Quebec – Frankie’s Organic is a business that manufactures, packages and distributes certified organic snacks. In addition to its own line of products, made with whole grains and USDA-certified organic, the company also packs for other retailers and brands private-label snacks that are also guaranteed to be gluten-free, GMO-free and pesticide-free.
Supporting business digitization contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions. That is why Annie Koutrakis, MP for Vimy and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, announced a total of $995,922 in repayable contributions for Frankie’s Organic Foods Inc., known as Frankie’s Organic. This CED funding will enable the business to improve its productivity by digitizing its facilities.
The first amount of $495,922 from CED has enabled the business to acquire and install new robotic production equipment, including a snack production cell, a packaging system, and an intelligent conveyor computer system. A second contribution, in the amount of $500,000, will make it possible to acquire and install new robotic packaging equipment, including a vision-guided cell, a box and tray packaging system, an extruder, and a pallet racking system. The aim of CED’s funding is to increase competitiveness and productivity at Frankie’s Organic Foods.
The Government of Canada recognizes and supports businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. Quebec’s economic recovery relies on organizations with strong roots in the regional economy; they are key assets in building a sustainable, inclusive economy.
“SMEs are at the core of innovation and economic growth in our communities, and our government wants to actively participate in their development. Thanks to CED’s funding, Frankie’s Organic will now be able to invest in advanced digitization technologies and thereby improve its growth and productivity. Its contribution to the Laval region’s economic vitality is important, and our entire economy will benefit from its success.” – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED