Canada Invests $4.3 Million to Strengthen Canada’s Position in Non-GMO Soybeans and Plant-Based Foods
Canada has committed $4.3 million to a new project designed to strengthen its position in the specialty soybean market and support the development of plant-based food products. The initiative, supported by Protein Industries Canada, focuses on advancing the competitiveness of Canada’s identity-preserved (IP) non-GMO soybean sector, both domestically and internationally. The project is being led by NRGene Canada, Pulse Genetics, Hensall Co-op, and Yumasoy Foods Ltd., with the goal of improving the availability of high-quality, non-GMO soybeans. The investment will benefit Canadian farmers by providing them with new opportunities in domestic processing and by expanding their access to premium international markets. Breeding for northern climates A key part of the project is the development of new soybean varieties suited for Canada’s northern climates, including Manitoba …