Courtesy: Big Mountain Foods
Federal Funding

$1.4 million in federal funding going to B.C based company

Jul 7, 2022 | 3:26 PM

OTTAWA—British Columbia based Big Mountain Foods 2 Ltd. is set to receive $1.4 million in funding from the federal government.

The women-owned business produces plant-based foods using local produce and sustainably sourced ingredients. The investment will help the company increase production capacity and efficiency by adding fully automated robotic equipment to the facility.

“Plant-based foods are growing in popularity as Canadians are increasingly looking for options to incorporate greater variety into their diets. Investing in businesses like Big Mountain Foods 2 is establishing Canada’s position as a global leader in this industry while increasing consumer choice of alternative protein options,” said the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

These changes will help commercialize a plant-based, soy-free tofu product made from 100 per cent Canadian grown and milled chickpeas, helping meet the needs of consumers with allergies to soy and special dietary needs.

“With the help of the AgriInnovate Program, we have been able to launch the first-ever Fava Bean Tofu free of all common allergens into the Canadian and USA market. Big Mountain Foods has commissioned a facility in Vancouver, BC that has capacity to produce over 2 million units a year of tofu. The new facility is inclusive of upcycling with a goal to be zero waste. The feedback on the tofu has been very positive with recent listings in Whole Foods and many other retailers. We are proud to have developed a tofu product that has similar taste, texture and functionality as traditional soy tofu that is higher in protein,” said Jasmine Byrne, President of Big Mountain Foods 2 Ltd.