January 23, 2022 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Harper Government is investing $950,000 in pulse research to help the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) identify new, innovative uses for the high-protein, high-fibre family of legumes, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today.
This investment will help Cigi develop new food products from roller-milled pulse flour to boost the pulse sector's flour processing and milling capacity. The development of innovative roller milling technology and pre- and post-milling techniques for the production of pulse flour for use in food products is expected to ultimately increase the global market share for Canadian pulses.
"Our Government recognizes the importance of the pulse sector to Canada's economy. This strategic investment will enable CIGI to research new, novel uses of pulse flour, leading to increased demand for Canadian pulses and boosting our producers' bottom lines."
- Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz
"This funding from the Government of Canada shows their support for our work at Cigi and allows us to advance our applied research with pulses as value-added ingredients in commercially produced foods. Finding new and important uses helps Cigi to promote Canadian pulse crops on behalf of farmers and industry."
- Cigi CEO JoAnne Buth
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