Sunrise Farms is constructing a new poultry processing facility in Woodstock, Ontario, to expand its production capacity [1, 2, 3, 4].
The project marks a significant industrial expansion for Oxford County, bringing substantial private investment and employment opportunities to the region.
The British Columbia-based company is investing approximately C$100.5 million [2] into the project. Other reports place the total investment at roughly $100 million [1, 3]. The new facility will encompass 155,000 square feet [3].
Local officials said the expansion will create 100 new jobs [3]. Additionally, the project is expected to support 248 existing positions across the province [3].
To facilitate the development, the company received $4 million in provincial investment support [2]. This funding is intended to help the company scale its processing operations outside of Toronto [4].
The move allows Sunrise Farms to increase its footprint in the Ontario market. By establishing a dedicated processing hub in Woodstock, the company can better manage its supply chain, and meet regional demand for poultry products.
“The project marks a significant industrial expansion for Oxford County”
This investment reflects a broader trend of agricultural processing expansion in Ontario to secure food supply chains. By leveraging provincial subsidies and establishing a large-scale facility in Woodstock, Sunrise Farms is positioning itself to capture more of the Eastern Canadian market while reducing reliance on distant processing hubs.
