New food processing and distribution facility to be built in Brantford

The Brantford sign. (Source: Discover Brantford)

The Ontario government says Hilton Foods Canada will be building a food processing and warehouse distribution centre in Brantford, creating 150 jobs in the city.

The 230,000-square-foot facility will supply protein products, including beef, pork, lamb and seafood to distribution hubs in Mississauga, Cornwall and Moncton.

The Brantford location will also be Hilton Foods Canada’s first food manufacturing centre in North America. According to its website, they operate in 10 countries. Most are in Europe, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

“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,” said Matt Lee, the regional CEO of Hilton Foods, in the release. “We’re proud to be bringing innovation, quality and efficiency to the food supply chain, and most importantly, provide Canadian families with products they can trust and enjoy every day.”

The company will invest $192 million into the facility, while the province said it will kick in $1.5 million through its Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.