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Ontario sweetens deal for Chapman’s Ice Cream expansion with $27M investment
Chapman's $200 million expansion in Markdale will add 200 jobs, supported by a $27 million interest-free government loan to boost production and compete internationally.
- Premier Doug Ford announced a $27 million investment to support Chapman's Ice Cream expansion in Markdale, Ontario on September 19, 2025.
- The investment supports Chapman's $200-million plan to build a 175,000 square-foot facility and add 200 jobs amid rising multinational competition.
- Chapman's CEO Ashley Chapman highlighted that the company’s commitment to using only Canadian dairy ingredients supports its competitive edge as it produces over 200 different ice cream varieties.
- Ford praised Chapman's as a homegrown success and said, "I eat these things every night," highlighting the province's efforts to protect jobs and economic growth.
- The expansion will strengthen Ontario's food manufacturing sector and create over 200 jobs, supporting the local economy despite projected slow employment growth through 2025.
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