Federal government invests in food ingredient manufacturing

STONEY CREEK — On Nov. 15, Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a $27 million investment in Bartek Ingredients Inc., a producer of food-grade acids. This investment supports Bartek’s $192.5 million project to construct a new food ingredient manufacturing facility. Bartek is an employer in the Hamilton area and will maintain 160 workers thanks to this investment.

This new manufacturing facility will feature process equipment, new product development capacities, and sophisticated energy management systems. The government says that domestic production of acidulants is not only advantageous for the economy but also essential for Canada’s food processing industry, as these products help ensure the quality and safety of the food Canadians eat. The project will enable the company to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from existing levels while also reducing its water consumption levels annually.

“With this investment, our government is helping to ensure our world-leading food manufacturing sector remains at the cutting edge of new technologies in an environmentally sustainable way. Bartek Ingredients Inc. is a market-leading producer of food-grade acids, and we are proud to support the company as it continues to expand and innovate in Canada,” said François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

“Our government is committed to partnering with industry to ensure that our dynamic and innovative Canadian companies have the resources they need to thrive on the world stage. This investment supports the adoption of the most cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, which will significantly reduce greenhouse emissions and water consumption, demonstrating that environmental sustainability and economic benefits can go hand in hand,” said Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.