Oxford County Meat Processor
Expands Product Line in Oxford County - McGuinty Government Supports
Agri-Food Industry, Creates Jobs
Ontario is helping a Norwich meat processor expand its product
line, create jobs and respond to the demand for natural, locally
produced beef.
With support from Ontario's Rural
Economic Development Program, Norwich Packers, a family-run
business operating for more than 50 years, will buy new equipment,
increase storage space, develop a marketing plan and create promotional
materials for its antibiotic- and hormone-free beef products. The
new product line will help the company:
- create up to 15 new jobs
- increase production by 25 percent
- increase revenue by up to $1.56 million per year
A strong agri-food industry is part of the McGuinty government's
plan to create jobs and opportunities that will grow the province's
economy.
QUOTES
"By supporting our independent meat processors and abattoirs,
we're strengthening Ontario's agri-food industry and increasing
the demand for the local meat products we all enjoy. Our government's
investment in this project highlights the innovative spirit of
our food processors, while supporting local farmers and creating
jobs."
-
Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
"We're thankful for funding from the Rural Economic Development
Program, which has allowed us to increase our capacity, and create
healthy, natural new products for Ontario consumers. We're also
pleased to be working with Ontario Harvest Farms to expand our
product line into exciting new markets."
- Matthew Heleniak, Norwich Packers
QUICK FACTS
- Ontario has invested over $167 million in 412 projects through
the Rural Economic Development Program and generated more than
$1.2 billion in new economic activity.
- The agri-food industry contributes more than $33 billion to
the Ontario economy and employs about 700,000 people.
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