Kraft Heinz Canada announced a $250 million investment to modernize its Mont Royal factory in Montreal. This significant investment reinforces the company’s commitment to Canadian manufacturing and the homegrown production of its iconic brands. These funds will be directed toward upgrading and modernizing key plant systems at the Mont Royal facility – which employs over 1,000 employees – to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
As part of this investment, Kraft Heinz Canada will work to introduce new production volume into the plant. This effort is designed to strengthen domestic food manufacturing and further anchor the company’s operations in Canada, supporting local jobs and communities while ensuring Canadians continue to enjoy the high-quality products they know and love.
“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. “This investment is a testament to the hard work and success of our Quebec employees. From Kraft Dinner to Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Kraft Peanut Butter, our Mont Royal facility plays a vital role in bringing these household staples to tables across the country.”
“Our government welcomes this significant investment. When a global leader like Kraft Heinz chooses Canada, they are not only doubling down on their footprint in Canada today – but also cementing their long-term future in our country,” said The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue. “This move recognizes the calibre of our highly skilled workforce and the resilience of our food industry. By bringing production here at home, we are securing our supply chains, supporting high-quality jobs, and ensuring Canada remains a premier destination for industrial growth.”
The Mont Royal facility produces some of Kraft Heinz’s most beloved brands and will continue to be a cornerstone of the company’s Canadian operations as the facility undergoes modernization. This investment follows more than 120 years of Kraft Heinz history in Canada, where the company employs approximately 2,000 Canadians and its staple products can be found in more than 95% of households nationwide.
Kraft Heinz Canada extends its gratitude to the Government of Canada for its partnership and ongoing support in repatriating production and expanding investment in Canada.
