MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods has decided to close its Brantford, Ont. plant and consolidate most of its Further Processed Poultry (FPP) production into its existing plant network through early 2025.
Earlier this year, the company determined that this 100-year-old facility would likely require significant ongoing investment to continue long-term operations.
The closure of the plant will be completed in a phased manner to maintain business continuity and meet customer demand. The company will work with the affected team members to provide support and assistance through this transition, including supporting opportunities at other facilities.
“The decision to close any plant is one that we take very seriously. We’re proud of our team at Brantford and appreciate the great work they do each and every day,” says Curtis Frank, president and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods. “Consolidating production into our current network allows us to re-allocate our resources and increase our efficiencies by further optimizing the existing, more modern facilities in our network. This supports our vision to be the most sustainable protein company on Earth and our commitment to produce world-class products safely and efficiently as we support the growth of our protein business.”
Maple Leaf Foods will work with the community of Brantford, Ont. to seek alternate uses for the property.
