Newmarket Food Processor Expands Production - McGuinty Government Supports Agri-Food Industry, Creates Jobs

A leading Ontario meat processor is expanding production, supporting local farmers and creating 11 new jobs.

With support from Ontario's Rural Economic Development Program, Newmarket Meat Packers is expanding and renovating their processing facility in response to the growing demand for their high-quality meats at supermarkets and butcher shops all across the province. This will help the company:

• increase production speeds and volumes
• develop new specialty meat products
• source more meat from Ontario farmers
• create 11 new jobs and retain 30 existing positions

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 Newmarket Meat Packers, 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

"For over 40 years, families have chosen our meats at local supermarkets and butcher shops all across the province. The Ontario government's investment in this project is helping us expand our workforce, improve our processing capacity and diversify our product line, which means we'll be able to provide even more high-quality meats to our loyal customers - and new customers - each and every day."
- Nick D'Elia, Owner, Newmarket Meat Packers Ltd.

QUICK FACTS

• Ontario has invested over $167 million in 412 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program and generated more than $1.2 billion in new economic activity.
• The agri-food industry contributes more than $33 billion to the Ontario economy and employs about 700,000 people.
• In June, Ontario had an increase of more than 40,000 jobs and the unemployment rate declined to 7.7 percent.

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