The B.C. government has announced up to a half a million dollars to develop a regional food hub in the Cariboo.
A food hub is a centralized shared-use processing facility for food and beverages. The idea is to provide business owners affordable access to production facilities, specialized equipment, and research and development.
Quesnel mayor Bob Simpson says the hub will help the local economy recover and diversify following devastating wildfires, timber loss, and mill closures.
“This new food hub will benefit not only our local business owners and residents, but it will also draw companies and residents from around the region,” Simpson said in a news release. “We appreciate the Province’s continued support for our economic transition strategy and their recognition of the important role that agriculture plays in that strategy.”
The food hub is part of the B.C. government’s Feed BC program which aims to increase local food in all parts of the food supply chain.
