January 12/Saskatoon, Saskatchewan/Marketwire -- The government of Canada is investing in research that will benefit canola producers by increasing the value and usage of canola protein in the food ingredients market. An investment of more than $205,000 will be made toward the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission.
"The government of Canada is working to help producers keep ahead of the curve and remain competitive by developing new value-added products," said agriculture minister Gerry Ritz. "This investment will help canola producers meet the increased demand for protein packed food products in Canada and around the world."