Kraft Heinz to Invest $250 Million in Montreal’s Mont Royal Factory to Strengthen Canadian Manufacturing Capacity

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MONTREAL — Today, 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.

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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.

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“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.”

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“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.”

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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.

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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.

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About Kraft Heinz

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Kraft Heinz Canada’s heritage can be traced back over a century to when James Lewis Kraft of Stevensville, Ontario began selling cheese from a horse-drawn wagon in 1903. Heinz Canada was established in 1909 in Leamington, Ontario where its first products were pickles sourced from local growers. Following the 2015 merger between Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Company, Kraft Heinz Canada became a subsidiary of the newly formed Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Now the country’s second largest food and beverage company, iconic Kraft Heinz Canada products like Kraft Peanut Butter, Heinz Ketchup, KD, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Renée’s Dressing, Jell-O, Classico, Kool-Aid and Maxwell House are found in over 95 percent of Canadian households.

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Kraft Heinz Canada is driving transformation inspired by Kraft Heinz’s global purpose, Let’s Make Life Delicious, by creating memorable community moments through local initiatives such as Kraft Heinz Project Play and Kraft Hockeyville, while also supporting food banks across Canada through Kraft Heinz Project Pantry. Learn more about our journey by visiting kraftheinzcompany.com or following us on LinkedIn.

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