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Ontario Supporting Food Processing Sector in Perth County

Ontario is partnering with Sofina Foods Inc. to expand their turkey processing capacity, creating approximately 100 new jobs and retaining approximately 60 positions in the communities of Mitchell and Dublin.

Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, made the announcement today in Mitchell, where Sofina Foods is opening an innovative turkey processing facility.

Sofina Foods Inc. is one of the largest meat processors in Ontario, employing over 2,400 people in 11 facilities across the province. Sofina Foods sells private label and branded products under labels such as Lilydale, Janes, San Daniele and Mastro.

With support from Ontario's Jobs and Prosperity Fund, the company will be able to purchase leading-edge equipment that will increase productivity, enhance animal welfare, improve product quality and boost local production, helping to keep Ontario's turkey industry competitive.

Supporting a strong and innovative food processing sector is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.

Source: Ontario.ca


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