PEI Food Strong
SOURCE TO SHELF
Programs & Work
What we deliver
PEI Food Strong develops practical commercial projects that strengthen the Island food sector, from food transformation and product development to shared facilities, market connections and new business models.
We put what is being overlooked to work: facilities, equipment, rescued food, skilled workers and other resources that can create new value in the Island food economy.
We also develop products, tools and playbooks that can be tested here, improved and built upon by others across Canada.
ACTIVE PROGRAMS
Food Transformation & Up-Processing
We develop commercial uses for food and ingredients that might otherwise be wasted or underused, creating higher-value products and new market opportunities.
Market & Commercial Connections
We connect Island producers and food businesses with buyers, retailers, processors, facilities and other partners that can help move products from source to shelf.
Shared Processing & Production Infrastructure
We develop shared facilities, equipment access and production capacity that help small Island food businesses process, package and move products to market.
Food Business Support
We provide practical guidance, connections and commercial support to Island food start-ups, makers and small businesses developing products and bringing them to market.
IN DEVELOPMENT
PEI Cooks App
A consumer source-to-supper guide designed to help Islanders discover PEI food businesses, products, markets, makers, dining, events and food experiences, while giving local businesses greater visibility and new ways to reach customers.
Summerside Production Pilot
A small-scale commercial production pilot using underused food, equipment and processing capacity to test new products, shared production and market opportunities.
Product Development
Developing new commercial products from Island ingredients and underused food streams, creating added value and new market opportunities.
PEI Food Hub
A proposed shared-facility network for food transformation, cold-chain logistics, co-packing, freeze-drying and small food business incubation.
PLANNED
Industry Research & Market Development - Research, market analysis and practical commercial strategies that help identify gaps, opportunities and new pathways for Island food businesses.
Shared Distribution & Logistics - Developing practical ways to improve storage, transportation and distribution so more Island food can move efficiently from producer to market.
Commercial and Community Playbooks - Creating practical models, tools and templates that can help food businesses, communities and partners build on successful PEI approaches.