Three Saskatchewan firms invited to participate in trade pilot project

paNOW Staff

Three Saskatchewan companies have been selected to participate in a pilot project to improve the movement of meat within Canada.

Diamond 7 Meats of Lloydminster, Western Prime Meat Processors of Weyburn and Drake Meat Processors of Drake will take part in the inter provincial meat trade pilot projects, said the provincial government in a news release Wednesday. 

The intent of the initiative, is to expand inter-provincial meat trade and provide more market opportunities to our producers and processors. Funding will be provided to help businesses upgrade their facilities and meet regulations to sell their products outside Saskatchewan.

The projects will also identify and address the challenges businesses face in meeting the technical requirements for meat processing and inter-provincial trade in Canada.

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