Armstrong Milling is set to purchase new mixing and packaging equipment that will help it prolong the shelf life of its products and extend its market reach.
The company received a funding of $1,195,000 from the Harper Government in this regard.
Armstrong's computer-managed packaging equipment uses a gas-flushing system to remove oxygen from the packaging and will extend the product shelf life from four to 18 months.
The improvements are set to increase the demand for agricultural products such as corn and wheat.
Canadian Parliamentary Secretary Lemieux said the government's repayable investments will help producers keep the sector strong and sustainable.
"This investment has helped Armstrong Milling Company increase their production capacity to be better equipped to meet market demand, and will also increase the bottom line for farmers," Lemieux said.
With its facility expansion and equipment upgrades, Armstrong plans to double bird food processing sales.
