FedNor funding helps local business scale-up and create jobs in the Municipality of Markstay-Warren

Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a Government of Canada investment of $46,060 to help Boreal Naturals modernize its operations and triple its production. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.

Provided through FedNor’s Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario, this repayable investment will help Boreal Naturals acquire specialized equipment such as packers, weighers, elevators, fillers, mixers and more. This priority project is expected to help the business expand into new markets, increase sales, exports and profitability, while creating up to 24 new products and four high-quality jobs. Once complete, this expansion project will also allow Boreal Naturals to establish new frozen food processing methods and accommodate more farmers looking to freeze and pack their products in Northern Ontario.

Quotes

“With this $46,000 scale up investment, Boreal Naturals will be able to triple production and take their business to the next level. It will create good-paying jobs for middle class families in Northern Ontario. We have a plan to grow an innovative economy that works for everyone in our region.” - The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor

“I’m thrilled the Government of Canada is lending its support to help Boreal Naturals build for the future and create high-quality jobs here at home in Nickel Belt. This targeted investment means this Warren-based business can purchase the new equipment they need to increase production, sales and exports and create 24 new products. It’s exciting to see that our manufacturing sector is thriving and I’m proud that the Government of Canada is stepping up to support its ongoing success.”    - Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

“We fully expect this expansion project will allow us to triple our production, increase sales and create new products, processes and good-paying jobs. We’re excited to take Boreal Naturals to new heights and we are grateful to the Government of Canada for stepping up to help make it happen!”  - Greg and Mira Melien, Executive Directors, Boreal Naturals

Quick facts

• Based in Warren, Ontario, Boreal Naturals is becoming one of Ontario’s largest growers, processors and packers of frozen organic fruits and vegetables. They provide over 30 conventional and organic product lines for retail and wholesale. All frozen food products proudly display the Brand Canada/Marque Canada logo and Foodland Ontario certification of locally grown fruits and vegetables.
• The funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario, a program designed to help companies improve productivity and modernize their operations, leading to sales growth, increased exports and job creation.

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Media Contact:
Kaylie Dudgeon
Special Assistant
Marc G. Serré
MP Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages
705-507-2416
[email protected]