STRATHROY, ON, February 4, 2025 – Nortera, a North American leader in frozen and canned vegetable processing, proudly unveiled the $25 million expansion of its Wright Street frozen warehouse in Strathroy, Ontario today. This investment directly supports the local economy by sustaining over 270 jobs and strengthening Nortera’s partnerships with Ontario vegetable farmers.
The 100,000 square foot expansion significantly increases Nortera’s capacity to store, process and transport frozen vegetables across Ontario, ensuring products reach store shelves faster and more efficiently. It also reinforces Strathroy’s position as a vital hub for food production and distribution in Southwestern Ontario.
“This 25-million expansion presents a significant investment in the future of Nortera and the Strathroy community” said Hugo Boisvert, CEO of Nortera. “By increasing our capacity and efficiency, we are not only supporting local families and farmers but ensuring that Strathroy remains a key player in Ontario’s agri-food sector for decades to come.”
Nortera’s partnerships with over 200 Ontario vegetable growers ensure consumers can find a consistent supply of high-quality, Canadian grown and processed vegetable products in their local grocery stores, restaurants, and institutions. The expanded facility will strengthen local and regional supply chains and bring even more of these products to Ontario families’ tables, faster.
“Congratulations to Nortera on the completion of their significant expansion of their Wright Street Property” stated Colin Grantham, Mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc. “Agri-business is a key sector in Strathroy-Caradoc and Nortera supports our local agriculture sector through their processing operations in our community.”
Nortera Expansion by the Numbers:
- The total investment in the expansion was $25 million.
- The expansion supports 274 existing jobs at Nortera’s Strathroy warehouse and nearby processing facility, contributing to a larger workforce of nearly 1,000 employees across Nortera’s four Ontario facilities, which includes 3 processing facilities and the newly expanded warehouse.
- The warehouse expansion adds over 100,000 square feet, the equivalent of two football fields.
- 8,705 pallet positions of new double-deep racking systems were installed as part of the project to improve operational efficiency.
Additional Quotes:
“As we continue to grow in Strathroy, this expansion marks a pivotal moment for Nortera. This cutting-edge facility positions us for a future of innovation, enabling us to provide even more high-quality products to families throughout Ontario.”
-Rob Anderson, Vice-President of Operations, Nortera
“I'm delighted to see Nortera's commitment to Strathroy and the surrounding community. This expansion will have a real impact on local families, securing good jobs, strengthening supply chains for regional produce, and supporting our agricultural partners. Congratulations to Nortera on this important investment.”
- Steve Pinsonneault, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
“I am happy to celebrate the opening of Nortera's expanded frozen warehouse, which supports local agriculture and our farm families. This is great news for our community, creating jobs, boosting our local economy, and ensuring families have access to high-quality, Ontario-grown food. Congratulations to Nortera!”
- Lianne Rood, MP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex