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March 12, 2014

GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN R&D AT NORTHUMBERLAND CO-OP

March 12, 2014/ RuralLife.ca

Source: N.B. Dept. of Economic Development

The provincial and federal governments are helping Northumberland Co-operative Ltd. develop a value-added, milk-based drink to meet increasing demand for quality and healthy beverages. “Value-added food is an important priority growth sector in New Brunswick,” said Human Resources Minister Robert Trevors. “Our investment will assist Northumberland Co-operative Ltd. in a research and development project to potentially produce a single-serve, value-added drink in Miramichi.” (read more)