Federal support of over $10.2 million for agri-food and advanced manufacturing innovation, and community revitalization

“Saskatchewan is home to dynamic agri-food and advanced manufacturing sectors that are key employers and drivers of Saskatchewan’s economy. Our government is working in partnership with Saskatchewan entrepreneurs so they can share their innovative products and services with the global marketplace, support food security and sustainability, and create good jobs in vibrant communities across the province.”
–The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan

“Whether it is rural farming communities, Indigenous communities, or busy urban areas, Saskatchewan is built on strong agricultural roots. Vibrant communities supported by thriving local businesses and innovative entrepreneurs will make sure that all communities participate in the province’s growing economy and benefit from its success.” 
–The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development

“The Food Centre has been supporting companies in launching new products and providing them interim processing solutions. This project will build on our current capacity to expand our capabilities in specific areas such as packaging, food processing, milling, modified ingredient scale-up, and ingredient isolation in the plant-based food sector.”
–Mehmet Tulbek, President, The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.

“Protein Powered Farms and Sunnydale Foods welcomes Canada’s investment in Saskatchewan’s first commercial scale extrusion facility. It is a strong signal of Canada’s confidence in Saskatchewan’s capacity to develop sustainable food products that are both healthy for consumers and healthy for the planet. This project showcases how Canada is leading the way in sustainable and environmentally conscious food development.”
–Heidi Dutton, Protein Powered Farms Inc.

“Prairie’s Canada funding toward our trail development provides Whitecap Dakota community residents and Dakota Dunes Resort visitors with safe, accessible, year round recreation activity options. These trails further our community and tourism development and provide an opportunity for education on Dakota history and culture that can support reconciliation.”
–Chief Darcy Bear, Whitecap Dakota First Nation

• Saskatchewan is home to more than 40 per cent of Canada's cultivated farmland and is one of the largest exporter of agri-food products in Canada.

• Since 2012, Saskatchewan's annual revenue from value-added agriculture has almost doubled from $3.5 billion to an estimated $6.8 billion in 2020-21.

• More than 300 food processing and beverage companies in Saskatchewan produce a wide range of cereal, meat, dairy and bakery products, as well as food ingredients.

• Saskatchewan companies design and produce world-class advanced manufacturing solutions. The sector is a key employer of graduates from universities and technical schools.

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Associated links

• Prairies Economic Development Canada
• Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
• Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) in the Prairies provinces
• Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) in the Prairie provinces
• Canada Community Revitalization Fund in the Prairie provinces

Kyle Allen
Press Secretary and Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
kyle.allen@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca

Craig Henry
Communications Manager
Prairies Economic Development Canada
craig.henry@prairiescan.gc.ca

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