Frulact Canada Inc. has established a new 58,000-square-foot research and development and food processing facility in Kingston’s Cataraqui Estates Business Park. This comes at a critical time when Canada is competing with other countries to attract international companies to invest and do business here.

“Frulact Canada Inc. is a welcome addition to the local economy and the company’s presence supports the revitalization of food processing in the region. The new facility also means more business for the company’s supply chain. I am proud our government recognizes the importance of attracting global companies like Frulact and is taking steps to invest in them so they invest in Canada.”

– Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands

“Making sure that Canada is a top destination for businesses to invest, grow and create jobs and prosperity for Canadians is a priority for our government. Frulact Canada Inc. is a great example of how attracting global investment translates into good-quality jobs for the middle class, and how innovative processes are benefitting our economy now and in the future.”

– The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

“We are delighted that Frulact chose eastern Ontario as the site of its North American operations, making significant investments and creating good jobs in Kingston. Today’s announcement demonstrates our government’s ongoing focus on attracting investment to Ontario’s agri-food sector, supporting local farmers and driving economic growth.”

– Jeff Leal, Ontario Minister Responsible for Small Business and Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

“Frulact is a valued member of the eastern Ontario business community and I’m pleased our government has this opportunity to play a proactive role in helping the company to invest, grow and create jobs for local families.”

– Sophie Kiwala, MPP for Kingston and the Islands

“The Kingston facility is an important and exciting milestone in Frulact’s global growth as we expand our presence in North American markets. Between the skilled team we are building in Kingston and the industry-leading technology and production equipment supported by today’s announcement, we have a world-class facility to offer our customers the very best in innovative ingredients for the food and beverage industry.”

– João Miranda, Chief Executive Officer, Frulact Canada Inc.

• Established in 1987, the Frulact Group, headquartered in Portugal, is a top-ranked innovative company in the supply of added-value ingredients, mainly custom fruit and vegetable preparations, for the food and beverage industry.

• Frulact is ranked among the world’s top five companies in its sector and has a global presence across three continents, with eight factories in five countries. Frulact Canada Inc. was incorporated in 2015 as the Canadian subsidiary for the Frulact Group.

• The federal and provincial funding is leveraging an additional $36.5 million in private sector investment.

Associated links

• Investing in Business Growth and Productivity
• Eastern Ontario Development Fund
• Frulact Canada Inc.

Karl W. Sasseville
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
343-291-2500

Blair Ostrom
Province of Ontario
Office of the Minister Responsible for Small Business
416-314-1431