Canada supports poultry processor in Kings County

BERWICK — An investment of up to $2,932,500 will go towards Eden Valley Poultry under the Supply Management Processing Investment Fund.

This investment will help Eden Valley Poultry modernize its processing and wastewater systems, purchase and install new packaging equipment, and adopt an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Through these improvements, the company will be able to increase processing capacity and efficiency through automation.

“Eden Valley Poultry is a key economic driver and employer in our region, supporting producers here in Nova Scotia as well as Prince Edward Island,” said Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants. “This investment will support increased capacity which benefits local producers, strengthens food security and positions the sector for continued growth.”

The Supply Management Processing Investment Fund helps processors of supply-managed commodities increase their competitiveness and resilience in the face of evolving markets. The Fund is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to support processors in these sectors to address the impacts of recent international trade agreements.

“Canada’s supply management system provides a fair price for our farmers, brings stability for our processors, and is the backbone of rural communities in Nova Scotia and across the country,” said  Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “With this investment, Eden Valley Poultry will adopt new equipment to keep its operations innovative so it can remain competitive and continue to deliver quality poultry products for consumers.”