Factor Meals opens new distribution centre in Calgary

Factor Meals opens a new 50,000 sq. ft. kitchen and distribution centre in Calgary.

Initially launched in 2022 to serve Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes, Factor’s state-of-the-art facility aims to establish production in Western Canada and unlock nationwide delivery for the brand this Fall.

“Activating our Calgary kitchen is a critical piece of the puzzle for Factor Meals in Canada,” said Ian Brooks, CEO of HelloFresh Canada, Factor Meals’ parent company. “This facility positions us to achieve national service in the coming months, bringing fresh, nutritious, and convenient meals to millions of new households across the Western provinces.”

The distribution centre reportedly creates 400 new jobs across production, logistics, and management. The launch was supported by $3.6 million in provincial and federal funding, including $2.3 million from an Alberta Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit (APITC) and $1.3 million from a Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (SCAP) grant.

The facility plans to integrate deeply with the regional agricultural supply chain, utilizing provincial incentives to advance the Province’s agricultural sector.