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Danone Canada has announced a major investment to expand its flagship Boucherville plant, said to be its largest investment made in the country.

Though the dairy giant did not disclose the specific amount, it said the capital investment marks a key milestone as the largest in Danone Canada’s history.

The initiative will increase its production capacity, aiming to strengthen the position of its yogurt brands such as Oikos, Activia and Danone and meet growing demand for yogurt from Canadian consumers. It will also modernise the facility’s energy use in line with Danone’s sustainability goals.

With Nielsen data showing that nearly 90% of Canadian households consume yogurt, Danone Canada’s investment will increase production capacity for yogurt tubs by 40%. The plant will also increase its capacity to receive and process Canadian raw milk by 20%. Construction has begun, with a new production line to be operational in 2026.

Additionally, new energy recovery equipment will be installed as part of ÉcoPerformance, a Government of Québec program stemming from the Plan for a Green Economy 2030.

Frederic Guichard, president of Danone Canada, said: “Canadians are embracing healthier choices, and the rising popularity of yogurt, especially high–protein varieties, speaks volumes. Nutritious and accessible, yogurt has become a staple for families.”

He added: “This significant investment underscores our commitment to supporting local production and delivering on what we do best at Danone: bringing health through food”.

This latest project comes in addition to the $9 million investment made in the Boucherville plant in June 2025, to launch production of more sustainable individual yogurt cups made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin.