On March 20, Kraft Heinz announced a $250 million investment to modernize its Mont Royal factory in Montreal.
This investment is intended to reinforce the company’s commitment to Canadian manufacturing and homegrown production of brands, according to the company. Funds will be directed to upgrading and modernizing key plant systems at the Mont Royal facility to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Kraft Heinz Canada will also work to introduce new production volume into the plant in an attempt to strengthen domestic food manufacturing.
“This investment underscores our more than 120-year-old commitment to Canada and producing the foods Canadians love right here at home,” said Simon Laroche, President of Kraft Heinz Canada. “This investment is a testament to the hard work and success of our Quebec employees. From Kraft Dinner to Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Kraft Peanut Butter, our Mont Royal facility plays a vital role in bringing these household staples to tables across the country.”
The Mont Royal facility—which employs over 1,000 employees—produces some of the company’s most well-known brands: Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Kraft Dinner, Kraft Peanut Butter, and Heinz Ketchup.
The investment follows the company’s Feb. announcement that separation plans were paused, as previously reported by ProFood World. Instead of a split into Global Taste Elevation Co. and North American Grocery Co., the company said it would be investing $600 million across marketing, sales, and R&D.
