Cargill to Close Toronto Case Ready Plant

WINNIPEG, ManitobaAs part of its strategic realignment and optimization of processing capacity and service delivery, Cargill Limited will close its Case Ready facility in Toronto in Spring 2011. The closure will affect 600 employees and 90 management positions, the company stated.

The companys processing facility in Guelph, Ontario, will add 200 new jobs and expand its processing and packaging capabilities. Cargill's other Case Ready operations in Calgary, Alberta and Chambly, Québec, will be unaffected by the change.

The decision to discontinue operations at the Toronto facility was very difficult, however, it was made knowing we had the ability to optimize our supply chain and provide real and enhanced value through leveraging our existing operations in Guelph. This realignment is all about our long-term commitment to being the partner of choice. It was driven in part by our attention to efficiency and our clear understanding of our customers' evolving need for increased value," said Jason Kuan, vice president and general manager for Case Ready Canada.