City of Port Colborne

Carbohydrate Valley is quickly becoming the site for leaders in Canada's bio-based economy. Located in Port Colborne, Ontario, Carbohydrate Valley offers low cost water transportation, accessibility to large volumes of clean water, and a growing mix of companies in the bio-business. Many of these bio-businesses are using carbohydrate-based products such as corn for feedstock, which decreases Canada's dependency on fossil fuel.

Carbohydrate Valley is the first site dedicated to new chemistry from plant-based feedstock. Its first established companies include Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc. (JBL) and CASCO. JBL has invested $100 million in its citric acid bio-refinery plant. The citric acid produced from CASCO's raw materials, are used to produce food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Other key features adding to the attractiveness of Carbohydrate Valley include access to North American markets. $2.5 trillion of the continent's consumer income can be reached within hours of Port Colborne. Carbohydrate Valley is a prime location for international companies, allowing them to reach North American consumers more directly.

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