Federal Government Invests In Halal Beef In Prince Edward Island

ALBANY — On Jan. 9, Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of up to $2,256,786 for Atlantic Beef Products Inc. through the Kosher and Halal Investment Program. This program helps federally regulated beef and veal processing establishments adopt technologies and processing equipment that support increased efficiency and profitability of kosher and/or halal production.

Per a Jan. 9 press release, this funding will support ABPI’s implementation of advanced technologies and packaging processes at its Albany, P.E.I, facility. The project aims to increase meat yield from beef products and enhance packaging options for halal-certified products destined for Canadian retailers.

ABPI will reportedly use the funding to modernize its operations and improve product quality, efficiency, and market offerings to support the growth of the halal market in Atlantic Canada. The upgrades intend to include steam vacuum systems, new packaging technology and an in-line x-ray analyzer.

“The Canadian beef industry is an important contributor to the economy of Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic region. By supporting innovation and efficiency at Atlantic Beef Products Inc., our government is helping to grow market opportunities for local producers, meet the evolving preferences of consumers, and encourage all to ‘Buy Canadian’ with confidence,” said MacDonald.