing consumer demands regarding package sizing and sustainability. | $735,951 Repayable |
Alex Wood Manager 902-439-3836 |
| East Point Potato 2009 Incorporated | Modernization of equipment to accommodate various sizes and types of packaging more efficiently, to meet industry demands and enhance competitiveness. | $500,000 Repayable |
Boyd Rose President 902-969-9942 |
| Rollo Bay Holdings Ltd. | Modernization of equipment, including expansion to the production line with automated palletization to help maximize efficiency while increasing production of packaged product to meet customer needs. | $950,000 Repayable |
Sherrill Palmer Chief Financial Officer 902-687-3333 |
| W.P. Griffin Incorporated | Modernization of equipment, including the purchase and installation of an automated foil wrapper to allow the process of completing the value-added product to be less labour intensive. | $160,482 Repayable |
John Griffin President 902-853-2755 |
| G.W.R. Visser Farms | Purchase and installation of a fully automatic natural ventilation air intake system, in combination with auxiliary refrigeration system, to provide accurate high efficiency box storage spaces within an existing well insulated structure. This will allow the company to store product longer throughout the year and ensure its quality. | $109,500 Repayable |
Randy Visser President 902-651-2371 |
| Total | $4,213,558 |
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Mike Critchley
Senior Communications Advisor
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Michael.Critchley@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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