Government of Canada helps meet global demand for sustainable protein products

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau announced an investment of over&nbsp;$4.3 million&nbsp;to support&nbsp;Canada’s&nbsp;pulse and special crops farmers meet demand for sustainable plant-based protein.<br/></p><p><br/></p><p style="text-align: justify;">An investment of over&nbsp;$2.3 million&nbsp;will enable Pulse Canada to continue to develop its ’25 by 25′ strategy to have 25 per cent of pulse production in new markets by 2025. Pulse&nbsp;Canada&nbsp;will use the funding to promote the benefits of pulses and their ingredient derivatives to international food manufacturers and foodservice operators as a sustainable, value-added, healthy ingredient across a wide range for food sectors.</p><p><br/></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition, close to&nbsp;$1.5 million&nbsp;in funding will enhance the Ag Transport Coalition Railway Performance Measurement Program. It provides individual shippers with insight on supply chain performance and a common data platform to find transportation solutions to efficiently get their products to market.</p><p><br/></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A further&nbsp;$429,000&nbsp;will help Pulse Canada assess and resolve barriers to international trade, including challenges created by the pandemic and create more stability for exports.</p><p><br/></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Canadian Special Crops Association is also receiving&nbsp;$127,944&nbsp;to advance international opportunities for&nbsp;Canada’s&nbsp;pulse and special crops industry, which includes beans, chickpeas, lentils, peas, canary seeds, buckwheat, sunflower seeds and mustard seeds.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p>