Manitoba-based grains institute receives $2 million

The federal and Manitoba governments are providing $2 million to the Canadian International Grains Institute to purchase new equipment to support its applied R&D work for the grains industry. The funds will be used to purchase 20 new pieces of equipment to create new capabilities in the areas of milling, baking, noodle, pasta, pulse and analytical services. It is also expected to help open up new collaborative opportunities with other Manitoba organizations. The funding is being provided by the Grain Innovation Hub, a joint federal-provincial initiative announced May/14….