A new traceability program introduced by the Ontario and Canadian governments promises to enhance food safety by improving the way foods are tracked from the farm to the dinner plate.
The $21.5-million, three-year Traceability Foundations provides up to 75 per cent cost-share funding to selected sector organizations and value chains to support voluntary, industry-led information-sharing networks that will enhance agri-food traceability, according to a news release. Selected projects may be eligible for up to a maximum of $5 million in funding per project.
“Projects funded through the Traceability Foundations Initiative must support the design and implementation of information sharing networks across value chains and agri-food sectors leading to effective full traceability systems, including premises identification, animal/product identification and movement recording,” the release states.
“These projects will enhance information networks using information technology infrastructure that meets identified business needs and achieves economic benefits, increase adoption of sustainable voluntary traceability systems developed to national or international standards, and strengthen agri-food traceability through industry-led development of systems.”
Applicants must meet program eligibility set out in the application guidebook. Applications will be received between August 8 and September 16.
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