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Title:

Youth - Food Product Development Technologist

Agreement Number:

1023328

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 3, 2024 - Jun 23, 2025

Description:

We plan on utilizing a Youth – Lab technician to assist in the development of a Vegan Rice Crisp product. The developed product will be nutritious and meets these qualifications while also offering vegan and allergen-free statements, which targets a larger group of consumers that have dietary restrictions. The Rice Crisp’s nutritional claims enhance the unique value of its sour fruit profile from three flavours. The parameters that we will be seeking in this snack bar are as followed for a 40 g serving. The Youth -Lab technician will be involved in all the phases of product development and Pilot Plant Trials.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

Richmond Hill, Ontario, CA L4B 1G3

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q2-1023328

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

891859498

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

FDG - The Food Development Group Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Richmond Hill

Federal Riding Number:

35087

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

541690