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Governments fund Ontario agri-food market expansion

April 19, 2023  By Government of Ontario


The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $6 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to help eligible agri-food businesses and industry organizations expand into domestic and foreign markets.

The Grow Ontario Market Initiative is a new, cost-share initiative that will help food and beverage processors, farm businesses and agri-food sector organizations take actions to reach new markets. This initiative was developed following discussions with agri-food sector businesses and sector organizations. Examples of eligible projects include market analysis and planning, product development activities and/or new market-entry promotional efforts to expand opportunities for Ontario food products.

“By supporting the diversification of products and markets, we are contributing to the growth of Ontario’s agri-food industry,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal minister of agriculture and agri-food, in a press release. “These investments will help our producers and processors meet evolving market needs and strengthen our sector’s resilience.”

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“The potential for growth in Ontario’s agri-food sector is tremendous and we’re committed to making sure agri-food businesses of all sizes have the support they need to make this area of our provincial economy even more competitive,” said Lisa Thompson, Ontario minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs, in a press release.

Under the Grow Ontario Market Initiative, applicants can receive up to 50 per cent cost share for eligible costs, to a maximum of $60,000 per business for producers and food and beverage processors, and up to $125,000 for sector organizations. Eligible businesses can apply for support through this program starting on May 19.

“By supporting the diversification of products and markets, we are contributing to the growth of Ontario’s agri-food industry,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal minister of agriculture and agri-food, in a press release. “These investments will help our producers and processors meet evolving market needs and strengthen our sector’s resilience.”


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