Cambridge Meat Processor Expands - McGuinty Government Supports Agri-Food Industry, Creates Jobs

Grand River Foods, a leading Ontario meat processor has expanded its production to increase sales, enter new markets and create 20 new jobs at its Cambridge facility.

With support from Ontario's Rural Economic Development Program, Grand River Foods, will:

• Purchase and installed new processing equipment
• Increase production by 25%
• Increase annual sales by $9 million
• Expand their product offerings

A strong agri-food industry is part of the McGuinty government's plan to create jobs and opportunities that will grow the province's economy.

QUOTES

"We're proud to be investing in Ontario meat processors, such as Grand River Foods who provide us with fresh, local, quality meats we all enjoy. By giving our meat businesses the tools they need to succeed and grow, we're strengthening Ontario's agri-food industry and growing our economy."
- Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

""Our government is proud to support this project, which will build upon Grand River's reputation for continued excellence and innovation in food processing. By investing in projects like this one, we are creating new jobs and building a strong, stable economy that Cambridge area families can count on."
- John Milloy, MPP for Kitchener-Centre

"At Grand River Foods we are known for our creation and production of innovative new food products. Thanks to funding from the Rural Economic Development Fund, we have been able to continue with our mission to keep food innovation alive and well, while creating new industry jobs and growing the market for good, quality Ontario food."
- Craig Richardson, President, Grand River Foods

QUICK FACTS

• Ontario has invested more than $167 million in 412 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program and generated more than $1.1 billion in new economic activity.
• Ontario gained more than 40,000 jobs in June, more than double the number of jobs created in the United States.
• The unemployment rate declined to 7.7 per cent. Ontario employment is now above its 2008 pre-recession peak.
• Since the HST was introduced last year, 114,000 jobs have been created in Ontario, the majority of them full-time positions.
• In 2010, Ontario was named a top destination for foreign direct investment in North America, second only to California. The province attracted a total of 127 foreign direct investment projects that created more than 11,200 jobs.
  

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