Southern Alberta Investment & Trade Initiative
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Value-Add Food Processing
Southern Alberta has emerged as a hub for value-add food processing, driven by the region's abundant agricultural resources, skilled workforce, and supportive business environment.
HIGH QUALITY, HIGH GROWTH
SUMMARY
With access to an abundance of high-quality raw materials, such as grains, pulses, and livestock, food processors in Southern Alberta are able to create a diverse range of value-added products, such as snacks, baked goods, and ready-to-eat meals. The region's strong logistics infrastructure, including rail, road, and air transportation, further supports the industry's growth, allowing for efficient distribution of products to domestic and international markets.
COLLABORATION WITH TECH
Collaboration between Alberta's agricultural industry and tech ecosystem is resulting in innovative technologies that increase crop and livestock yields, without compromising quality and sustainability. Partnerships between the private sector and the local academic institutions are common when looking for innovative breakthroughs in ag and food.
THE SOUTHERN ALBERTA ADVANTAGE
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