The Canadian wine industry is continuing to grow and innovate to remain globally competitive in an evolving sector. To ensure businesses can thrive in Canada’s agri-food and beverage environment, the government of Canada is supporting the Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN) and the Canadian Vintners Association with federal government funding. This support will help enhance…
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is a federal-provincial-territorial partnership that provides government grants and loans to agricultural producers, processors, and other organizations. One incentive included in this funding framework, the Canadian Agricultural Partnership: Ontario Processors program, is a non-repayable government grant that helps manufacturers invest and become more competitive. The CAP: Ontario Processors program provides…
Earlier this year, Quebec potato processing company Patates Dolbec Inc. was awarded Canadian government funding to upgrade their equipment. With access to this capital, the growing company of over 125 employees will integrate Industry 4.0 technologies into their facility. As a result of the project, robotic equipment will sort, grade, and pack more fresh potatoes…
The AgriInnovate Program is a form of repayable funding offered through the Canadian government. It’s designed to support technology demonstration, commercialization, and adoption projects in the agriculture and agri-food sector. By offsetting a portion of eligible expenses, for-profit organizations can further integrate advanced technologies that improve productivity and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. AgriInnovate offsets…
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is a federal-provincial-territorial suite of government funding programs for agricultural producers and processors. It is comprised of several grants and repayable funding programs specific to companies in the agriculture and agri-food industry. The dynamic framework of agri-food funding programs offers five years of support; most programs available through CAP will be in…
The AgriMarketing program is now closed and not processing new applications. All applicants, even agricultural producers and processors are encouraged to use the CanExport program for all new applications. The AgriMarketing Program is a Canadian government grant designed to support export expansion projects undertaken by agri-food and beverage companies. It offsets a portion of eligible…
The AgriInnovate Program is a Canadian government funding initiative that helps businesses commercialize and/or adopt innovative agri-based products, technologies, processes, or services that are new to the sector. It offers 0% interest non-secured loans with repayment starting once a project is complete. This helps agriculture and agri-food businesses purchase advanced technologies now and pay back…
To become more productive and environmentally sustainable, food producers must invest in new, innovative technologies. Although it can be expensive to integrate new equipment and/or processes, these types of projects can drive long-term economic benefits while minimizing negative environmental impacts. Fortunately, government incentives such as the GreenON Agriculture program can help food producers offset the cost of…
UPDATE: The AgriMarketing program is now closed and not processing new applications. All applicants, even agricultural producers and processors are encouraged to use the CanExport program for all new applications. AgriMarketing is a Canadian government grant that supports international expansion projects undertaken by food and beverage businesses. Through the program, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can…
Four Halton Region food and beverage processors have recently been announced as recipients of government funding through Growing Forward 2 Ontario. Each business accessed funding to offset a portion of costs related to technology upgrade projects; as a result, these successful applicants are expected to significantly improve productivity and competitiveness. The Growing Forward 2 Ontario…