A new initiative will help to expand perennial crops such as apples, high bush blueberries, and grapes in Prince Edward Island. The Perennial Crop Development Program is being implemented under the new federal-provincial Canadian Agricultural Partnership. “Government is strongly...
The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation. Through existing Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership...
People who seek out gluten-free products have had more reason to lick their lips over the last ten years, thanks to Duinkerken Foods Inc. Brenda and Wayne vanDuinkerken created the popular flour and baking mix brand, and are now looking to diversify the product line and increase...
Information and application form for the Affordable Housing Development Program
Creating jobs for Islanders - Charlottetown Metal Products owner Trevor Spinney knows how tough it can be to break into international markets. Spinney is one of more than 100 Island entrepreneurs attending Export Day tomorrow (September 14) in Charlottetown. It’s an opportunity...
The Innovation Fund assists businesses to bring a new product, service, or process (“product”) to market by providing financial support for the costs to refine and commercialize an innovative product that has demonstrated potential for export market uptake. The Innovation Fund has two streams: The New Product stream can support the transition from a demonstrated beta/pilot/prototype product to the final stage refinements for scale-up and full commercial development of the product. The Product Diversification stream can support the adaptation of an existing product for a new market segment...
The Grow the Herd Pilot Program is designed to grow the beef cow population in the province and increase the number of beef cattle processed in PEI. The PEI livestock strategy was released in 2021 to address the decline in beef cattle numbers in the province. The strategy focuses...
Telling the story of Canadian Agricultural Partnership in PEI - An organic approach to supply-chain marketing
A funding program is available for Island companies in the seafood and aquaculture sectors to help them bring innovative ideas to life and improve their business. The PEI Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, Innovation and Growth (RIG) Program is designed to help companies adopt...