By Alice McFarlane

$13.4 million committed to Global Agriculture Technology Exchange

Sep 19, 2024 | 2:49 PM

The newly launched capital campaign for the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) project has received funding commitments from four Canadian grower organizations.

Alberta Grains, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Manitoba Crop Alliance, and Grain Farmers of Ontario have together pledged $13.4 million. Cereals Canada is contributing $5 million from its reserves to the campaign.

The $102 million project will be built in downtown Winnipeg, Man. It will contain state-of the-art equipment for milling, baking, pasta and noodle making, malt and brewing, as well as oat processing.

Campaign Chair JoAnne Buth expressed her gratitude to the Eastern and Western Canadian grower organizations for their support.

“High-quality Canadian wheat starts with the growers, so it is fitting that this capital campaign starts with their commitment,” Buth said. “Growers are the foundation of agriculture, and this exemplifies their interest and devotion for a stronger, profitable cereals industry. We’re thrilled to see such strong support from the farm associations.”

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The early commitment demonstrates the importance of Gate to the future of Canadian agriculture, Canadian cereal growers, and global customers, according to Buth.

“Growers understand the importance of the global market and the need for technical exchange to keep Canada competitive for years to come,” she said.

Gate will serve as a hub for food innovation to support Canadian farmers, domestic and global customers, and the value chain, and it will uphold Canada’s position as a leader in nutritious, high-quality food ingredients.

Buth said Gate will provide the tools necessary to showcase the versatility and quality of Canadian cereals to buyers worldwide and provide world-class technical support, advocacy, and expertise to ensure customer success.

“Canada is well known around the world for high quality wheat, and Gate represents a crucial investment in the long-term competitiveness of Canada’s cereal grains sector,” She added. “This initiative will provide more opportunities for customers to use Canadian cereals and other products, opening additional markets and increasing trade, and enhancing our ability to meet growing global demand for Canadian cereals while driving innovation in our industry for the next several decades.”

The Gate Capital Campaign Cabinet along with Cereals Canada staff will continue to engage with potential donors, all levels of government, and industry partners as it works towards reaching its goal.

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