Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Grant Agreement for the Innovative Solutions Canada Program, Project - Sustainable fumigants to replace methyl bromide
Agreement Number:
ISC-7085-Ph2
Agreement Value:
$500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 1, 2022 - Jun 1, 2024
Description:
Innovative pest management solutions for quarantine and pre-shipment uses would support exporters in meeting phytosanitary requirements with Canada’s trading partners and address evolving plant health risks in Canada. This project aims to develop an alternative plant pest risk mitigation approach comparable to methyl bromide, but with fewer negative impacts to the environment and public health.
Organization:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Expected Results:
This Phase 2 Innovative Solutions Canada grant is to develop an innovative fumigation approach prototype as a treatment option for control of quarantine plant pests.
Location:
Summerland, British Columbia, CA
Reference Number:
206-2022-2023-Q3-00001
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
iFood Packaging Systems Corporation
Program:
Innovative Solutions Canada