Kraft Heinz to invest $250M in Montreal factory

Kraft Heinz Canada sets aside $250 million to modernize its Mont Royal factory in Montreal. The funds will be used to upgrade key plant systems, improve efficiency and make operations more sustainable.

The investment intends to increase the plant’s production volume. The facility produces several Kraft Heinz products including Kraft Dinner, Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Kraft Peanut Butter. It employs over 1,000 employees.

“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.

Kraft Heinz has been present in Canada for more than 120 years and currently has approx. 2,000 employees.