(Quebec) The Canadian subsidiary of the multinational Bimbo announced Thursday that it would close its plant in Quebec City by the end of 2024, eliminating 141 jobs. Operations “will gradually cease as production is transferred to our other bakeries,” the company said in a statement.
The company said it was focusing on optimizing and making its operations more efficient.
“By consolidating our operations and continuing to make significant investments in our network, we will ensure the sustainability and long-term growth of our company,” explained Marie-Ève Royer, President of Bimbo Canada, in a press release.
“This has been a difficult decision, and I will personally ensure that every effort is made to mitigate the impact on our employees.”
Bimbo Canada said it will offer employees “severance packages, career counseling and outplacement services.”
Bimbo Canada is a subsidiary of the Mexican multinational Grupo Bimbo, the world’s number one commercial bakery company. In Canada, it produces the Villaggio, POM, Bon Matin, Vachon and Hostess brands.