May 21, 2019 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
As part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing up to $1,132,000 in Bothwell Cheese to advance their modernization efforts, and enhance efficiency and productivity, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, and Manitoba Agriculture Minister, Ralph Eichler, announced today.
The project entails investments in modern processing equipment that will support the innovation of new products. Bothwell Cheese will also be completing a new waste water treatment centre, while adding new water recycling equipment that will significantly reduce the company's overall water usage.
"Our Government is proud to support the modernization and competitiveness of the dairy processing industry. This investment will allow Bothwell Cheese to modernize their operations and increase their efficiency to meet growing consumer demand for their high-quality products here and around the world, while creating well-paying jobs in their community."
- Dan Vandal, Member of Parliament for Saint-Boniface - Saint Vital, on behalf of Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
"Our goal is to retain and grow our world-class enterprises to meet growing demand for protein-rich foods while fostering job creation within the agriculture sector. This funding will allow Bothwell Cheese to create more jobs and process more milk right here in Manitoba, while also promoting water conservation."
- Ralph Eichler, Manitoba Minister of Agriculture
"Bothwell Cheese has been crafting premium, all natural, artisanal cheeses since 1936. With the support of our local dairy producers and dedicated employees we have been able to grow our business and share our great cheeses with many Canadians. With the help of this grant funding, we can continue to expand and look to even larger markets to showcase this great Manitoba product."
- Kevin Thomson, President, Bothwell Cheese
Quick facts
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This investment will allow Bothwell Cheese to increase its labour force by 20 full-time positions upon project completion with another 30, three years following project completion.
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Bothwell Cheese also plans to upgrade the technical skills of 25 existing employees.
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Three years after completion Bothwell Cheese also anticipates increasing exports by $24 million annually.
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The five-year, $3-billion Canadian Agricultural Partnership includes $2 billion for cost-shared strategic initiatives delivered by the provinces and territories and $1 billion for federal programs and services.
