Maple Leaf Consolidating All U.S. Plant Protein Production to One American Location
The company says the move will reduce structural costs and improve capacity utilization as it phases out production at two U.S. plants.
- On Sept 22, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced it will consolidate plant protein production into the Indianapolis Plant Protein Centre, winding down operations at plants in Seattle, Washington and Turners Falls, Massachusetts.
- President and Chief Executive Officer Curtis Frank said declining volumes left the manufacturing network underutilized at three facilities, creating unsustainable structural costs. This consolidation aligns with the company's Fuel for Growth initiative to simplify operations.
- The transition will take about 12 to 18 months and is expected to finish in the fourth quarter of 2027. Maple Leaf Foods will continue production at Seattle and Turners Falls plants during this period while investing in the Indianapolis facility.
- Frank stated the decision is not a reflection of employee performance; the company will support affected team members with "respect, fairness and transparency" while considering opportunities at other Maple Leaf Foods facilities.
- Consolidating production aims to create a structurally stronger, profitable plant protein business supporting Maple Leaf Foods' 2030 financial ambitions. The strategy includes relaunching Yves Veggie Cuisine to bring additional volume and scale into the consolidated manufacturing footprint.
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