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a day ago
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Olymel invests in Canada plant expansion but closes two others
Canadian pork and poultry producer Olymel is expanding its La Fernandière plant in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, with a C$142m ($103.7m) investment. Construction to extend the site is expected to begin in the coming days, with the facility projected to be operational by spring 2026, the company said in a statement yesterday (10 June). However, Olymel also simultaneously announced the planned closure of two other local facilities - its Anjou factory employing 140 people and the Cap-de-la-Madeleine plant with 150 staff. Olymel said the closures are aimed at 'optimising' operations and 'capturing the full benefit" of the expansion at La Fernandière. The Saint-Hyacinthe-headquartered company added that the affected employees will be offered roles at other nearby locations, particularly at the upgraded Trois-Rivières facility. Olymel hopes to achieve 'several objectives' through its expanded facility, located about 12km from the Cap-de-la-Madeleine plant, and anticipates 'significant gains' during its first year of operation. 'The modernisation of operations will result in more consistent production to better meet the needs of our customers here and abroad,' the company added. Currently focused on sausage production, the La Fernandière plant extension will broaden its output to encompass a more diverse portfolio of pork and poultry products. As part of the upgrade, the site will be converted into a fully integrated operation, enabling processing and packaging to take place under one roof. Without disclosing the specifics, Olymel said the expansion will 'considerably increase' its production capacity. The project will feature technologies such as an industrial battery system and autonomous operations for slicing, packaging, boxing and palletising. Yanick Gervais, CEO of Olymel said: 'Having this state-of-the-art plant will create new possibilities for expansion and significantly improve our efficiency, which is central to our company's performance.' The expansion is expected to generate approximately 50 direct jobs, increasing the total workforce to 400. Last April, Olymel announced the closure of its site in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu amid falling production volumes. And in 2023, the company said it would close another site, its fifth in ten months, including the poultry processing plant in Paris, Ontario. "Olymel invests in Canada plant expansion but closes two others" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
2 days ago
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- Cision Canada
Olymel to build state-of-the-art integrated plant in Trois-Rivières Français
BOUCHERVILLE, QC, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - Olymel, the Canadian leader in the production, processing and distribution of pork and poultry meats, today announced the construction of a major expansion of its La Fernandière plant in Trois-Rivières, a major investment of $142 million that will allow Olymel to better serve its customers in Canada and abroad. The work will begin in the next few days, with the start of operations scheduled for spring 2026. The project objectives Olymel is pursuing several objectives with this project and significant gains are expected in the first year of operation. The plant, which essentially manufactures sausages at the present time, will expand production to include a wider range of pork and poultry products. It will also be converted into an integrated facility where products can be fully processed and packaged on site, thus reducing the transport of raw materials, better aligning processes, and strengthening the company's productivity. Finally, this new plant will considerably increase Olymel's production capacity at a time when the organization is aiming to strengthen the positioning of its products across Canada. "We're very proud to announce this major expansion of our Trois-Rivières plant. It's a big step forward for Olymel. Having this state-of-the-art plant will create new possibilities for expansion and significantly improve our efficiency, which is central to our company's performance. The project is perfectly aligned with our strategy of capitalizing on the creation of value-added products made with meat of superior quality that's produced by local farmers," declared Yanick Gervais, CEO of Olymel. A technological trailblazer in Quebec's agri-food industry Innovation will be at the core of the project, with new systems optimized by artificial intelligence. The connectivity of all the equipment and components will be used to ensure optimized operations management. The technologies include a unique industrial battery system, a continuous cooking line, completely autonomous operations (slicing, packaging, boxing and palletizing), and autonomous vehicles, all of which are points of innovation for the Canadian agri-food sector. The modernization of operations will result in more consistent production, to better meet the needs of our customers here and abroad. State-of-the-art equipment will allow the plant to utilize the latest packaging technology, for increased flexibility that fosters the use of eco-friendly solutions. By allying these technologies with our workers' expertise, we will maximize our operational efficiency while placing a premium on the knowledge and experience of our teams. Finally, the plant will serve as an innovation hub for new artificial intelligence solutions that Olymel can deploy elsewhere in its network, with the goal of increasing its productivity and optimizing its operations. A comprehensive approach to sustainable development In terms of occupational health and safety, the new ergonomic equipment will reduce the number of physically demanding tasks for employees, improve employee comfort at operating stations, and free up workers so that they can focus on tasks requiring more precision. Everything in the project was designed to optimize energy consumption, with measures that include heat recovery, net–zero water-based cooking, and a heat exchanger to recover heat from wastewater. On-site industrial batteries will be used to store energy and better manage the plant's power consumption when the grid is at peak demand. The ham cooking systems will utilize closed-circuit water management, which saves much more energy and water. In addition, a primary and secondary water treatment plant will be built on site, along with the necessary retention pond, to manage stormwater runoff. Finally, reduced greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and the improved management of natural gas, refrigerants, electricity, and residual materials will all result in environmental gains. A project that drives prosperity in the Mauricie region Locally, the plant will generate new economic opportunities, including the creation of some 50 direct jobs—bringing the total number of employees up to 400—and many indirect jobs. To help power Quebec's economy, the vast majority of building materials chosen will be made in Quebec. The contractor chosen for the construction work, Construction Bertrand Dionne, is from Drummondville, and the palletizing and boxing services will be designed by Premier Tech, a company from Rivière-du-Loup. Parallel to this project, and with a view to optimizing its operations and capturing the full benefit of the new plant, Olymel will permanently close its Anjou facility (140 employees) and its Cap-de-la-Madeleine facility (150 employees) in spring 2026. All personnel will be offered positions in neighbouring Olymel plants, particularly the newly built facility, which will be located a dozen kilometres from the Cap-de-la-Madeleine plant. Olymel is Canada's leader in production, processing and distribution of pork and poultry meats. Its mission is to feed the world with passion and with products of the highest quality. The company has production and processing facilities in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, and employs over 12,000 people. It has annual sales of around $4.5 billion. The company markets its products mainly under the Olymel, Pinty's, La Fernandière, Lafleur and Flamingo brands.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Olymel to build state-of-the-art integrated plant in Trois-Rivières
BOUCHERVILLE, QC, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - Olymel, the Canadian leader in the production, processing and distribution of pork and poultry meats, today announced the construction of a major expansion of its La Fernandière plant in Trois-Rivières, a major investment of $142 million that will allow Olymel to better serve its customers in Canada and abroad. The work will begin in the next few days, with the start of operations scheduled for spring 2026. The project objectives Olymel is pursuing several objectives with this project and significant gains are expected in the first year of operation. The plant, which essentially manufactures sausages at the present time, will expand production to include a wider range of pork and poultry products. It will also be converted into an integrated facility where products can be fully processed and packaged on site, thus reducing the transport of raw materials, better aligning processes, and strengthening the company's productivity. Finally, this new plant will considerably increase Olymel's production capacity at a time when the organization is aiming to strengthen the positioning of its products across Canada. "We're very proud to announce this major expansion of our Trois-Rivières plant. It's a big step forward for Olymel. Having this state-of-the-art plant will create new possibilities for expansion and significantly improve our efficiency, which is central to our company's performance. The project is perfectly aligned with our strategy of capitalizing on the creation of value-added products made with meat of superior quality that's produced by local farmers," declared Yanick Gervais, CEO of Olymel. A technological trailblazer in Quebec's agri-food industry Innovation will be at the core of the project, with new systems optimized by artificial intelligence. The connectivity of all the equipment and components will be used to ensure optimized operations management. The technologies include a unique industrial battery system, a continuous cooking line, completely autonomous operations (slicing, packaging, boxing and palletizing), and autonomous vehicles, all of which are points of innovation for the Canadian agri-food sector. The modernization of operations will result in more consistent production, to better meet the needs of our customers here and abroad. State-of-the-art equipment will allow the plant to utilize the latest packaging technology, for increased flexibility that fosters the use of eco-friendly solutions. By allying these technologies with our workers' expertise, we will maximize our operational efficiency while placing a premium on the knowledge and experience of our teams. Finally, the plant will serve as an innovation hub for new artificial intelligence solutions that Olymel can deploy elsewhere in its network, with the goal of increasing its productivity and optimizing its operations. A comprehensive approach to sustainable development In terms of occupational health and safety, the new ergonomic equipment will reduce the number of physically demanding tasks for employees, improve employee comfort at operating stations, and free up workers so that they can focus on tasks requiring more precision. Everything in the project was designed to optimize energy consumption, with measures that include heat recovery, net–zero water-based cooking, and a heat exchanger to recover heat from wastewater. On-site industrial batteries will be used to store energy and better manage the plant's power consumption when the grid is at peak demand. The ham cooking systems will utilize closed-circuit water management, which saves much more energy and water. In addition, a primary and secondary water treatment plant will be built on site, along with the necessary retention pond, to manage stormwater runoff. Finally, reduced greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and the improved management of natural gas, refrigerants, electricity, and residual materials will all result in environmental gains. A project that drives prosperity in the Mauricie region Locally, the plant will generate new economic opportunities, including the creation of some 50 direct jobs—bringing the total number of employees up to 400—and many indirect jobs. To help power Quebec's economy, the vast majority of building materials chosen will be made in Quebec. The contractor chosen for the construction work, Construction Bertrand Dionne, is from Drummondville, and the palletizing and boxing services will be designed by Premier Tech, a company from Rivière-du-Loup. Parallel to this project, and with a view to optimizing its operations and capturing the full benefit of the new plant, Olymel will permanently close its Anjou facility (140 employees) and its Cap-de-la-Madeleine facility (150 employees) in spring 2026. All personnel will be offered positions in neighbouring Olymel plants, particularly the newly built facility, which will be located a dozen kilometres from the Cap-de-la-Madeleine plant. About Olymel Olymel is Canada's leader in production, processing and distribution of pork and poultry meats. Its mission is to feed the world with passion and with products of the highest quality. The company has production and processing facilities in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, and employs over 12,000 people. It has annual sales of around $4.5 billion. The company markets its products mainly under the Olymel, Pinty's, La Fernandière, Lafleur and Flamingo brands. SOURCE Olymel l.p. View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
24-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Olymel promotes Canadian pork with launch of new delicious, convenient cuts Français
MONTRÉAL, April 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Olymel, Canada's leading pork and poultry processor, announced today the launch of a new line of innovative pork products, available now in the meat aisle of grocery stores across Quebec. Designed to cater to consumers looking for top flavour and quality, the pork products offer a new take on classic beef cuts, for an elevated culinary experience. As more and more Canadian households embrace home cooking, Olymel continues to deliver innovations that simplify meal preparation while guaranteeing the use of Canadian products. Innovative new pork cuts Olymel's new pork cuts are a delicious combination of quality, flavour and innovation. Products include: Pork T-bone Chimichurri pork flank steak Hotel cut pork chops Pork capicola steak Greek-style pork sirloin skewers The tasty, tender cuts offer consumers an upscale cooking experience thanks to the high quality of Canadian pork, which is known worldwide for its tenderness, rich flavour, and excellent value. "These new products are quality cuts that are easy to cook, which fills an untapped niche in the pork industry and meets consumer needs," says Daniel Rivest, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing at Olymel. "We're using existing meat terminology to show that our pork is more than capable of offering a culinary experience that's both affordable and high-end. We're proud to promote Canadian pork in this way." Olymel is simultaneously launching new fresh poultry products pre-seasoned with consumer-favourite marinades. Mediterranean-style chicken breast Teriyaki chicken thighs Shish taouk chicken breast skewers Piri-Piri chicken drumsticks Piri-Piri chicken drumsticks Responding to current food trends Food trends are changing, and Olymel is adapting by offering solutions that meet the new realities of consumers. Today, 50% of Canadians say that protein is a key part of their diet, and 68% plan to cook at home more because of the economy. Olymel's new product offering meets those needs by focusing on quality and making meals easy to prepare. "At Olymel, innovation is the cornerstone of our entire value chain," says Yanick Gervais, President and CEO of Olymel. "We never stop investing in research and development to enhance our food offering and anticipate changing market needs. We're proud to be delivering new products that make consumers' lives easier while maintaining our standards of excellence. That's what keeps us at the forefront of the industry." Proudly Canadian products Olymel is committed to offering expertly prepared Canadian products that carry on a long tradition of excellence and industry best practices. With almost 35 years in the business, the company continues to make its mark by producing delicious, quality foods that enrich Canada's food supply. The new product launch coincides with the unveiling of Olymel's new brand image, which is making its debut in stores. The authentic, human, high-impact new branding focuses on the quality, variety and benefits of Olymel's products. True to its roots, the new identity features a distinctive navy blue that symbolizes quality and elegance, while keeping a smaller amount of red and white to ensure recognition of the original branding. The new brand image reflects the company's evolution while reaffirming its commitment to quality and innovation. About Olymel Olymel is Canada's leader in the production, processing and distribution of pork and poultry meats. The company has made feeding the world its mission, which it pursues passionately with products of impeccable quality. It employs over 12,000 people and has production and processing facilities in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick. Its annual sales reach $4.5 billion. The company markets its products mainly under the Olymel, Pinty's, La Fernandière, Lafleur and Flamingo brands. Media kit SOURCE Olymel l.p.
