New storage facility will help reduce operational costs
October 14, 2014 – Memramcook, NB – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Ferme Bourgeois Farm Inc. is building a new storage facility aimed at reducing operational costs, improving efficiencies and expanding sales opportunities, thanks to a Government of Canada investment.
Robert Goguen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), joined Ferme Bourgeois Farm Inc. (FBF) officials today to make the announcement.
The project involves the construction of an atmospheric controlled storage facility using new technology developed in France. This will centralize and increase Verger Belliveau Orchard Ltd.’s (VBO) apple storage capacity, reduce costs and extend both the shelf life and current selling season. The facility will also be utilized by a number of other regional apple growers.
The Government of Canada is investing $500,000 in the project, through ACOA’s Business Development Program.
Quick Facts
- Established in 1932, Ferme Bourgeois Farm is one of New Brunswick’s premier grower and supplier of apples and also produces a number of apple-based beverages including old-fashioned cider, a sparkling apple juice and a line of apple and other fruit wines.
- Verger Belliveau Orchard provides packaging and storage services for Ferme Bourgeois Farm and other growers in the region and is the largest seller of fresh apples in New Brunswick.
Quotes
“Our Government understands the important role that agriculture plays in strengthening New Brunswick’s economy. Today’s investment will help Ferme Bourgeois Farm to reach new levels of growth while reducing operational costs.”
-Robert Goguen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for New Brunswick and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“This new facility will serve as a cornerstone for our business as we head into the future. Not only will it allow us to store more apples, it will also allow us to store higher quality apples for a longer period of time.”
-Robert Bourgeois, President of Ferme Bourgeois Farm Inc.
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Contacts
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Lisa Gautreau
Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
506-452-3987
Robert Bourgeois
President
Ferme Bourgeois Farm Inc.
506-758-2325
