Rustica Foods receives $1M in government funding

Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant announced on Aug.28 a $1,000,000 refundable contribution for Rustica Foods Inc.

This CED support will allow the Montréal-based SME to acquire digital production equipment to help boost its productivity and competitiveness.

Rustica Foods is a commercial bakery that specializes in ready-to-eat pizzas, frozen pizzas and pre-baked pizza crusts. With the help of CED’s funding, the business, which operates primarily in the wholesale, food services and private-label co-production sectors, will be able to build on its success and create jobs in the east end of Montréal.

The funds have been granted under CED’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program. This program targets entrepreneurs leveraging innovation to grow their businesses and enhance their competitiveness, as well as regional economic stakeholders helping to create an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation and growth for all, across all regions.

“By investing to help Quebec businesses become more productive and competitive, we are stimulating our economy and building prosperity here at home. With the help of the Government of Canada, Montreal-based Rustica Foods Inc. will be able to continue to grow and create jobs for people in the East of Montréal. We continue to deliver for Quebecers by taking concrete action that makes a real difference.”