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Built in one of Ontario’s fastest-growing food manufacturing regions, the facility is equipped with advanced production lines focused on liquid molding, liquid chocolate and industrial molding.

Construction began in early 2025 and existing production activities will be progressively transferred beginning in 2026.

Having localized production operations on 37 acres south of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro will ensure fresher baked goods, faster distribution and the ability to meet growing demand in North America.

Sunset Glaze is a plant-based, allergen-free alternative to egg wash that delivers a golden finish.

The company is making a multimillion-dollar investment in the 200,000-sq.-ft. facility, providing production, logistics and warehouse space, including building one new small-format and two large-format production lines.

EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings, expansions and investments in the food and beverage industry.

The 160,000-sq.-ft. plant – Chomps’ second dedicated manufacturing facility – is slated to open in the second quarter of 2027.

The plant allows Archer to double capacity while enabling production of over 36 million lbs. of meat sticks – or more than 1 billion Archer Mini Sticks – per year.

The facility has the capacity to process 200 million pounds of potatoes per year, producing more than 100 varieties of frozen potato products.

The facility provides Foreverland with the capability to run industrial trials with larger clients, secure small and medium-sized business customers, and deliver a scalable supply of cocoa-free chocolate alternatives.