Canada

Harper Government Invests to Create Value from Waste

Canada is receiving an important investment to turn by-products of flax and hemp into high-quality fiber.

White Road Investments Invests in Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils announced that it has secured growth and working capital from leading consumer-focused private equity firm White Road Investments and re-investment from Avrio Ventures. The largest vertically integrated hemp food manufacturer in the world, Manitoba Harvest will use the funds to strengthen all aspects of the supply…

Hemp Farmers Receive Investment to Heighten Exports

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canadian hemp producers will benefit from a boost to their marketing brand abroad thanks to the support of the Government of Canada. The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood St. James Assiniboia, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of more…

Harper Government Investing in New Market Opportunities for Flax and Hemp Farmers

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The Government of Canada is investing in innovation that will help create new bio-composites derived from flax and hemp fibers. Member of Parliament Rod Bruinooge (Winnipeg South), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, today announced an investment of more than $100,000 for the Composites Innovation Centre (CIC) to study flax and…

Manitoba Harvest Introduces Hemp Hearts

Nutritious shelled hemp seed offer an easy way to incorporate Omegas, protein and fiber into any diet Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils, a global leader in hemp foods, announced today that its popular shelled hemp seeds product will be rebranded Hemp Hearts™. The product will boast the same high-quality Manitoba Harvest…

Earth Day Canada Hometown Hero Awarded to Oilseed Works Inc

Toronto, Ontario — Wednesday evening, Earth Day Canada (EDC) held its annual gala at the Drake Hotel in Toronto. As part of the festivities, EDC presented their annual awards for outstanding commitment to the environment — the Earth Day Canada Hometown Heroes Awards. This year also marks the first year EDC is recognizing a Hometown…

Winnipeg Will Be The Center of The Hemp Business Universe

Why Winnipeg? “Manitoba is the heart of hemp seed production,” says Mike Fata, co-founder of Manitoba Hemp Foods & Oils — one of the partners for the event.

Fiber processing plant will put Dauphin

With 80 per cent of the continent’s narcotic-free hemp grown here, and one of the world’s largest hemp fibre plants slated for construction next year, Dauphin is laying claim as Canada’s hemp capital.

Co-Founder of Leading Hemp Foods Company Featured in April’s Entrepreneur Magazine

Fata’s ability to overcome many business challenges has earned him a full-page write-up in the current April 2005 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine.

Government of Canada Recognizes Hemptown’s Work

Hemptown Clothing Inc received confirmation of $223,118.00 from the Government of Canada’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development program (SR&ED).