Nova Scotia Loyal: New Food Safety Pilot Program to Help Local Producers Expand

The Province is investing in a new Nova Scotia Loyal Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program to help food producers meet food safety requirements they need to get more of their products to local and global markets.

The departments of Growth and Development and Agriculture have partnered with Perennia Food and Agriculture Corp. on the two-year pilot program for Nova Scotia food and beverage producers. The program will help with costs related to food safety standards such as training, assessment, program development, audit fees and facility upgrades.

As a proud fourth-generation Acadian small business, our team found the growing complexities of food safety certifications to be a significant challenge. Thanks to the support from NS Loyal, we’ve gained both the confidence and the tools to advance our business. We're now looking to the future with optimism, making strategic investments to ensure we continue delivering the safest, highest-quality food products to our loyal customers. This growth also positions us to expand into new markets – both within Nova Scotia and beyond – while reinforcing our commitment to creating employment opportunities right here in rural Nova Scotia 

- Dan d’Eon, co-owner, D’Eon’s Bakery Limited (West Pubnico)

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Photo: A two-year pilot program for Nova Scotia food and beverage producers will help them meet food safety requirements, allowing more of their products to get to local and global markets. (Province of Nova Scotia / File)