Odd Burger Corporation has secured land inLondon, Ontario for the development of a new 50,000-square-foot food manufacturing facility.
The land on Innovation Drive was purchased from the City of London and approved by the City Council on Tuesday.
Odd Burger has worked closely with theLondon Economic Development Corporation(LEDC) to secure a land purchase agreement from the city. The partnership goes to the construction and operation stages.
The facility is operated by Oddberger's food technology and manufacturing subsidiary, Preposterous Foods Inc., which produces its plant-based protein and dairy-free sauces. Preposterous Foods Inc. will also release a product line that will be sold in grocery stores and direct sales channels.
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"We are excited to start the next chapter of the company's growth. London , We believe it is the best place in the world to carry out our vision for a more sustainable future, said James McKinness, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oddberger.
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"We have created one of Canada's most advanced plant-based food manufacturing facilities and through this investment Making healthy, sustainable food at a more affordable price could make a big difference in the industry. ”
The facility starts at 50,000 square feet, but if needed There is an opportunity to expand to nearly 150,000 square feet.
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"Oddberger is the latest in a long list of recent examples of why London's economy remains at its best across Canada," said Josh Morgan, deputy mayor of London. .. "As a council and with strong support from LEDC, we have been working very hard to allow companies and industries to choose London when launching or expanding their business."
Odd Burger initially opened its first restaurant on September 25, 2021 in London's Commissioners Road East.
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