Danone Canada expanding flagship Boucherville plant
Danone Canada has announced a major strategic investment to expand its flagship Boucherville plant, the largest investment ever made by the company in the country.
This initiative aims to increase the company's production capacity to meet the growing demand for yogurt by Canadian consumers and to modernize the facility's energy use.
In a market experiencing strong growth, where nearly 90% of Canadian households consume yogurt, Danone Canada is investing to fuel its own growth by increasing its production capacity for yogurt tubs by 40%, the company said in a press release. The plant will also increase its capacity to receive and process Canadian raw milk by 20%
Construction has begun at the Boucherville site, and a new production line will be operational in 2026.
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"Canadians are embracing healthier choices, and the rising popularity of yogurt, especially high–protein varieties, speaks volumes. Nutritious and accessible, yogurt has become a staple for families. This significant investment underscores our commitment to supporting local production and delivering on what we do best at Danone: bringing health through food." says Frederic Guichard, president, Danone Canada.
In addition, an investment in new energy–recovery equipment will further strengthen the company's commitment to sustainable operations. This project is part of ÉcoPerformance, a government of Québec program stemming from the Plan for a Green Economy 2030.
"Through growth, innovation and sustainability of our operations, we are proud to reaffirm our position as a major food producer in Canada and to lead by example when it comes to improving the sustainability of our products and operations," added Géraldine Moret, vice–president, operations, Danone Canada.
