Greenfield Global, Alco Energy Canada, and Grain Farmers of Ontario Launch the Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) to Champion Canada’s Domestic Ethanol Sector
OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greenfield Global Inc. and Alco Energy Canada (formerly IGPC Ethanol Inc), two of Canada’s largest fuel ethanol producers, and Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, today announce the establishment of Canada’s Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA), a groundbreaking coalition uniting Canada’s domestic ethanol industry and agricultural sector. This expert collaboration will champion policies that strengthen Canadian biofuel production, promote fair market opportunities, and drive forward-thinking, sustainable economic growth across rural communities.
Andrea Kent, Vice President of Industry and Government Affairs at Greenfield Global, said :
Canada has spent decades building a world-class domestic ethanol industry that delivers strong economic and environmental advantages, but we must remain proactive and focused on growth,
“Now is the time to safeguard our past achievements and position ourselves for the next chapter – one that ensures policies reflect the full economic potential of homegrown biofuels and stand-up in a competitive global landscape.”
Kevin Norton, CEO of Alco Energy Canada, continued :
Canada’s ethanol industry is at a critical juncture, and we must ensure that policies reflect the realities and needs of our domestic producers and agricultural partners,
“The Farms and Fuels Alliance will provide a unified voice to advocate for solutions that strengthen our competitiveness, drive investment, and create long-term economic benefits for rural communities.”
The coalition’s core mission includes:
- Strengthen Canadian Policy – Modernize renewable fuels policies, programs, and carbon accounting to properly recognize Canadian innovation and eliminate loopholes that can be exploited by non-domestic feedstock and biofuel producers.
- Champion Fair Practices –Ensure a strong and sustainable future for our homegrown industry by advocating for balanced policies that will unleash the full potential of Canada’s ethanol sector and support domestic agricultural producers.
- Drive Rural Revitalization – Unite ethanol producers, farmers, and policymakers to strengthen Canada’s agricultural communities and deliver economic benefits where it matters most, here at home.
Jeff Harrison, Chair, Grain Farmers of Ontario, said :
Grain farming is at the heart of agriculture, the security of Canada’s food system, and economic sustainability. Canada’s farmers and ethanol producers need policies that help them remain competitive and promote strength in our domestic value chains,
“We look forward to working with Greenfield Global and Alco Energy Canada through the FFA to ensure that farmers’ voices are heard in policy discussions.”
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Greenfield Global, Alco Energy Canada, and Grain Farmers of Ontario Launch the Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) to Champion Canada’s Domestic Ethanol Sector, source
