Case Study: How a Manitoba-Based Meat Processor Expanded Sausage Production

Moving into new products can help a business grow faster, especially when demand is already there. Here’s how a Meat Processor entered the sausage market and increased its revenue with Agri Flow’s assistance.

Context and Challenge

Sector: Processing (Meat)
Funding Category: Equipment & Training

The Meat Processor already produced a large amount of ground pork, but they were only selling it as a raw product. At the same time, demand for finished products such as sausages had been growing, especially from restaurants and local retailers.

The challenge was simple: they didn’t have the right equipment to produce sausages at scale. Without a proper production line, they couldn’t take advantage of this growing market.

Agri Flow’s Approach

Agri Flow helped the Meat Processor turn this idea into a clear plan and access grant funding to procure the new equipment.

We helped the client secure grant funds for a project focused on turning ground pork into finished sausage products. The plan included the procurement of key machines like a sausage stuffer, cutting machine, and vacuum packaging system to create an efficient production line. With the list of equipment finalized, our team submitted a strong proposal to the funding program to recover costs for the new equipment.

Delivering Results

By accessing Government Grant funding, the Meat Processor was able to secure $20,000 to procure state-of-the-art equipment to produce up to 10,000 kg of sausages per month using automated systems. The new equipment also allowed the development and introduction of popular varieties to expand the business’s premium options. Through automation, the equipment reduced manual labour, improved consistency, and minimized waste.

Partner with Agri Flow for Funding Success

This case shows how businesses can grow by leveraging grant funding to establish new product lines and enter into new segments. With the right plan and support, it’s possible to move into new markets and increase profits.

Agri Flow helps make that process simple and effective.