Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Construction of a baby carrot sorting and processing plant
Agreement Number:
AIP-PAI - 2485
Agreement Value:
$5,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 14, 2025 - Mar 3, 2037
Description:
This project aims to build and implement an innovative, fully automated processing line for the production of baby carrots that operates year-round.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
Non-compliant carrots represent 30% of losses for producers. They can be repurposed into baby carrots, a popular product for lunches. The market is dominated by imports. Produits Frais FMS, with an established network of suppliers and distributors, wants to become the Canadian leader in baby carrots. The company has designed an automated processing line, combining cutting-edge technologies to reduce losses to 5% and ensure optimal quality control.
Location:
Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington, Quebec, CA J0L 2N0
Reference Number:
235-2025-2026-Q2-00517
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
765033691
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Amendment#1 adds multiple recipients to the agreement
Amendment Date
Nov 14, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
Produits Frais FMS Inc.
Program:
AgriInnovate Program
Program Purpose:
The AgriInnovate Program aims to incent targeted commercialization, demonstration and/or adoption of innovative technologies and processes that increase agricultural and agri-food sector competitiveness and sustainability benefits.
NAICS Code:
1112
Amendments: