Danone Canada says it is making the largest investment in its history to expand its Boucherville plant in Quebec in response to growing demand for yogurt across the country.
The company announced recently it will increase the facility’s yogurt tub production capacity by 40 per cent and boost its ability to receive and process Canadian raw milk by 20 per cent. Danone Canada said construction is underway, with a new production line expected to be operational in 2026.
“Canadians are embracing healthier choices, and the rising popularity of yogurt, especially high–protein varieties, speaks volumes. Nutritious and accessible, yogurt has become a staple for families. This significant investment underscores our commitment to supporting local production and delivering on what we do best at Danone: bringing health through food,” said Frederic Guichard, president of Danone Canada.
According to the company, nearly 90 per cent of Canadian households consume yogurt, and more than one in three dairy yogurts sold in the country already comes from the Boucherville facility. Danone Canada said the expansion will help reinforce its market leadership as demand grows.
The company also said the project includes investment in new energy-recovery equipment as part of Québec’s ÉcoPerformance program, which supports initiatives under the province’s Plan for a Green Economy 2030.
Since 2022, the plant has diverted at least 99 per cent of its non-hazardous waste from landfill and sends no hazardous waste to landfill, Danone Canada said.
“Through growth, innovation and sustainability of our operations, we are proud to reaffirm our position as a major food producer in Canada and to lead by example when it comes to improving the sustainability of our products and operations,” said Géraldine Moret, vice-president of operations at Danone Canada.
The expansion builds on the company’s previously announced $9-million investment last June to begin producing more sustainable individual yogurt cups made from PET resin.
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