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Ottawa Puts C$50M Behind CFIN to Bring AI and Automation to Canada’s Smaller Food Processors
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The federal government is investing C$50 million in the Canadian Food Innovation Network to help small and medium-sized food processors adopt automation, artificial intelligence and digital manufacturing tools. The network expects the programme to reach more than 200 businesses and grow its membership from over 9,500 to 20,000. It also forecasts up to C$200 million in follow-on investment and about 300 new jobs.