Kawartha Ice Cream Facility Expands, Creates Jobs

February 5, 2010 10:00 AM

McGuinty Government Helping Increase Local Food Production

Refurbishing a family-owned ice cream business with new technology will help meet consumer

Through the Rural Economic Development Program, Ontario is helping Kawartha Dairy Limited to:

  • create up to 10 new jobs and retain 86 existing positions
  • install new technologies to improve production
  • improve material handling capacity, food safety and quality control
  • train employees to operate and maintain new systems
  • increase demand for milk from local farmers

Quick Facts

  • Kawartha Dairy Limited is receiving up to $620,000 through the Rural Economic Development Program.
  • Since 2003, Ontario has invested over $87 million in 258 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program.

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Contacts

  • Sarah Petrevan
    Minister's Office
    416-326-3861
    sarah.petrevan@nullontario.ca
  • Susan Murray
    Communications Branch
    519-826-3145
    susan.murray@nullontario.ca

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
ontario.ca/agriculture