Maple Leaf Foods to close Brantford plant

Maple Leaf Foods is closing its Brantford, Ont., plant and consolidating 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 decision to close any plant is one that we take very seriously,” said Curtis Frank, president and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods. “We are very proud of our team at Brantford and appreciate the great work they do each and every day.”

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 other opportunities at other Maple Leaf Foods facilities.

Maple Leaf Foods will work with the community of Brantford to seek alternate uses for the property.