A Toronto bakery forecasts the creation of over 30 new jobs and increased international sales with the support of the Government of Canada. Member of Parliament Bernard Trottier (Etobicoke-Lakeshore), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of $600,000 for Del's Pastry to install new equipment and increase production capacity.
"Our government's top priority remains the economy, and Canada's food processing sector is an important contributor to keeping our economy strong," said MP Trottier. "This investment will help Del's Pastry compete more effectively in export markets and create new high-quality jobs that will strengthen our regional economy."
The investment was used by Del's Pastry to increase its capacity to meet the growing demand for its products in the U.S. and Mexico. The project involved the installation of new equipment that will allow Del's Pastry to produce new products like coffee cakes, coiled danish, puff pastry, and sweet buns, in addition to improving the plant's operational efficiency and productivity.
By next year, the higher production capacity will result in a 60 per cent increase in the amount of Canadian produce it uses, including blueberries, cherries, apples, butter, cream cheese, hard and soft flour, carrots, and eggs.
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