Government of Canada investment will help high-growth Nova Scotia company become more productive, diverse, and competitive
Canada's entrepreneurs and innovators feed economic growth by focusing on productivity and adopting new technologies. The Government of Canada is investing in a maritime-grown food company as it builds a state-of-the-art production space to scale-up and reach new markets.
Homegrown roots, widespread potential
Today, Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour was joined by the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, to announce a repayable contribution of $500,000 to Tripoli Holdings Limited (Mezza Lebanese Kitchen). The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.
The contribution supports the acquisition of new semi-automated food production equipement, helping the longstanding family business establish a 15,000 square foot processing facility in Dartmouth. Following rapid growth in recent years, the company's previous facility reached full capacity. The new space will process food for its restaurants across the maritimes, and for 20 new planned locations, major wholesalers and institutions like hospitals and universities. By boosting productivity five-fold, reducing waste and diversifying the company's offerings, the project will help Mezza Lebanese Kitchen continue to grow in the food and beverage space.
Today's announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to helping job creators future-proof their businesses, build resiliency, and prepare for growth.
