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
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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.
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