Nortera Announces $28M Investment In Que. Plant, Closing Of Saint-Césaire Plant

BROSSARD — Nortera, a processor and marketer of canned and frozen vegetables, announced a five-year $28 million investment to try and optimize its Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu plant.

The Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu plant reportedly specializes in vegetable and legume canning, and the preparation of soups and sauces. With this project, Nortera will reportedly expand the plant’s capacity from 6 million to 10.6 million case equivalents.

“This major investment marks an important step for Nortera and for Canada’s entire agri-food sector. We are committed to offering a sustainable future for our Canadian producers and growers while continuing to showcase their expertise and the quality of locally grown vegetables,” said Hugo Boisvert, CEO of Nortera. “The Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu plant will become a key site in our Canadian industrial network, equipped with modern equipment and enhanced production capacity.”

In a press release, Nortera also announced that its Saint-Césaire plant is set to close by late January 2026. This transition will eliminate approximately 100 positions at Saint-Césaire, and create approximately 70 jobs at the Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu plant, according to the company.