US food multinational Kraft Heinz Canada has announced a $250 million (€230.5m) investment to modernise its Mont Royal factory in Montreal, reinforcing its commitment to Canadian food manufacturing and the domestic production of its flagship brands. The Canadian Press reported on the announcement, made on 20 March 2026.

The funds will be directed toward upgrading and modernising key plant systems at the Mont Royal facility to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. The factory employs over 1,000 people and operates 41 manufacturing lines, producing brands including Kraft Dinner, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and Kraft Peanut Butter.

As part of the investment, Kraft Heinz Canada will introduce new production volume into the plant, designed to strengthen domestic food manufacturing and further anchor the company's operations in Canada.

The Mont Royal facility currently manufactures more than half of what the company sells in Canada, and more than 75% of all Kraft Heinz products sold in the country are made domestically.

Simon Laroche, president of Kraft Heinz Canada, said: "This investment underscores our more than 120-year-old commitment to Canada and producing the foods Canadians love right here at home. Mont Royal facility plays a vital role in bringing these household staples to tables across the country."

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, minister of finance and national revenue, said: "When a global leader like Kraft Heinz chooses Canada, they are not only doubling down on their footprint in Canada today but also cementing their long-term future in our country. By bringing production here at home, we are securing our supply chains, supporting high-quality jobs, and ensuring Canada remains a premier destination for industrial growth."

Access the full report on Kraft Heinz Canada's Montreal factory investment here.