Lactalis Canada's Expansion: A New Distribution Center in Ontario

Spanning an impressive 379,000 square feet, this facility will streamline multiple shipping locations that currently serve the cheese and table spreads category, including the internally operated Belleville, Ontario distribution center. By consolidating these operations into a central, modern facility, Lactalis Canada aims to achieve long-term growth, enhance capacity and efficiency, and provide improved service to its valued customers.

Mark Taylor, President & CEO of Lactalis Canada, stated, "Lactalis Canada's new Oshawa facility is poised to become the largest distribution center within the global Lactalis Group, in terms of capacity. This significant step underscores our growth ambitions as a dairy leader in Canada and reaffirms our ongoing commitment to investing in the country and the communities where we operate."

Eric Seguin, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Lactalis Canada, emphasized, "The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) serves as the ideal hub for this segment of our Canadian supply chain network. The Oshawa distribution center is strategically positioned to meet both current and future business requirements, while its sustainable design aligns with Lactalis Canada's ESG agenda, contributing to our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint."

Michael Broccolini, Chief Investment Officer at Broccolini, expressed pride in their partnership with Lactalis Canada, adding, "For nearly 75 years, we have built relationships with some of the world's most recognizable brands, and this collaboration is another example of how we can achieve remarkable results together. We are honored to be selected by Lactalis Canada as the developer, builder, and property manager, and we eagerly anticipate delivering this zero-carbon-ready facility next year."