October 10, 2023 · Coldbrook, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Nova Scotia's agri-food sector is an economic powerhouse, it supports more than 6,700 jobs across the province and has the potential to create more value for the people and communities who rely on it. The Government of Canada recognizes this potential and is investing to help six agri-food companies seize new growth opportunities through automation, expansion and access to new markets.
Federal government supports Annapolis Valley companies
Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, and Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, announced repayable contributions totalling $4,855,000 through the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program to Scotian Gold, Atlantic Poultry, Nova Agri, Van Meekeren Farms, Eden Valley Poultry and Sustainable Blue. These investments will help the companies invest in equipment that will increase their productivity and efficiency, and grow their businesses while supporting good jobs for Nova Scotians.
