The Ciappara family, whose produce is sold under the Hi-Grade Chick label, has received close to €400,000 from rural development funds through applications filed by different family members. Under the Rural Development Programme 2007 - 2013, Catherine Ciappara received €36,827 in 2009 and another €150,000 under the second call issued in 2011, applying under C & K Poultry Ltd.

She applied under Measure 123, providing funds for “adding value to agricultural products”.