Canadian egg producer Burnbrae Farms has started construction on a new egg grading facility in Strathroy, Ontario.
The 150,000 square feet site, located in the Molnar Industrial Park, is expected to be operational by late 2026.
It will house advanced grading technologies, including automated case packing, palletising and depalletising systems, and a fully integrated automated storage and retrieval system, Burnbrae Farms said in a statement.
Commenting on the news, Trevor Chang, vice president of operations at Burnbrae Farms, said: “Investing in cutting-edge technologies and sustainable building practices helps us meet the growing demand for specialty eggs, while advancing our leadership in Canadian egg production, grading, and processing.
“This facility will ensure we continue to serve Canadian families with high-quality eggs for generations to come.”
Michael + Clark Construction, a London, Ontario-based contractor, has been appointed to oversee the construction.
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By GlobalDataThe site will also see the implementation of solar energy and heat recovery systems, and electric shore power for refrigerated trailers.
Colin Grantham, Mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc, said: “Burnbrae Farms has been an outstanding corporate citizen for decades, and we look forward to their continued investment in our community.”
Burnbrae Farms has been owned by the Hudson family for six generations, with a history going back to its founding in 1891.
The company says it has spent more than eight decades producing eggs and egg-based products, operating grading, breaking, and farming facilities in five provinces and supplying markets across Canada.
As well as fresh eggs, the group produces ready-to-cook carton eggs and egg whites under the Egg Creations and Naturegg brands, ready bite-sized quiches under the Egg Bites! brand.
