Cavendish Farms has recently announced the expansion of its business in Lethbridge, Alberta, with the construction of a new frozen potato processing plant.

Today’s approval by Lethbridge City Council for the purchase of land in the Sherring Industrial Park is the first step towards the construction of a USD350m facility, which will replace its current, aging plant.

“The opportunity to expand in Lethbridge, and remain within the region is very important to us. Lethbridge has provided Cavendish Farms with a cross-Canada presence that has helped fuel our growth and allowed us to reach key markets,” said Robert K. Irving, president of Cavendish Farms.

“This is the largest investment in our city’s history (…). The positive economic impact of today’s announcement and the investment Cavendish Farms is making in our community are something we are very proud of,” said the mayor of Lethbridge, Chris Spearman.

Construction is expected to begin in spring 2017 and be completed by summer 2019. The new plant will allow Cavendish Farms to more than double its annual production capacity to meet growing demand and will be more efficient, reducing our carbon footprint.

Pictured with the rendering of the new Cavendish Farms plant, from left to right are 48-year employee Gerry Patterson, Director of Operations, Cavendish Farms Lethbridge, Lee Gleim, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Cavendish Farms, Ron Clow,  President of Cavendish Farms, Robert K. Irving, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Oneil Carlier, Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman, Trevor Lewington, CEO Economic Development Lethbridge, Grower Greg Nakamura.