Ready Bake Opens Upgraded Facility In Cobourg

 
 

November 29, 2010 12:00 PM

McGuinty Government Supports Local Businesses, Creates Jobs

An established food processing facility in Cobourg will expand its production, creating jobs, and strengthening the local economy.

With support from Ontario's Rural Economic Development Program, Ready Bake Foods (a Weston Foods subsidiary) is moving to a newly renovated state-of-the-art facility within the city. The new facility will help the business to operate more efficiently and produce new product lines.

This investment will create up to 60 new jobs and retain 90 skilled positions. It will also support the region's farmers and manufacturers by generating greater demand for local products.

A strong agri-food industry is part of the five-year Open Ontario Plan to create jobs and opportunities that will boost the province's economy.

QUICK FACTS

 
  • Ontario is investing $2,448,825 in this project through the Rural Economic Development Program.
  • Ontario's food processing industry was the third largest employer of its kind in North America in 2008. The industry generated $32.3 billion in revenue from goods manufactured in Ontario in 2007 and nearly $34 billion in 2008.
  • Since 2003, Ontario has invested over $112 million in 306 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program and generated more than $940 million in new economic activity.

CONTACTS

  • Sarah Petrevan
    Minister's Office
    416-326-3861
    sarah.petrevan@nullontario.ca
  • Susan Murray
    Communications Branch
    519-826-3145
    susan.murray@nullontario.ca



Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
ontario.ca/agriculture


 

"Thanks to our government's support, this renovated facility will help grow Ontario's agri-food sector and its workforce. Investments like these increase demand for local food, strengthen our local economies, and create jobs for our families."

 – Carol Mitchell
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

"An investment in Weston Foods Canada and Ready Bake Foods Inc. is an investment in Northumberland. By upgrading and expanding Ready Bake's operations, we are ensuring sustainable growth for the local economy and a brighter future for our families."

 – Lou Rinaldi
Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland - Quinte West

"As a city we are pleased and excited to partner with the Province to help support Weston Foods Canada and Ready Bake Foods Inc. improve their operations in Cobourg. This project supports local food processing, Ontario farmers and has the potential to generate up to 60 new job opportunities in the future."

 – Peter Delanty
Mayor of Cobourg

"Having the provincial support to expand our business in Ontario has been instrumental to our continued success. With the newly renovated facility in Cobourg, Ready Bake Foods will be able to continue to expand our product lines, increase sales, and create jobs for the community."

 – Ed Holik
President, Ready Bake Foods Inc.

 
 
 
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