The province of Nova Scotia has launched the Nova Scotia Wine Development Board to capitalize on a sector that’s growing fast
Wolfville, N.S. – The province of Nova Scotia will have a wine development board to capitalize on a sector that’s growing fast.
Keith Colwell, the province’s Agriculture minister, says the potential is there for the sector to continue to grow.
The new Nova Scotia Wine Development Board will highlight opportunities, identify barriers and provide advice on government legislation, regulation and policy development.
Colwell will lead the board, which include representatives of the province’s farm wineries, grape growers and support services.
The members of the board are:
There will also be representatives from the departments of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism, and Agriculture, as well as the Nova Scotia Tourism Agency.
“The board’s activities will be good for the long-term grown of the industry,” says Gerry McConnell, “and for economic growth in rural Nova Scotia.”
Last year, $16.7 million worth of Nova Scotia wine was sold. The farm-gate value of the grapes was more than $2 million.
A Must Read for all food & beverages industry personnel
Canada’s national food & beverage processing authority
Serving the Canadian food & beverage processing industry for over 80 years!
FREE to qualified industry professionals
Leave a Reply