Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd. is investing $200 million to expand and modernize cottage cheese production at its facility at Clayson Road in Toronto.
There has been a global surge in demand for protein since people began using GLP drugs to address diabetes and lose weight.
Extra protein is required when using the drugs.
Gay Lea said the expansion will introduce advanced processing technology and modern manufacturing capabilities designed to increase production capacity, strengthen productivity and enhance operational flexibility.
The expansion, to be complete in 2028, will create up to 75 new positions.
The investment is part of planned investments of $450 million over several years in Gay Lea’s facilities.
