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Terms of Reference (TOR) Value Added Food Processing Sector – Opportunity Analysis Deadline: February 16th 3:00pm
1. Background Brandon, Manitoba hosts a growing cluster of food-processing and manufacturing companies that contribute significantly to local employment and regional economic development. While the sector is well-established, companies continue to rely heavily on external suppliers, service providers, and contractors for inputs, maintenance, specialized services, logistics, and innovation support. At the same time, by-products and residual materials created during food processing remain under-utilized, presenting opportunities for value-added processing, circulareconomy initiatives, and business diversification. To strengthen local economic resilience, enhance competitiveness, and create new business opportunities, a structured assessment is required to understand the current landscape, identify supply chain gaps, and evaluate feasible value-added opportunities.
2. Purpose of the Study The purpose of this consulting engagement is to: 1. Identify opportunities to increase the participation of local suppliers, contractors, and service providers in the food-processing and manufacturing supply chain in Brandon, Manitoba. 2. Identify opportunities to attract investment from external suppliers, contractors and service providers that currently support the supply chain, but without a permanent local presence (approximately 100 kms). 3. Assess the availability, quality, and potential uses of by-products generated by local food-processing companies.
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