Nestle, the food and beverage manufacturer, has completed an expansion project valued at over C$68 million ($50 million) at its confectionery factory in downtown Toronto.
According to Nestle , the investment adds physical production space, advanced equipment and site utilities, including a flexible moulding line designed to produce KitKat and Aero.
“Our 550 factory employees have built an incredible legacy, and this investment gives them even more to build on – new capacity and capability to carry that work forward”, commented Chandra Kumar, president & CEO of Nestle Canada. “Together, that’s what unlocks our next chapter of growth, innovation, and leadership in confectionery”.
“This factory has a proud legacy in Toronto, and it has always been at the heart of how we bring Canadians the brands they love”, he added. “This investment carries that momentum forward – as a commitment to Canadian manufacturing, to fostering innovation, and to building the next 100 years of great chocolate, right here in Canada”.
The facility, which additionally manufactures Smarties and Coffee Crisp, was also redesigned to optimise logistics and reduce traffic disruptions on Sterling Road.
Source: Nestle (via Globe NewsWire)
