{"id":627323,"date":"2026-04-25T08:13:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T08:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/627323\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T08:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T08:13:17","slug":"agropur-announces-nearly-1-billion-to-expand-operations-in-quebec-nova-scotia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/627323\/","title":{"rendered":"Agropur announces nearly $1 billion to expand operations in Quebec, Nova Scotia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted April 24, 2026 1:07 pm\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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The Agropur<\/a> dairy co-operative is set to invest nearly $1 billion to expand operations at two facilities in Quebec and Nova Scotia amid strong demand for protein-enriched foods.<\/p>\n

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The co-operative says the money will double milk processing capacity at its plant in Beauceville, Que., southeast of Quebec City and create about 60 jobs.<\/p>\n

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Agropur CEO \u00c9mile Cordeau says the co-operative wants to completely renovate the Quebec plant and install new technology.<\/p>\n

Its plant in the Halifax area, which specializes in fluid milk, will be expanded to produce dairy proteins, creating nearly 30 jobs.<\/p>\n

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The governments of Nova Scotia and Quebec have also contributed financially to the project.<\/p>\n

Cordeau says there are still some details to iron out and the final approval for the co-operative\u2019s plans are expected by the end of the year.<\/p>\n

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