Federal and provincial funding is helping to attract major economic investment, create jobs and boost growth in the value-added agri-food sector.
GDE Grocery Delivery E-Services Canada Inc., commonly known as HelloFresh, has received conditional approval for an Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit of up to $2.3 million for its $19.5 million investment in a new state-of-the-art agri-food processing facility in Calgary.
The company was also awarded a grant of up to $1.3 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) Emerging Opportunities Program, which supports projects focused on innovation, company growth and sector impact.
Under its Factor Meals brand, GDE Grocery Delivery E-Services Canada Inc. produces and distributes chef-curated, ready-to-eat meals that can be tailored according to diet and lifestyle goals including ketogenic, calorie conscious or high protein. All meat and produce in the meals will be sourced from Alberta-based agricultural suppliers, building on the value-added sector while encouraging domestic food production.
Construction on the facility, which will help the company meet growing demand for meal kit and ready-to-eat food delivery, began in July 2025 and was completed this spring. The project is expected to create 400 permanent and 251 temporary jobs.
Alberta's strong investment environment, built on competitive taxes, streamlined regulations and targeted incentives, is attracting major projects and gives companies like GDE the confidence to grow and invest in the province.
