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Ontario food processors: access SODP before Dec 22, 2009

Strong Ontario food and beverage processors – particularly those located in communities that have been hardhit by the recent economic downturn – are encouraged to apply to the Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP). SODP’s food and beverage initiative includes a $20 million fund of federal interest-free loans for upgrades, expansions, or modernization of commercial food and beverage production facilities, or fund a strategy to access new markets.



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Posted on December 15, 2009 at 4:18am

$20 million fund good news for Ontario food processors

Minister Goodyear announces investment to support Ontario’s food and beverage processors



The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) announced a $20 million investment today in Guelph that will allow food and beverage processors operating in Southern Ontario access to funds to expand, modernize, innovate and/or improve their competitiveness.



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Posted on November 10, 2009 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

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At 3:05pm on January 14, 2010, Steve Twynstra said…
Thanks Lisa! I felt I needed to be a bit candid with this audience....and send a semblance of producer reality. I would LOVE to have a public debate with Eric re loblaws local food purchasing behaviour. I realize they need to stay in biz too but I don't appreciate the spin they attempt with their advertising.

Later......
At 3:35pm on October 29, 2009, Len Kahn said…
Absokutely! Let's have a virtual beer sometime...
 
 
 

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The Midwest and Upper Midwest face record-breaking drought conditions, with 77 percent of the U.S. mainland affected. Rainfall forecasts remain uncertain, as key weather models diverge.

Weekly Hog Market Facts: Ontario Prices Hold Steady While Futures Pull Back

Ontario hog prices remained relatively stable heading into the week ending May 22, 2026, even as U.S. futures markets softened and slaughter volumes trended lower. The latest Weekly Hog Market Facts report highlights a market that continues to balance solid fundamentals with growing uncertainty surrounding summer demand and futures direction. The Ontario 100% Base Formula Price finished the week at $226.40/cwt, up slightly from the previous week’s $224.69/cwt. While prices remain respectable historically, they continue to trail year-ago levels, when the formula price stood at $232.27/cwt. Ontario market hog sales came in at 108,262 head, representing 95% of the previous year’s volume and reflecting a noticeable tightening compared to earlier May numbers. Average dressed weights also continued to edge lower at 106.43 kg, which may signal seasonally tighter market-ready supplies. Meanwhile, feeder pig values held relatively firm. Ontario weaned pig values climbed modestly to $58.86 pe

Ontario Invests in Innovation and Protection for Agri-Food Sector

The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen support for the province’s agri-food sector through new investments focused on innovation, resiliency, research, and long-term competitiveness. Recent announcements tied to Ontario’s agri-food strategy and Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership programming include funding aimed at: advancing agricultural research, accelerating technology commercialization, improving sustainability, strengthening food supply chains, and helping producers remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global market. The investments support a wide range of initiatives across Ontario agriculture, including research infrastructure, biosecurity innovation, market diversification, and precision farming technologies. For the pork sector, the continued focus on innovation and resiliency aligns closely with industry priorities surrounding: biosecurity, production efficiency, labor challenges, sustainability, and technology adoption. Programs supporting comm

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