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A number of grants, programs and direct funding opportunities, are available for the agricultural sector in Durham Region.
Durham Region offers prime development opportunities in all sectors with a wide range of available industrial and commercial land and buildings at one of the lowest rates in the Greater Toronto Area.
Proximity to Markets Durham’s location prime access to Canada’s largest market of over 5 million people plus 135 million more American and Canadian customers within a day’s drive.
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EASY ACCESS TO MARKETS Canada has a streamlined trans-border transportation system with direct access to the North American market. Excellent global market access for businesses. Facilitated by efficient transport linkages tying North America to Asia and Europe.
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Canada’s preferred market access represents over 1.2 billion consumers and over US$41.3 trillion or 54.8%, of global GDP. Canada’s market access is supported by a reliable and efficient transportation system, providing for effective Canadian business participation in global supply chains. Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2017. Canada’s Gateways offer an integrated and efficient transport network that spans from coast to coast, reaching deep into North America’s economic heartland. The Gateways’ strategic locations offer the most direct routes to and from Asia and Europe. Sailing times from Canada’s Atlantic and Pacific deep-water ports are up to two days shorter than from other North American ports.
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Brandon, Manitoba
Where the pieces of the Food Manufacturing puzzle come together to create a picture of success. Among the lowest overall manufacturing costs in Canada. Lowest Electricity costs in North America. Abundant potable and process water.
60,000 plus labour force with strong Ag roots. Reliable renewal power.
Surrounded by rich fertile soil.
2/3 of Manitoba’s farmland within one hour of Brandon.
High standards of food safety.
Home to Koch Fertilizer, LLC, Saputo, Maple Leaf Foods and Pfizer Canada Inc. Located at cross roads of two major highway systems and two class 1 railroads. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centre.
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Assiniboine Community College School of Business, Agriculture and Environment. Thousands of acres of diverse land for all scales of development.
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Solid Reasons to Invest in Canada Canada’s economic fundamentals and relative cost advantages provide a first-rate business environment. Canada offers: A Dynamic Workforce
Easy Access to Markets
• One of the world’s besteducated internationallyoriented workforces • Quality management training • Technology-savvy workers
• Geography provides easy access to the world’s most prosperous markets. • Highly efficient transportation linkages with Asia and Europe
A Highly Competitive Business Environment
A Promising Venue for Innovation and Investment
• Ease in establishing and operating a new business • Competitive business costs • Competitive tax system • Strong financial and technological environment
• World leader in postsecondary research • Canada is the second best country in the G20 to do business, according to Forbes
Excellent Economic Fundamentals • One of the strongest economies in the G7 • The fourth highest estimated value of natural resources ($33.2 trillion in 2016)
An Excellent Place to Live • Rich in multiculturalism • The OECD’s Better Life Index shows Canada as best in the G7 in terms of overall living conditions and quality of life
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OPPORTUNITIES THAT IMPROVE LIFE. 4 jobs exist for every one of our graduates entering Ontario’s food and agriculture sector. Yes, you read that correctly. Although we’ve grown our program enrollment, the agri-food sector needs more students to study at the University of Guelph to meet the growing demand.
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AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO LIVE Canada’s overall quality of life is one of the world’s best. Better Life Index* G7 Ranking 8 7.84
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Top Agriculture Commodities by Province/Territory
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The top 10 commodities in terms of Farm Cash Receipts in B.C. in 2016 were: dairy products chickens, greenhouse vegetables, floriculture, beef, nursery products, blueberries, eggs, mushrooms and grapes.
Alberta continues to be the largest beef producing province in Canada. As of July 1, 2016, the province led the nation in cattle and calf inventories and accounted for 40.7% of the national herd.
Saskatchewan has 44% of Canada’s total cultivated farmland, with top exports including grains and beef.
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Manitoba is the largest pig producing and exporting province in Canada comprising approximately 30% of all pig production nationally. Hogs are the second largest source of farm cash receipts in Manitoba.
Milk is big business in Ontario as it is the largest sector of agriculture with $1.7 billion in milk receipts making up 20% of the province’s agricultural production. Ontario currently has 4,200 producers with the average herd size close to 76 cows.
The Quebec agriculture and agri-food system is diverse, with dairy and hog farms contributing most of the province’s farm market receipts.
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New Brunswick
More than 75 percent of Newfoundland’s agricultural income comes from sales of poultry, dairy products, and eggs.
Nova Scotia is a world leader in research and the production of carrots, wild blueberries, strawberry plants and fur. The agricultural economy directly employs over 9000 Nova Scotians; another 5000 work supporting the industry beyond the farm gate.
New Brunswick’s agriculture sector is a key part of the provincial economy. The sector employs over 13,000 people and the value of food and beverage shipments exceed $1 billion. The crops sector is extremely diverse, involving the production of over twenty different types of agricultural commodities.
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Prince Edward Island Potatoes represent Prince Edward Island’s single largest agricultural commodity in terms of farm cash receipts. PEI potatoes are processed into frozen potato products and chips, and supplied to the fresh table market in eastern Canada, the United States, and overseas.
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or Murray Stone, farming is all in the family. His great-great grandfather Alexander Leask left Scotland to settle the land north of Port Perry Ontario in 1852. Alexander’s son James – known as Big Jim – showed his Shorthorn Cattle and Draft Horses at the Royal Winter Fair in Chicago before his herd was wiped out by tuberculosis. But through the ups and downs of farm life, the family remained on the land. Today,Valcroft Farms Inc. has grown to 220 acres and Stone runs a 50-cow dairy operation with his son Alec. He is a 2007 recipient of Holstein Canada’s Master Breeder shield – putting Stone among an elite group of Canadian dairy farmers recognized for breeding cows that combine high production and outstanding conformation with high proficiency in reproduction, health, and longevity. “We try to keep around 115 head of cattle altogether,” Stone says. “Dairy farming is a full-time job, but you get hooked on it.” The Stones are one of 125 Durham Region families who can trace their farming roots back to Confederation and beyond, an agricultural legacy that was honoured as part of this year’s Canada 150 celebrations. “Family farms are very much alive and well in Durham Region,” notes Nancy Rutherford, Manager
of Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Affairs for Durham Region. More than 90 per cent of the region’s 1,454 farms are still family-owned. Even more exciting, says Rutherford, is the number of young people returning to the farm, attracted by advances in farming technology and the prospect of running their own successful agri-business.
Ontario’s growing heartland Located just east of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Durham Region is made up of eight area municipalities that range from large urban centres to rural towns and villages, including the cities of Oshawa and Pickering, the towns of Ajax and Whitby, the Municipality of Clarington, and the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge. The region is one of the fastest growing areas of Canada, with its population of around 650,000 residents expected to reach close to 1 million by 2031. In addition, Durham Region offers easy access to Canada’s largest market of 5 million people, and is within a day’s drive of 135 million additional consumers in Canada and the United States. Key economic sectors include advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, energy, tourism, and of course, agri-business.
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Agri-business is big business “Agriculture has always been the backbone of Durham Region,” says Rutherford, “and our farmers have embraced technology in order to remain competitive and to grow.” Today, agri-business is the second largest primary goods producing sector in Durham Region, after auto manufacturing. Blessed with a moderate climate and rich soil, the region produces an abundance of agricultural products with the top nine commodities generating cash receipts of $227.4 million in 2012. Dairy farming dominates production, followed by corn, floriculture, nursery and sod, soybeans, poultry, cattle and calves, eggs, hogs, fruit, and vegetables. Growers also produce new biomass crops for biofuels and chemicals as well as new crops for Canada’s ethnically diverse population.
World-renowned livestock breeders
“We’ve got a whole stream of available employment land suitable for food processing, manufacturing and packaging,” Nancy Rutherford, Manager of Economic Development, Durham Region
Murray Stone’s son studied dairy herd management before returning to Valcroft Farms to become the sixth generation of his family to make a living from the land. “Technology has really allowed farms to grow,” says Stone. “My son will probably be the last one on our farm to milk only 50 cows. The average herd size now is closer to 100 milking cows.” Durham Region has long been world-renowned for its Holstein cattle breeders. The Holstein Association of Canada was founded here in 1884, notes Rutherford, while legendary farms like Roybrook and Hannover Hill have made a lasting impact on dairy farming around the globe. Today, Leading Livestock Genetics Alliance (LLG) is carrying on the tradition of genetic excellence. As a regional alliance of dairy cow and dairy goat breeders
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it has an international reputation for producing quality genetics which are already found in many countries looking to improve their dairy herds.
From farm to table with room to grow Durham Region’s abundance of high-quality agricultural inputs and its proximity to the market make it an attractive choice for food processors, including Maple Leaf Foods, the Elite Met Company, the Great Canadian Meat Company, and Del Monte Fresh Produce (Canada). Several large food packagers and materials suppliers also call Durham Region home, supported by a complementary food distribution and logistics network. An integrated transportation network that includes provincial and regional highways with links to Highway 401, cargo loading and deep-sea shipping ports that connect to the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence Seaway, transcontinental railway lines, and international airports facilitates easy access to the global marketplace. In addition, Durham Region offers a wide selection of vacant, developable land at rates that are amongst the lowest in the GTA. “We’ve got a whole stream of available employment land suitable for food processing, manufacturing and packaging,” says Rutherford. “We’re actively encouraging those types of businesses to come in and support our agricultural production.” With numerous grants, programs and direct funding opportunities available, as well as a number of organizations offering support to incoming industry and business, Durham Region is building on its farming heritage to become one of the leading agriculture and agribusiness areas in Ontario. To learn more about agri-business opportunities in Durham Region visit www.investindurham.ca
CANADA 150: Our Farms. Our Food. Our Future.
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FOOD FREEDOM DAY! In 2017, the average Canadian made enough money to pay for their annual grocery bill on
FEBRUARY 8th Sources: Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Statistics Canada, Congressional Research Service Report, 2013, United Nations Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs
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he Canadian soybean sector is expanding significantly across the country, with all segments of the value chain experiencing strong growth and development. Today, over 31,000 producers in Canada are growing soybean, and we’ve seen explosive growth, particularly in western Canada, with seeded area increasing by 33 percent to over 7.3 million acres over the last year. This is a strong indication that farmers are increasingly viewing soybeans as a reliable and profitable commodity in their crop rotations. Our industry’s economic contribution to the Canadian economy is also substantial. In 2016, farm cash receipts totaled $2.88 billion, an increase of 20 percent from the year before. Our sector contributes $5.6 billion to Canada’s GDP and is linked to over 54,000 full time jobs. A great deal of this economic activity is related to the export of Canadian soybeans. Our sector exports approximately 70-75 percent of all domestic production. Canadian suppliers offer world class quality of food-grade soybeans, commodity soybeans, and value-added products such as soy oil and meal to customers in key regions such as southeast Asia, the U.S., Europe, and other emerging markets. In 2016, the Canadian soybean sector shipped roughly 4.84 million tonnes of soybeans at
2027 GOALS Double production in the next decade TOTAL SEEDED AREA (ACRES)
a value of over $2.8 billion. This activity is a key ingredient in the nine consecutive years of growth our industry has experienced. To build on the upward momentum of our sector and propel the industry forward, Soy Canada recently released a discussion paper outlining goals and targets for doubling the size of the Canadian soybean sector over the next 10 years. Key targets in our plan include doubling overall production to 13 million tonnes, including the production of food-grade soybeans to 1.8 million tonnes; enhancing our industry’s contribution to natural capital; increasing protein levels; and expanding exports. It is also our goal to heighten domestic processing capacity to 2.5 million tonnes by 2027. More information on our strategy can be found on our website at www. soycanada.ca/downloads. There is much more work to do to keep our industry moving forward and competitive against other large soybean-producing nations. We are working toward advancing the research and innovation priorities of our industry; developing market access policies that reduce trade risk; addressing transportation issues to get products to market; and several other initiatives that are important to the value chain. We look forward to working with our industry, government
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and international partners at advancing these goals and producing economic benefits to all partners involved. Soy Canada is the national association representing the full soybean value chain. Our members include producer groups representing farmers across Canada, seed companies, soybean exporters and processors.
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Choose the Business Parks of Elgin County for a Competitive Advantage
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lgin County is strategically located in the heart of southwestern Ontario, and is ideally suited to agri-business with some of the best growing conditions in Canada. There are currently over 130,000 hectares utilized in full agricultural production in the County, managed by approximately 1,500 farms. Elgin County’s fertile soils and long growing season allow farmers to produce a wide variety of agricultural products including cash crop grains, livestock, and a large selection of fruit and vegetable crops. Agriculture and agri-business in Ontario are being transformed by technology and consumer demand, contributing to the growth of processed food and consumer-oriented food products. Elgin’s economy is largely driven by agriculture and ag-related businesses, as a result, companies and farms are on the progressive forefront of new technologies being developed and used for food processing, greenhouse production, and organic farming. Elgin County has convenient access to
Highways 401, 402, and 403. The US border is just a short 2 hour drive away, enabling fast transport of products. Opening a business in Elgin County provides you with immediate access to a market of over 439 000 people, including the cities of St. Thomas and London. More than 10 million people are located within a 2 ½ hour drive. The business parks in Elgin County are equipped with the infrastructure and services required to make your business a success and offer competitive land prices and commercial/industrial tax rates.
Strong Labour Force Elgin offers a labour force ready to work, many of whom are trained, knowledgeable, and experienced in all aspects of the agri-business sector including direct on-farm experience, equipment operating, business and finance services, and sales.
The Aylmer Business Park offers over 20 acres of fully-serviced land, with immediate access to rail lines, within a 15 minute drive of major transportation routes. Competitive per acre prices start at $35,000. The flexible lots of the 145 acre Dutton Business Park provide space for both large and small developments. Located directly on Highway 401, Ontario’s chief transportation corridor, this strategic location is ideal for transporting both raw materials and finished goods. This site has access to full services including sanitary sewers, water mains, natural gas, hydro and state-of-the-art fibre optic and telecommunications services. Prices start at $50,000/acre which is well below the rates of surrounding metropolitan areas. To make your move into a dynamic new future for your innovative business choose Elgin County. For more information visit www.progressivebynature.com
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Saskatchewan is a World Leader in Plant Protein In the past two decades, the province of Saskatchewan has built its pulse sector into the biggest in the world. It is the largest exporter of lentils and dried peas and a significant producer of chickpeas.
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askatchewan is recognized worldwide for the quality of its crops. In recent years agri-value companies have stepped in to make significant investments into further processing these crops. AGT Food and Ingredients has been there from the beginning, working with producers and crop development scientists to perfect the types of pulses best suited for processing and exporting. Growing with the province’s pulse sector since it started in 2003, the Reginabased company now has 20 of its international network of 48 manufacturing facilities located in Saskatchewan. In 2013, Agrocorp Processing Ltd. opened what is now a $20 million high-throughput pulse, grain and oilseed centre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The company is the whollyowned Canadian subsidiary of Agrocorp International, based in Singapore, which is one of the world’s largest pulse traders. In 2016, they decided to move their Canadian headquarters
from Vancouver to Moose Jaw to demonstrate their commitment to the business here and to be closer to production. Their Saskatchewan operations in Moose Jaw and Cut Knife process and ship lentils, peas, flax, canola and durum wheat. The company plans for $20 million in expansions to its Saskatchewan facilities in the next few years. The newest player to Saskatchewan’s value-added pulse scene is a company founded by expatriate Canadian and Hollywood movie director James Cameron and his wife Susie Amis Cameron. In September, their company Verdient Foods Inc. opened a multimillion dollar pea processing plant in the town of Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, which they expect to become the largest organic pea protein plant in North America.
With the world’s population forecast to grow to 9.2 billion by 2050, the demand for plant protein is increasing exponentially. These companies have realized that Saskatchewan offers the best value proposition for those wanting to be part of that growth. “Saskatchewan has the competitive cost environment, stable regulatory regime, accessible government, great workers and work ethic, and an overall culture of innovation. All of these things led us to establish our head office here and 20 manufacturing facilities,” says AGT President and Chief Executive Officer Murad Al-Katib. A key competitive advantage for the province is the strong partnerships between researchers, industry, producers and government to add value to crops produced here.
James Cameron and Suzy Amis Cameron at Verdient grand opening (photo courtesy Verdient)
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Murad Al-Katib, CEO of AGT Food and Ingredients “Saskatchewan is probably the world’s model on collaboration between government and industry,” Al-Katib explains. “That’s what drew us here, the ability of government and industry to partner to come up with new varieties and technologies to enable the private sector to be agents of commercialization.” These three companies also found the government to be a strong ally in turning a potential investment into bricks-andmortar reality. Cameron and his partners decided to pursue their pea processing venture in Saskatchewan because of its “business-forward mentality,” he told the audience attending his plant’s grand opening in September. “It’s very business friendly to bring capital into here and have it matched and to grow a business very quickly. This place has come together with really lightning speed compared to if one had tried to do a similar enterprise in, let’s say, California,” he said. Saskatchewan has also invested heavily in building the infrastructure to support the growth of a world-leading agrivalue industry. It has invested in roads, connectivity to rail
and intermodal container access to allow processors to get their product to market in a timely fashion. AGT ships its products from Saskatchewan to 120 countries around the world. The province offers one of Canada’s lowest corporate income tax (CIT) rate for manufacturing and processing operations – at 10 per cent. It has introduced the Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive in 2017, which can lower the CIT rate to six per cent for corporations that commercialize their qualifying intellectual property in Saskatchewan. These three companies have seen the opportunity to be part of Saskatchewan’s protein highway. Al-Katib sums up the value proposition: “If you want to be international and a leader in value-added agriculture, Saskatchewan is the place to be.” For more information on agrivalue investment opportunities in Saskatchewan, contact Stevyn Arnt, Senior Strategic Lead for Agrivalue, Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy, at stevyn.arnt@gov.sk.ca.
Saskatchewan Commercial Innovation Incentive (SCII) Saskatchewan wants agrivalue companies to commercialize their innovations here. In 2017, the province introduced the SCII, offering a corporate income tax rate of six percent to eligible corporations for a period of 10 consecutive years. The first of its kind in North America, this patent-box style incentive can be applied to a broad range of innovation, including patents, plant breeder’ rights, trade secrets and copyright (computer programs and algorithms.) The SCII is open to companies located anywhere in the world, as long as they set up their eligible corporation in Saskatchewan. If 50% or more of related research and development is conducted in Saskatchewan, the benefit period could be extended to 15 years. For more information visit Saskatchewan.ca/innovationincentive, or contact Blair Hudyma, Prospect Development Manager, Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy, at blair.hudyma@gov.sk.ca.
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Nova Scotia Produces Value-Added Products Sold Worldwide
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n 2016, Nova Scotia sold $1.8 billion in seafood products, and $350 million in agri-food products, to markets worldwide. The province’s agri-food sector comprises 3,000 fishing operations, 320 foodmanufacturing establishments, and more than 3,000 agrifood operations. Nova Scotia is traditionally known for natural resources – and an abundance of seafood. These days, the province is making a new name for itself. Innovative businesses are turning natural resources from land and sea into products that have won accolades worldwide. Agribusiness firms are locating their head offices and core manufacturing facilities in the province, and traditional seafood and agricultural producers are driving their businesses to create new value-added products that are sold in markets all around the world. Nova Scotia is doing things a different way, and the world has noticed.
Terroir: The Emergence of Nova Scotia Wine
Nature’s Way – From Green Bay to Halifax
Terroir is the rare combination of soil, climate, and season that gives great wines their character. Benjamin Bridge winery, located in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, has been earning international acclaim for producing wines that highlight the unique terroir of the Bay of Fundy shore. Ashley McConnell-Gordon of Benjamin Bridge explains, “Nova Scotia’s terroir, and the wine it produces, is some of the most distinctive on earth. So, for us there was a passion for place, and a passion for what we could do at the international level.” Wineries like Benjamin Bridge have been making inroads worldwide. Under the Tidal Bay appellation, Nova Scotian wines are winning awards, and appearing on wine lists, in Europe and the United States. The grape-growing and winemaking industry has also driven renewed economic activity across Nova Scotia and has attracted young entrepreneurs into agricultural production.
Wisconsin-based Nature’s Way is a world leader in premium natural health products. in 2015, they chose to locate their Canadian headquarters in Halifax – a significant indicator that Nova Scotia is an attractive location for agri-business. Steve Chiasson,Vice President and General Manager, Nature’s Way Canada, explains, “Nova Scotia is the perfect place for our business. We were attracted by two elements: the availability of a quality, talented workforce, and access to a highly supportive business climate. The unique combination of established companies, a high concentration of universities, and a strong business infrastructure will be highly beneficial to Nature’s Way as we move forward.” Learn more about opportunities in Nova Scotia’s agri-food and beverage industry and Nova Scotia Business Inc. at novascotiabusiness.com.
A Healthy Growing Environment Nova Scotia provides excellent business conditions for agribusiness. Strong support from industry organizations and government facilitates production and marketing, combined with excellent cold chain logistics and convenient international access via air, water, rail, and road that connect businesses to markets everywhere. But the province’s real edge is a culture of innovation and initiative that creates an environment where agribusiness can grow.
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The Fresh Produce Industry in Canada: A vibrant and growing sector
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he Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable industry is thriving now more than ever, as individuals become more health conscious and demand a variety of fresh products to suit their expanding needs. While creating over 147,900 jobs in Canada, the produce industry generates $11.8 billion annually in economic activity and continues to grow. To ensure that the industry’s voice is collaborative and responsive, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) was founded in 1925 to represent companies active in the marketing of fresh fruit and vegetables in Canada, from farm gate to dinner plate. The Association’s members include major growers, shippers, packers and marketers; importers and exporters; transportation and logistics firms; brokers, distributors and wholesalers; retailers and foodservice distributors; and fresh cut operators and processors. Today, CPMA is proud to represent over 840 domestic and international members who are responsible for 90% of fresh fruit and vegetable sales in Canada. CPMA is the industry’s onestop source for the information and support needed to do
business successfully in Canada. This includes government relations and advocacy, food safety, industry-developed continuing education programs, and the largest fresh fruit and vegetable networking convention in Canada. In addition to industry specific resources, CPMA manages a national consumer education program called Half Your Plate. The goal of this program is to empower consumers and teach the simplicity of produce to increase overall consumption. The Half Your Plate logo is featured in many retail produce departments as well as on produce packaging across Canada. The program has a robust social media presence, with over 40,000 followers across platforms and Canadian celebrity Chef Michael Smith as brand ambassador.
Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention 2017 Booth As the industry continues to grow and expand to meet consumer demands, CPMA’s vision is to enable and lead the produce industry by enhancing the market and facilitating trade of fresh fruits and vegetables for its members. To learn more about our industry and how CPMA supports both Canadian and international members, please visit www.cpma.ca.
Canadian Fruit Industry The farm gate value of the Canadian fruit sector rose 7.1% from 2015 to reach $1.03 billion in 2016, exceeding the $1-billion milestone for the first time. With a farm gate value of $262 million, blueberries continue to lead the fruit sector, representing 25% of the total farm gate value of Canadian fruit in 2016. Apples are the second most important fruit crop in terms of value ($223 million, 22%), followed by grapes ($151 million, 15%), cranberries ($135 million, 13%), and strawberries ($99 million, 10%). (Source: Agri-Food Canada, 2017)
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Windsor-Essex, ON Growing & Processing with Closest Access to U.S. Markets
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gri-business in the Windsor-Essex region is a $3 billion industry with almost 8,000 employees spread across more than 100 food & beverage processing companies & over 1,500 growers. There are 2,000 acres of greenhouse operations making Windsor-Essex the largest greenhouse cluster in North America. The region is home to major national and world-wide brands. Why are they in Windsor-Essex, Ontario Canada?
Food Processing National & international food processing companies in the region includes – Hiram Walker & Sons – the largest distillery in Canada, Diageo, Unico, Bonduelle, SunBrite, Highbury Canco & ADM. Greenhouse companies such as Mastronardi Produce, Mucci Farms & Nature Fresh Farms, among others, are major suppliers of fresh produce & packaged fresh food products to North America & Europe. The wine industry is becoming an important part of the region’s agri-business sector.
dvanced A Technology Windsor-Essex region has a “cutting edge” manufacturing sector & this translates into all other sectors by bolstering their technical abilities. Agribusinesses use advanced technology to optimize yield, BRIX count & grow times. Technology also helps food processors automate quality control, ensuring that every food products sent to market are fully inspected by skilled workers & by robotic vision systems.
Research and Food Safety The Harrow Research & Development Centre one of Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada’s national network of 20 research facilities is located in the region. The centre is one of the largest greenhouse research facilities in North America with leading researchers & scientists with expertise in agriculture.
Non-Traditional Growers & Producers Windsor-Essex is home to a flourishing cannabis greenhouse growing region. Aphria Inc. is a vertically integrated Canadian medical marijuana company that is 1 of the 30+ licensed producers in Canada legally allowed to cultivate & sell cannabis under Health Canada’s Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. The government plans to legalize recreational use of cannabis in 2018 and by 2024, Health Canada projects that the medical cannabis market in Canada will reach $1.3 billion.
Climate Windsor-Essex is located in Canada’s “deep south” – at roughly the same latitude as Northern California. It’s weather is among one of the longest growing seasons in the country at over 200 days of the year. It’s surrounded by the Great Lakes fresh water system making for ideal growing conditions.
Location The Windsor-Essex region is located on the border of the U.S., directly across from Detroit, Michigan. The region boasts a very significant cross-border logistics industry that facilitates access to U.S. & international markets. It has integrated, temperaturecontrolled distribution & transportation facilities that allow for moving fresh products to market quickly. Those assets, combined with Canada’s duty-free access to the U.S., Mexico & Europe, make the region an excellent center for agriculture & food processing.
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Middlesex County is the Agricultural Heartland of Ontario
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hen it comes to agriculture, Middlesex County has it all. First there’s the land, which is some of the most fertile in Canada. Then there’s the climate. The region’s proximity to the Great Lakes creates a unique ‘micro climate’ that facilitates the production of a wide variety of crops. Finally, there’s the location. The County of Middlesex lies at the heart of Canada’s major transportation networks, with both the 401 and 402 highways and two railway lines traveling through the region. Middlesex County also benefits from its proximity to large urban markets. The City of London – population 370,000 – is a quick commute, offering easy access to an educated workforce and large consumer market. The region has a long agricultural history and can trace its European roots back to 1803, when Col. Thomas Talbot received a grant for a large tract of land in the area. Today the County of Middlesex is comprised of eight local municipalities – Adelaide-Metcalfe, Lucan Biddulph, Middlesex Centre, North Middlesex, Southwest Middlesex, Strathroy-Caradoc, Thames Centre, and Newbury – and boasts a population of 71,000 people. As the County’s largest employer, the agri-food sector generates $1.2 billion in economic impact. Production,
agri-tourism, equipment, animal care, and food processing all play their part in this dynamic economic driver. Livestock production plays an important role in the region with the equine industry also making significant contributions to the local economy. As the heart of Ontario’s horse country, this encompasses a range of activities including racing, non-racing competition, pleasure riding, breeding stock, riding schools and other tourist activities. Seelster Farms, the largest breeder of Standardbred horses in Canada, has called Middlesex County home for three generations. When it comes to supporting the agricultural industry, Middlesex County’s motto: ‘Invest in Middlesex…we appreciate your business’ is more than just a marketing slogan. As recently as 2015, the County commissioned an Agri-Food Economic Impact Report and developed an Agriculture Strategy Report and Recommendations (2015-2020) to ensure that the agri-business sector continues to thrive for generations to come. Middlesex County is a member of the Ontario Food Cluster, a group of 12 communities from across the province who have come together to promote southwestern Ontario on the global agri-food stage.
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Closer to home, Middlesex County works with the London Chamber of Commerce on initiatives including agribusiness tours and Agri-Net, an annual agriculture networking event that attracts hundreds of industry stakeholders and exhibitors from across the region. Last year, the County joined the newly-created Middlesex-London Food Policy Council, whose role is to break down barriers between urban and rural communities and find innovative solutions to make local food systems more environmentally sustainable. Middlesex County also partners with the Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation (SWOTC) to film Next Stop Taste Tours, which feature local agri-tourism and local food providers. Berry farms, greenhouses, orchards, and restaurants have all been featured to date. That’s in addition to the two agri-business videos produced by the County each year, which are showcased on the Invest in Middlesex website and across the region. With its stable labour force to support farming and processing activities, proximity to post-secondary institutions like London’s Western University and Fanshawe College as well as local research facilities including Agriculture and Agrifood Canada London research station, Dow AgroSciences and Syngenta, and easy access to both the Canadian and US consumer markets, the agri-business sector in Middlesex County is on solid ground and has plenty of room to grow. For more information about agribusiness in Middlesex County visit www.investinmiddlesex.ca/key-sectors/ agri-business
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middlesex Middlesex continues to leverage its strategic location to attract new business. Filled with skilled workers to help businesses grow while retaining its countryside image and community spirit. Incredible lifestyle choices, economic vitality and natural environment makes the County an attractive place to live, work and do business.
By the Numbers In 2016, Middlesex County had farm cash receipts of $719.27 million, with corn, hogs, dairy, soybeans and fruits and vegetables making the largest contributions. Poultry was the six highest contributor – followed by beef and wheat.
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Fleming College Aquaculture Co-Op Program Delivers Job-Ready Graduates
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he aquaculture industry continues to expand globally as wild fish stocks are overexploited to meet the needs of billions of people. Fleming College is uniquely positioned to deliver trained and knowledgeable graduates to the aquaculture field. Located at the Frost Campus in Lindsay, Ontario, the Aquaculture Post Graduate Certificate program delivers interactive and hands on learning opportunities in an on campus cold water hatchery. The uniqueness of this program is routed in the “real life” operation and maintenance of our salmonid hatchery. Apart from theory based lectures, students learn and eventually direct daily husbandry, operation and mechanical systems upkeep in the campus fish hatchery. Field trips to diverse private industry operations encompass various species commercially
produced, and additional off site experiences include visits to provincial government facilities and community based operations. During the first semester students participate in a week-long trip to the Manitoulin Island area where they experience what a typical work day is like in the life of a fish farmer. Course delivery highlights fish husbandry, biology, mechanical systems, safety, and supervisory
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training. Modern trends in the aquaculture industry are explored and students must design, budget and build their own mock aquaculture facility. The final semester in the program consists of an eightweek co-op experience at an aquaculture related operation of the student’s choice. Industry response to this program has been excellent, which is evidenced by both our job placement rate as well as interest from industry to collaborate on applied research projects. Multiple industry partners from across Canada visit the campus for interviews every year and are instrumental in the development and design of curriculum, keeping the program current and aligned with industry needs. As well, over the last several years the hatchery and its students have collaborated with industry on several applied research projects and we have seen significant interest for larger, more robust research partnerships with both small and large aquaculture companies. For more information on Fleming’s Aquaculture program, visit flemingcollege.ca/ programs/aquaculture or email jon.carter@flemingcollege.ca.
The Hatchery The hatchery consists of six 5000 liter, six 2000 liter and six 1000 liter capacity tanks for a combined rearing volume of 48,000 liters. The selfcontained incubation room contains twelve heath trays and four 200 liter raceways. Water delivery is accomplished through incoming well water at 90 l/min and recirculation systems to the final rearing areas. The recirculation system incorporates pumps, sand filters, UV sterilizers, rotary drum filter, moving bed biofilter and 17,000 liter recirculation reservoir. Oxygen is generated onsite through an air compressor and O2 generator. Students are hands on with all aspects of the system.
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Farming Seafood in Canada: How Aquaculture Delivers for Everyone
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quaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish and aquatic plants, is the fastest-growing food production sector in the world and already provides over half of all the fish we eat. But that’s just the start. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, aquaculture will increase to two thirds of global food fish consumption by 2030. Population growth, rising per capita incomes and urbanization are expected to fuel a growing demand for fish. Over the past 30 years global output from aquaculture grew at a rate of 9.1 percent while output from capture fisheries grew an annual average rate of 1.2 percent. Demand for aquaculture will dramatically increase and in the process it will become a vital source of jobs, nutritious food and economic opportunities in the future. Few jurisdictions can match Canada’s wealth of natural advantages when it comes to competing globally in aquaculture - enormous coastal geography, an abundance of cold, clean water, a favourable climate, a rich marine and fishery tradition and, not to be overlooked, easy and established export routes to the United States, Europe and Asia. Today, in Canada it generates $3.1 billion for the national
Aquaculture generates thousands of year-round jobs and millions of dollars in income for coastal and rural communities. economy, and takes place in every province, plus the Yukon. Aquaculture supports 15,000 jobs in coastal, rural and Indigenous communities across Canada. Canada sustainably farms approximately 187,000 tonnes of seafood a year. Production includes more than a dozen types of fish and shellfish including Atlantic and Pacific Salmon, Steelhead Trout, Rainbow & Brook Trout, Arctic Char, Sablefish, Atlantic Cod, Mussels, Oysters, Clams, Scallops, and Tilapia. Exports of Canadian aquaculture products in 2016 achieved a record $1Billion, up almost 40% from 2015. Aquaculture products like salmon, mussels and oysters continues to grow in primary markets such as the USA, China, Japan and 25 more countries. Looking forward, the industry’s ultimate goal is
continued Canadian aquaculture excellence, and delivering uniquely responsible, healthy and nutritious seafood that is in high demand around the world. Canada’s seafood farmers are committed to working in partnership with the federal government, First Nations, stakeholder and provincial governments across Canada to unlock the full range of economic, environmental and public health benefits that flow from a competitive, sustainable and growing farmed seafood sector. For more information, please visit www.aquaculture.ca
Aquaculture by the Numbers ECONOMIC IMPACT The sector generates: $3.1 Billion in economic activity in Canada EMPLOYMENT Aquaculture employs 15,200 full time workers Aquaculture generates $658 million in labour income PRODUCTION Aquaculture Production Volume: 187,000 tonnes Aquaculture Production Value: $967 million
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Kingston Ranked #1 for Foreign Investment
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ingston has landed two huge wins in just two years: Frulact Group, a Portuguese fruit additive maker, and Feihe International, an infant formula producer from China. Both are located in the cityowned Cataraqui Estates Business Park. Kingston’s team approach and ability to make things happen quickly set it apart from other municipalities vying for the investments, says Donna Gillespie, CEO of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO). “We all respect the timelines that these inquiries require. We are going in it to win it.” KEDCO officials teamed with planning and senior staff at the City, local utilities and commercial realtors and were able to turn around approvals for Feihe in just eight months. “Becoming a partner means offering support at every stage from site selection to land purchase, to planning and site-plan approval,” said Carey Bidtnes, a business development officer at KEDCO. It also meant connecting company officials with the Portuguese and Chinese communities in Kingston, identifying available grants, coordinating job fairs, working with post-secondary partners on training, and connecting with potential local suppliers. “Our organization provides one point of contact so that on their end, it feels seamless. They don’t see all the negotiations and advocacy work we do for them,” said Bidtnes. Frulact Group is known globally for fruit preparations used in dairy, ice cream,
beverages, and pastry products. The Kingston location, which includes a research and development hub, is Frulact’s first presence in Canada. The company’s $15-million plant started production in the spring. It will eventually employ 50 people, with a modular plant allowing for expansion. Feihe will be Canada’s only wet infant formula facility and the first and only goat milk formula manufacturer in North America. It’s also China’s biggest investment in Canada’s agri-food sector. Feihe’s executives cited a warm welcome, the quality of the local dairy industry, the city’s proximity to four border crossings and Highway 401, its strong educational institutions, and its infrastructure advantages as reasons for choosing Kingston. “We’re a small city with the amenities of a big one,” said Gillespie. Kingston boasts a beautiful waterfront, thriving downtown, bustling food and arts and culture scene, history and architecture, and easy commuting. The city also has a strong civic pride and sense of community. The municipality waives development charges and impost fees for all industrial and some commercial developments and offers seed funding for expansion projects. It has an inventory of serviced land available in three business parks and expects about
30 to 40 acres to come online in the next several years. Agri-food is one of four sectors KEDCO has prioritized in its five-year plan, along with defence, medical and information technology. Kingston already has a strong agri-food ecosystem, including regional produce and livestock growers, manufacturers Sensient Colors Canada, Calico Food Ingredients, Performance Plants, and Pure Ingenuity, large food distributors, organic producers, and software startups leading the way in innovation and mechanization in the sector. Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College are critical partners in research and skills training. Kingston was named top North American small city of the future for its economic development strategy by the Financial Times’ fDI Magazine and sixth for human capital and lifestyle. “Success definitely breeds success. Kingston has experienced an all-time high in inquiries over the last two years,” said Gillespie. Since the Financial Times article in April, Kingston has been ranked by three other major international business publications, which is driving new inquiries. “Kingston has always been a really smart place to do business. The attention we’ve received is making people look more closely.”
Feihe International Invests in Kingston The $225-million Feihe investment is the biggest in Kingston’s history and was the largest commercial project by job creation in Canada last year. The 320,000-square-foot plant is expected to bring about 250 full-time jobs when it opens in 2019, along with many more in construction and supply chain.
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Kingston is a strategic location for business offering access to major Canadian and U.S. markets, high quality supply chains, modern infrastructure and financial incentives. Over 1,500 food processors are based in Eastern Ontario benefiting from the quality of life, motivated workforce and research centres.
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The Kingston Economic Development Corporation will support your business with investment support, labour market development, knowledge sharing and industry/ academic partnerships to ensure companies and individuals can develop and flourish. Choosing Kingston, Canada as your base for food and beverage processing is the smartest decision you can make.
STRATEGICALLY LOCATED FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS Limestone Organic Creamery
Producing and retailing certified local and organic whole foods and milk products.
Frulact Canada
International company specializing in tailor made fruit preparations.
Performance Plants Global planttrait leader in agricultural and biofuel biotechnology.
Sensient Colors Canada
Unparalleled colour innovation for food and beverage applications.
Pure Ingenuity
Coupling engineering with craftsmanship to design precision fabrication and manufacturing solutions.
Calico Food Ingredients
Manufacturer and distributor of specialty food colours, flavours, and enrichment products.
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Feihe International – COMING SOON! Leading manufacturer of infant formula.
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A 23.47-acre greenfield property on Southgate Drive within Southgate Business Park in Guelph, Ontario and located approximately 3 km to a Highway 401 interchange. Southgate Business Park is also home to TDL (Tim Hortons) Distribution Limited, Sleemans, Denso and Linamar Corporation. An Investment Ready Certified Site demonstrates a commitment to work with investors by collecting up-front property information, mapping and completed assessments including environmental, heritage, archaeological and species at risk reviews. Additional information about this site is available.
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A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Canada is acclaimed by the EIU for its superior business climate and by Forbes.
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Kawartha Lakes is perched on the north-eastern corner of the Greater Golden Horseshoe area on the north shores of Lake Ontario and within an hour drive of the Greater Toronto Area and the Hwy 401 corridor, giving ready access to Detroit, Buffalo, Ottawa and Montreal markets. Kawartha Lakes covers more than 3,067 square kilometres with a mix of urban and rural areas. With the Trent-Severn Waterway and 250 lakes and rivers Kawartha Lakes has a total population of 75,840. The major urban areas are Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, and Fenelon Falls. As the closest municipality in Eastern Ontario to the Toronto market, Kawartha Lakes provides your business with the best of small town living and recreation, with the benefits of lower taxes, labour rates and land cost. Over 56% of the population over 15 years old have post-secondary education. Agriculture is a top economic driver in the Kawartha Lakes economy. It is home to approximately 1,265 farms of predominantly beef and dairy cattle and sheep, as well as grains and oil seeds and a growing number of dairy goat farms. The 2016 Census estimated that 12,400 people in the area are employed in agri-food and related industries year round or seasonally, bringing Farm Cash Receipts of over $149.5 million in 2016. LOCATED within Canada’s largest Mega Region with
16.4 million people and a $593 Billion Economy Sophisticated rural community with global market reach.
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World Class Dairy Genetics. Your Dairy Source Whether you are building a dairy food processing plant, a nucleus livestock herd, or a retail line-up of high quality dairy products, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada has the genetics, technology, and tastes you need. Kawartha Lakes is proud to have two home-grown, world renowned dairy processors:
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Kawartha Dairy famous for the Best Ice Cream in Canada!
Mariposa Dairy producer of Celebrity Brand Goat Cheeses the Third Largest Goat Cheese processor in North America.
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THERE’S ROOM ON THE PLATE FOR MORE. Add your food processing plant to the international firms on the Hamilton menu.
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