Canada invests $2.26m to expand halal beef processing in Prince Edward Island
The Canadian federal government is investing up to $2.26 million to expand halal beef processing and packaging capacity at a facility in Prince Edward Island, as part of efforts to strengthen domestic meat production and meet growing consumer demand.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced that funding will be provided to Atlantic Beef Products Inc. under the $25 million kosher and halal investment program. This program supports federally regulated beef and veal processors in adopting new technologies to increase efficiency and output.
The investment of $2,256,786 will fund the installation of advanced processing and packaging technologies designed to increase meat yield and expand halal-certified product offerings for Canadian retailers, the department said.
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Muhammad Ali Bandial