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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2011-04-13, Page 11Exeter Produce to expand in Huron County QMI Agency A Huron County food processor is on track to expand operations and create 40 new jobs, growing the market for local farmers and strengthening Ontario's economy. With support from Ontario's Rural Economic Development Pro- gram, Exeter Produce and Storage Company Limited will relocate its bell pepper processing line and install new, state-of-the-art equip- ment to increase its production and processing capacity. The investment will allow the business to: ■ increase production of bell field peppers from 3,742 tonnes to 5,000 tonnes annually ■ increase annual sales by 34 per cent • reduce operating costs and enhance quality control ■ increase export sales and improve competitiveness ■ enhance the skills of current employees who will be trained on new, sophisticated line equipment. The new facility is expected to be completed by December 2012, A strong agri-food industry is part of the five-year Open Ontario plan to create jobs and opportunities that will boost the province's economy. "Our government's support for this expansion project will create jobs in Huron County and support local farmers. This investment will help grow demand for Ontario food, and strengthen our local economy and community for many years to come, said "Carol Mitchell, MPP Huron Bruce and Minister of Agri- culture, Food and Rural Affairs "The Rural Economic Develop- ment program will help Exeter Pro- duce increase production capacity and reduce operating costs while improving product quality for our end consumers - and that means a stronger, more competitive busi- ness, and more jobs and opportuni- ties for our local community said" Jim Veri, Vice President, Exeter Pro- duce and Storage Company Ltd. Did you know: Ontario is investing $567,500 in this expansion project through the Rural Economic Development Program. § Ontario's food processing industry was the third largest employer of its kind in North Amer- ica in 2008. The industry generated nearly $34 billion in revenue from goods manufactured in Ontario in 2008. § Ontario has invested nearly $153 million in 373 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program and generated more than $1.1 billion in new economic activity. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 11 ill Agriculture and water Denise Iszczuk, Co -Chair of the Huron -Perth Agriculture and Water Festival and conservation education technician with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ARCA), talks about water and wildlife with Cal Taylor at the Open House in Seaforth of the Huron -Perth Agriculture and Water Festival at the Seaforth Agriplex and Seaforth District Community Centre. REFR YOUR RIDE spring service event We know everything your Ford vehicle needs. After all, we built it. Motorcraft" BRAKE PADS OR SHOES With Lifetime Wirr3nty� Renewal for your brakes. Never buy another set of Motorcraft brake pads or shoes with our lifetime warranty!' $250FF" THE WORKS Fuel Economy Package Spring refresher that can save you up to $350 a year' on gas with Ihta packer And nyh ar maintenance. FOR ONLY 99 PLUS: FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY, GET PREMIUM MOTORCRAFT" WIPER BLADES INSTALLED FOR ONLY $15.49 PER BLADE WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE WORKS, Purchase any one of the advertised offers and be eligible for a 510 eCoupon towards your next service. Refresh your vehicle with these spring offers from Ford. You can trust the experts who know your Ford best: Genuine Ford Trained Technicians. For more details and offers, see your Service Advisor or visit us online. 41110 GENUINE ford.ca 3 lsn Pi WTI 1,gLigac-44b Pptkiit-40- o %1140 1; lig 411111011 11.1 At a . )11;iii) ifiitAirt S.gt Vi .11411 11! 111414141i t got hia