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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T07:56:29Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
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    "id": "ASY-CA-18V1RPR0P1",
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    "name": "Natural Pastures Cheese Company Ltd.: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/natural-pastures-cheese-company-ltd/",
    "summary": "2 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $1.1M with Natural Pastures Cheese Company Ltd., 2016–2023.",
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    "text": [
      "This project aims to modernize operations through the installation of new automated processing equipment. This equipment will allow the company to improve productivity, efficiency and cheese quality as well as reduce costs of production.",
      "The Dairy Processing Investment Fund will assist dairy processors improve productivity and adapt to market changes resulting from the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)."
    ],
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        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
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      {
        "name": "Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/agriculture-and-agri-food-canada/"
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    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-18V1RPR0P1",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Natural Pastures Cheese Company Ltd.: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/natural-pastures-cheese-company-ltd/"
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