(KNSI) — Three Central Minnesota food processing businesses are among 42 statewide recipients of $1.7 million in state agricultural funding aimed at expanding production capacity and market access.
B&K Schrupp’s Meat & Seafood in Paynesville received funding through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s grant programs to buy a heat-sealing packaging machine for their meat processing operations. This equipment upgrade will help the business improve packaging efficiency and product preservation.
Concept Processing in Melrose was awarded money to buy a filler and bagger system that will beef up their fluid milk processing capabilities. The new equipment is designed to make their dairy processing more efficient while maintaining food safety standards.
The French Lake Butcher Shop in South Haven will use its grant funding to acquire a bowl chopper, which will significantly increase its sausage production capacity. This expansion will allow the butcher shop to meet growing demand for its specialty meat products.
The funding comes from the state’s Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation Value-Added Grant and Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant programs. According to MDA Commissioner Thom Petersen, the state investment supports local entrepreneurs who are creating economic opportunities while helping Minnesotans access more locally produced food products.
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