General Questions
How many businesses have been signed up
Over 1,000
The 2 kinds of voucher programs
Student and consumer
Where must the head office be located?
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia business advantage amount
10%
Who administers the program
Nova Scotia Government-Department of Growth & Development
How much are the vouchers for students
$10
The 2 categories that businesses would fall into to be eligible for the program
Producers and Retailers
What is "Institutional Procurement"
Program that the Dept of Agriculture has done to increase the amount of NS food used in institutions
How do businesses apply
Online portal
Where can consumers receive vouchers
Consumer events-Saltscapes, Home Show, outdoor events
The three criteria for producers that must be met to be eligible
Wholly obtained, Wholly or substantially produced or value-added
Why use local products for institutional markets
Strengthen the economy, food security, environment, high quality
Things that businesses can use to identify themselves as Nova Scotia Loyal
Stickers, signs, flags, shelf wobbler,
How many businesses have participated in the consumer program
896
An example of a wholly or substantially produced product
Bakery products, pop, crafts
What types of institutions have been a part of the program
NS Health, OWK, schools, corrections facilities, Youth Group Homes, Adult Residential Centers, Food Hubs & Industry Organizations
Where do students use their vouchers
Farmers markets
How many vouchers were distributed to NS students
135,000
Businesses receive streamlined approval if they are a member of what industry associations
NS Farm Registration, Hort NS, TONS, NSLC, Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association, Craft NS, NS Seafood Alliance & Forest NS
What organization had the highest participation rate
Health & Wellness