About the Food Development Centre

Our Mandate:

The Food Development Centre (FDC) is a Special Operating Agency of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI). Its mandate is to assist the agri-food industry in the development and commercialization of conventional and functional foods and natural health products.

In the 2004/2005 year alone, FDC activities resulted in the creation of 12 new jobs and 35 new food products. FDC also assisted in the creation and expansion of 20 food processing companies. Translated into economic worth for Manitoba, these activities have resulted in a five-year impact of a $1.307 million increase in the gross domestic product (GDP) of Manitoba, and $121,297 in provincial taxes.

Our Vision for 2013:

FDC is recognized nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence in developing and commercializing new/innovative food products and natural health products.

Our Mission Statement:

FDC provides the agri-food industry with the facilities and the expertise to successfully develop and commercialize food products, resulting in increased use of Manitoba ingredients for food, functional food and natural health products and positive economic impact for producers and Manitoba communities.

Some of Our Strategic Objectives:

• Maximize the use of FDC's infrastructure and unique capabilities.




• Strengthen FDC's relationships with partners that complement the spectrum of product development and commercialization.




• Develop innovative process technologies and products with the focus on functional foods and natural health products.