Corn is one of the top three most important crops in Ontario, both in terms of land use and revenue. It is used to produce animal feed as well as ethanol and other bioproducts. IGPC Ethanol, one of the largest agricultural co-operatives in Ontario, supports farmers and promotes a clean environment by using locally grown corn to produce renewable fuel.
Located in Aylmer, Ontario, IGPC has grown to become one of the largest producers of renewable fuel in Canada. The company has partnered with a research team led by the University of Toronto to create enzyme systems that transform the recovered corn fiber by-product into high-value, sustainable products for use in food and a wide range of bio-based materials. By combining expertise in functional genomics, industrial biotechnology and bioprocess deployment, this project will create new economic opportunities for Ontario’s rural communities.
