Mars completes C$180 million investment in Canadian food processing facilities

Mars, Inc. completed a C$180 million ($131 million) investment to strengthen its manufacturing, innovation, and workplaces across four Ontario-based facilities in Canada. The capital expenditure, distributed between 2022 and 2026, benefited Mars' snacking, pet nutrition, food and nutrition, and Royal Canin operations. Specific upgrades included C$40 million for packaging line enhancements in Newmarket, increasing production capacity by 25% and reducing electricity usage by 40% and compressed air consumption by 75%. An additional C$17 million was allocated to Mars Food & Nutrition operations in Bolton, enhancing production lines for Ben’s Original and other brands, boosting capacity by 8% and reducing energy usage by 93 kilowatt hours per day. Further investments included C$86 million for manufacturing upgrades within Mars Pet Nutrition in Bolton and C$39 million to modernize Royal Canin operations in Guelph. This investment underscores Mars' commitment to advancing innovation, sustainability, and workplace modernization within the Canadian market.