About Us

The Station Food Hub Company, a social purpose led business located in Newport Station, Nova Scotia, is the combination of two distinct businesses: one focuses on value-added upcycled food products and distribution, and the other supports local food businesses through space rental, storage facilities and product development.

The business was born from a lot of questions about food. Why do we have to import basic foods that we grow locally? Why do we export our raw foods only to purchase them back once they have been turned into products? Why are we not processing more of our own food here and creating jobs for Nova Scotians?

Impact Canada’s Food Waste Reduction Challenge has recognized our business model as an innovation solution by choosing us as a finalist for the 2023 prize. By using innovative thinking around food waste we are increasing food availability, saving consumers and businesses money, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and in the process strengthening our food system.

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Our Team

We have a solid team of dedicated individuals who believe in the mission of The Food Hub Company. A baker, three chefs and a food service manager with over 70 years combined experience.

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Advocacy and Education

Rebecca is becoming more in demand as an expert in the value-added food movement. There is great value in having quality information available to decision makers. Knowledge affects policy and purchasing decisions which can further the goals of government, food producers and businesses. The goal is to help shift perceptions, and subsequently policies, surrounding food security.

A more informed understanding of food waste and what can be done locally goes directly toward addressing our local food security issues. Recognition that more of the produce from Nova Scotian farms can be up-cycled into products for local consumers is a win-win situation. Having dependable reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food is the definition of food security.