Agropur plans to invest in its Beauceville and Bedford plants to strengthen its value‑added protein expertise in Canada
Longueuil, April 23, 2026 – Agropur announces important investment projects in its Beauceville (Quebec) and Bedford (Nova Scotia) plants to expand its expertise in the production of value‑added proteins in Canada. This initiative will position the Cooperative as a strategic player in the local production of dairy proteins and will help meet the growing demand for protein‑enriched products in the Canadian market.
“These investment projects demonstrate our commitment to supporting the growth and long‑term sustainability of our dairy farmer members’ activities in Quebec and the Maritimes, while also generating greater value for the Cooperative. We thank the provincial governments of Quebec and Nova Scotia for their financial support and their collaboration in the realization of these projects,” said Roger Massicotte, Chair of Agropur.
“This strategic initiative, representing investments nearing $1 billion, involves replacing end-of-life equipment with innovative technologies and automation, enabling us to achieve efficiency gains and increase our milk processing and valorization capacity. In addition to strengthening our market competitiveness, these projects will support the creation of more than 90 skilled regional jobs, with over 60 positions in Beauceville and nearly 30 in Bedford,” added Émile Cordeau, Chief Executive Officer.
“These two projects in Eastern Canada are fully aligned with our global strategy to meet the growing demand for protein‑enriched products, mainly in domestic markets. In addition, investments totaling more than $130 million USD has been announced this year in our Wisconsin and South Dakota plants in the United States to reposition our offering toward value‑added proteins,” said Maxime Devourdy, President, Ingredients.
These projects remain subject to final approval by the end of 2026. In the meantime, Agropur will finalize its detailed analyses and continue its efforts to secure financial support in order to obtain the required authorizations.
Structuring investments for the Maritimes
In addition to the Bedford project, Agropur announced investments totaling $20 million in its Miramichi, New Brunswick plant. To support this investment, the Government of New Brunswick, through Opportunities NB, announced up to $2.4 million in the form of a non-repayable contribution to support the modernization of the Miramichi plant and the expansion of milk processing capacity, which includes upgrading equipment to improve operational efficiency and production flexibility. This project will help ensure Agropur’s long‑term presence in the province and is expected to create more than 15 new skilled jobs in Miramichi.
About Agropur
Agropur is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the leading suppliers of dairy products in the retail, food service, and industrial sectors in North America. Founded in 1938, the Cooperative is a source of pride for its 2,700 members based in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, as well as for its 7,000 employees. Operating 29 plants in Canada and the United States, Agropur generated revenues of $8.9 billion CAD in 2025 and processed 6.7 billion liters of milk. The Cooperative continues to grow while creating value for its communities by offering nutritious, high‑quality dairy products.
For more information: agropur.com/en
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