Joint initiative to boost equipment at Manitoba processing facility
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Over $2 million from the province's latest joint funding initiative will support the purchase of new equipment at a Winkler meat processing facility
A joint, two-year initiative is expected to send millions to a local meat processor in Manitoba.
Nearly $2.4 million is expected to fund new harvesting and processing equipment at the Winkler Meats processing facility, along with providing support for a high-capacity packaging line. The funds, provided by both the federal and Manitoba governments, are adding to a $52.8-million capital project at the facility.
The funds are directed through the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership Capital Infrastructure and Investments program.
“Manitoba’s agri-food processing sector plays a vital role in the province as an economic driver. With this investment, Winkler Meats can deliver more of their high-quality, value-added products that they are so well known for,” said Marie-Calude Bibeau, federal minister of agriculture and agri-food. “Working in collaboration with the partners in this project will serve to make the sector and supply chain stronger and more sustainable.”
Provincial Minister of Agriculture Derek Johnson added that assisting the agri-processing sector with capital investments can enhance efficiency, productivity and environmental sustainability.
“Enabling companies to scale up production creates new jobs, supports the skill development of existing employees, increases the value and volume of Manitoba-processed foods and strengthens our province’s economic competitiveness,” said Johnson.
In a press release on July 24, the province said the Winkler Meats capital project will:
Jeff Senebald, president of Winkler Meats, said the joint initiative “cements Manitoba as a leading protein centre in North America.”
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