Olymel announces closures affecting around 400 workers in Ontario and Quebec

Olymel is closing two plants in Quebec and Ontario and accelerating the closure of another facility, affecting around 400 employees as the company says it continues to deal with market challenges.

The meat production and processing company says in a press release that the closures are part of measures to reorganize its business lines and optimize operations at its facilities.

The company is closing a pork boning and packaging plant in Princeville, Que., in November, affecting 301 employees, and is also closing a poultry processing plant in Paris, Ont., affecting another 93 workers. 

Olymel says employees affected by closures will have opportunities to transfer to other facilities within the company.