Hilton Foods Begins Construction of New Plant in Canada

The company plans to invest 192 million Canadian dollars (140 million U.S. dollars) in the 230,000-square-foot food processing and distribution plant. Hilton Foods will process beef, pork, lamb, and seafood, and distribute it to parts of Ontario, while also creating employment for 150 new workers. "This is the beginning of a long-term commitment to Ontario's food supply chain, to the people of this region, and to the future of high-quality Canadian food products, right here in Brantford, Ontario," said Matt Lee, regional CEO of Hilton Foods. "We are proud to bring innovation, quality, and efficiency to the food supply chain and, most importantly, offer Canadian families products they can trust and enjoy daily." In the recent announcement, the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund will provide an investment of 1.5 million Canadian dollars for the project. "Hilton Foods' decision to establish its first North American plant in Ontario is a testament to the solid business environment ...