Danone Canada invests in yogurt expansion

Danone Canada has announced a strategic investment to expand its flagship Boucherville plant, the largest investment ever made by the company in the country. This initiative aims to increase the company’s production capacity to meet the growing demand for yogurt by Canadian consumers and to modernise the facility’s energy use.

In a market experiencing strong growth, where nearly 90% of Canadian households consume yogurt, according to Nielsen data, Danone Canada is increasing its production capacity for yogurt tubs by 40%. The plant will also increase its capacity to receive and process Canadian raw milk by 20%. Fully funded by Danone Canada, the expansion will allow the company to strengthen its leadership position on the market, where more than one in three dairy yogurts sold in the country already comes from this facility. Construction has begun at the Boucherville site, and a new production line will be operational in 2026, the company says.

“Canadians are embracing healthier choices, and the rising popularity of yogurt, especially high–protein varieties, speaks volumes. Nutritious and accessible, yogurt has become a staple for families. This significant investment underscores our commitment to supporting local production and delivering on what we do best at Danone: bringing health through food.” says Frederic Guichard, president, Danone Canada.