Released on October 4, 1999
Mitchell's Gourmet Foods is investing $45 million to expand its plant inSaskatoon, creating more than 160 new jobs.
The company will build a new smoked sausage and wiener facility across from its
existing plant. The project is the first phase of a planned major complex that
could include new ham processing and bacon producing facilities.
"This expansion is a huge expression of confidence in Saskatchewan by one of
our largest and most progressive companies," Premier Roy Romanow said at
today's sod-turning event. "By building on Saskatchewan's strength in food
processing, Mitchell's is positioning itself to market new products and, above
all, create jobs for our people."
In addition to the 160 jobs at the new facility, another 200 jobs will be
created during construction.
Mitchell's has worked in partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan, the
City of Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority on
the project.
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food will provide up to $600,000 over two years
from the Technology Adoption & Demonstration Fund to help the company bring new
technology to the plant. Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Education and Skills
Training will contribute up to $450,000 over three years under the
JobStart/Future Skills program to train new employees.
The new plant will be built on a 14.3 acre site in Holiday Park the company is
purchasing from the Crown Investments Corporation of Saskatchewan.
"Mitchell's Gourmet Foods is pleased to be involved in this partnership and we
believe that this project contributes to the economic success of our city and
province, as well as our own company," said Stu Irvine, President & Chief
Operating Officer of Mitchell's Gourmet Foods Inc.
Construction of the new plant is expected to begin in the fall.
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