French vegetable producer Bonduelle is expanding its North American operations through the acquisition of a frozen foods factory from Canadian retailer Sobeys.
The factory is located in the Canadian province of Alberta and borders the US. It has a capacity to produce 15,000 tonnes of frozen vegetables. The facility is Bonduelle’s eighth production site in Canada.
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The location will enable the group to grow its presence in Canada “and will be the group’s first production tool located in the west of North America, permitting a commercial expansion in this area,” a spokesperson for Bonduelle told just-food.
The deal includes the assets of the factory as well as a long-term, exclusive supply contract with Sobeys “for several product lines”.
The deal is expected to close in November.
