Lactalis is planning to move into a huge distribution centre in Oshawa in the spring of 2025, but it is closing other distribution centres such as the one in Belleville.
The new plant will be leased from Broccolini which will build the 279,000 square feet facility.
This will be the biggest distribution centre that the global Lacatlis Group owns, said Mark Taylor, president of Lactalis Canada.
The centre will distribute cheese, spreads sold under brand names such as Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactalis. It will serve the Toronto and area market.
The Oshawa facility will employ about 80 people. The one in Belleville employs 69.
