Mustard millers relish investment tax credit

G.S. Dunn Limited (G.S. Dunn) is investing approximately $30 million to grow its mustard milling facility in Bow Island supported by a $3.1 million Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC) from Alberta’s government.

The project has created 34 new jobs and allowed G.S. Dunn to access two new markets in Japan and South Korea. The expansion will also increase its purchase of raw mustard seed from $13 million to $44 million with all seed coming from western Canada.

“Investors continue to choose Alberta as a place to establish roots, grow and expand because it makes good business sense. The Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit is just one of the ways our government commits to creating ideal conditions for businesses while attracting investment, diversifying the economy and creating more jobs for Albertans.”

RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
The Bow Island expansion is the second phase of G.S. Dunn’s value-added mustard milling project. Since its initial expansion into Alberta, the company has increased capacity by more than 200 per cent. The current phase has increased processing capacity by approximately 70 per cent compared to pre-expansion levels.

“We are proud to announce the successful completion of our new mustard mill in Bow Island. This state-of-the-art facility stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the provincial government, the Town of Bow Island, local construction firms and our dedicated workforce at G.S. Dunn. We look forward to continuing to strengthen the agri-processing industry in southern Alberta together with our local mustard grower partners.”