Governments invest $13M to boost productivity in meat processing sector

MacAulay has also announced an investment of up to $89 million for 49 projects across Canada under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund. Through this funding, dairy, poultry and egg processors are able to purchase and install new automated equipment and technology, allowing them to boost their production capacity and productivity, while also helping them respond to environmental challenges and labour shortages. Project examples include milk pasteurizers, ultrafiltration systems, robotics for packaging systems, and new machines for grading, setting and breaking eggs.

Lactalis Canada’s cheese plant in Ingleside, Ont., is one of the recipients of this new funding program. It is set to receive up to $3,343,000 for new automated cheese processing and packaging equipment. These upgrades will help modernize the production facility, reduce waste and improve productivity.