Classic Fine Foods to Undergo Production-Boosting Modernization
Edwardsville, Nova Scotia – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Family-owned and operated Classic Fine Foods is committed to producing high-quality baked products that meet Canada’s strict nutritional guidelines. To continue manufacturing and exporting its health-conscious treats, Classic requires new state-of-the-art machinery to enhance production and broaden market opportunities.The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, was at Classic’s production facility in Sydport today to announce Government of Canada support for this project on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA).
Classic produces an assortment of bakery goods that meet the ever-growing demand for healthier baked choices, including cookie and muffin pucks, muffin batters, as well as “thaw and serve” baked muffins, slab cakes and their popular sweet potato cinnamon rolls. Known for their quick and easy-to-prepare sweets, Classic’s products are available in many of the region’s schools, grocery stores, hotels and healthcare facilities.
A new cookie dropper will enable Classic to double its production capacity while producing a consistently sized cookie each time, which is critical for maintaining and securing new customers. To accommodate volumes for this equipment, a larger, more efficient mixer will also be acquired.
The Government of Canada is providing Classic Fine Foods with an $81,500 repayable contribution through ACOA’s Business Development Program (BDP). This investment will allow Classic to expand production capacity to engage in new business opportunities outside Atlantic Canada and create additional employment opportunities as sales and product volumes increase.
Quick Facts:
- Classic Fine Foods operates a 10,000 square foot, ISO Certified, peanut-free facility in Edwardsville, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
- As an FSSC 22000 certified company, Classic’s food management safety standards meet the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard. This standard is recognized and accepted by food manufacturers and retailers worldwide.
- Classic provides three fundraising offerings for organizations that include cookie pucks and muffin batters with products meeting school nutritional guidelines across Canada.
Quotes:
“The growth and economic prosperity of our communities has always been a priority for our Government, because we know that supporting local businesses and keeping people working goes hand in hand with an improved quality of life for our families. Our Government is pleased to support Classic Fine Foods in its expansion to better serve and grow its customer base. This funding will enable the company to purchase new equipment that will enhance its competitiveness and prompt growth and development in new markets.”
- The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“We are honoured to have Minister MacKay here today to announce ACOA’s support. The funding for our new equipment allows Classic to produce 14,400 cookie pucks per hour and is instrumental in Classic’s continued success in growing our business and being much more competitive in this industry.”
- Jacklyn Anderson, Vice President, Classic Fine Foods
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Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Paul Moore
Manager, Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
(902) 426-3470/ (902) 222-3360 (cell)
E-mail: Paul.moore@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Jacklyn Anderson
Vice President
Classic Fine Foods
902-567-1370 ext. 202
E-mail: jacklyn@classicfinefoods.ca
Clarissa Lamb
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Justice
613-992-4621
