Meeting Demand For Gluten-Free Flour Alternatives
April 8, 2010 2:45 PM
McGuinty Government Supports Local Food Processor,
Local Economy
International Food Products, Inc. will start modernizing operations, increasing productivity and introducing new product lines this summer.
Ontario is helping International Food Products, Inc. to:
- modernize their non-allergen, gluten-free flour milling operations with upgraded equipment to increase efficiencies
- create a second gluten-free processing line for pulse flours
- take on new packaging contracts for other food processors
- reduce production costs and improve productivity
- create two new full-time positions
- increase their need for produce from Ontario farmers and packaging material from Ontario suppliers
QUICK FACTS
- The government is providing $273,658 for this rural economic development initiative.
- International Food Products, Inc. is strategically located in Wallaceburg to serve the US and Canadian markets, specializing in rice flour and gluten-free flour alternatives.
LEARN MORE
Find out more about the Rural Economic Development Program.
Read about International Food Products, Inc.
CONTACTS
Brent Ross
Communications Branch
416-326-9342
brent.ross@ontario.ca
Sarah Petrevan
Minister's Office
416-326-3861
sarah.petrevan@ontario.ca
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
ontario.ca/agriculture
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