September 11, 2014 – Burlington, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Member of Parliament Mike Wallace (Burlington) today announced an investment of $7 million to Bioindustrial Innovation Canada for a first-of-its-kind national bioproducts cluster.
This cluster will help bridge the gap between research and market-ready products by connecting technology development projects from across Canada. The expected results will create opportunities for Canadian farmers and provide a more competitive future for Canadian agriculture by putting farm waste to profitable use.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada scientists will work with industry partners on adding value to the agriculture sector and responding to global demand for environmentally-friendly bioproducts. This will be done by exploring the use of food by-products for the manufacture of gums and landscape products, and developing new varieties of wheat, rye and triticale that can be used to produce high-value biochemicals and bioenergy.
Jeff English
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
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