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YOUNG, MULTICULTURAL WORKFORCE
speaking 89 languages and 209 different cultures
89+
209
FOR SALELargest supply of
vacant land adjacent to Toronto Pearson
International AirportDIVERSE ECONOMIC BASE WITH OVER 9,000 BUSINESSES
CENTRALLYLOCATED in the middle of Ontario’s Super Innovation Corridor
In Brampton, opportunity always adds up
2ND FASTEST GROWING CITY IN CANADAApprox.14,000 new residents per year
WORKFORCE HAVE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONHighly skilled talent
51%
LOWEST AVERAGE AGE IN CANADA 36.5
Revenues from the Ontario food industry generates over 36 billion in sales annually
$36 Billion
BRAMPTON – AT THE HEART OF ONTARIO’S FOOD CLUSTER
The cluster is comprised of 13 regional, city and community members
The Ontario Food Terminal is located within a 20-minute drive to Brampton, connecting to the United States and is Canada’s largest wholesale fruit and produce terminal. More than 1 million tons of produce is distributed annually.
CONTACT:Amanda LeardSector Manager, Food & Beverage905.874.2654email: [email protected] brampton.ca/business
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
BRAMPTONECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Largest food-processing cluster in North America
2nd
HOME TO CN The largest Intermodal Railway terminal in Canada
$36
Bill
ion
food & beverage
9,000
Food and Beverage is growing in Brampton
Top Employers in Food and Beverage
LOBLAW COMPANIES LTD. NAFTA FOODS AND PACKAGING
MAPLE LODGE FARMS NESTLE CANADA INCCOCA-COLA REFRESHMENTS CANADA LTD.
PEPSICO FOODS CANADA – FRITO LAY
OLYMEL L.P. MAPLE LEAF FOODS
SOFINA FOODS INC. ITALPASTA LTD.
“ Brampton’s Italpasta has been manufacturing premium pasta for Canadian consumers since the company was founded in 1989 with just 10 staff. With continued market leadership, innovation and a dedicated team, Italpasta has grown to over 220 employees and today boasts sales across North America.”
food & beverage
Brampton takes pride in cultivating a dynamic and supportive business environment for its thriving food and beverage sector, supported by industry leading technology, top-quality products and a rich agricultural tradition. Brampton’s food and beverage sector is a one-stop-shop, with food testing, processing and packaging facilities as well as transportation, packaging design, equipment and refrigeration storage all located within the city.
CONTACT:Amanda LeardSector Manager, Food & Beverage905.874.2654email: [email protected] brampton.ca/business
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
BRAMPTONECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Brampton’s food manufacturing has generated over $2 billion in revenue
people are employed in over 153 companies in food and beverage manufacturing, processing and support industries
Over 9,000
$2 B
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n+
TalentBrampton companies can draw their workforce from world-class talent
Brampton is also within close proximity to major food research centres such as the University of Guelph Food Institute, Conestoga College and the George Brown College of Food Innovation and Research Studio (FIRSt).
25 academic institutions in Ontario offering agri-food programs
Highly Skilled Talent 51% of workforce have post-secondary education
51%
JOSEPH VITALE, Italpasta founder
INBOUND OUTBOUND
Raw Materials
HEAD OFFICES– Loblaw Companies Ltd.– Maple Lodge Farms
Transportation of raw materials & goods– MD Food Transport– CanAmex-Cabra
Transportation
Export Products
Food & Beverage Retail/Services– Aramark Canada Ltd.– Apetito Canada Ltd.
Transportation of materials, end products & goods– CN Intermodal– Midland Transport– TAS Refrigerated
Distribution Inc.
FOOD & BEVERAGE PROCESSING FACILITIES– Coca-Cola Refreshements Canada Inc.– Italpasta
– Nafta Foods & Packaging– Parmalat Canada
SUPPORT INDUSTRIES
– Contract Testing– QBD Modular Systems Inc.– Dealers Ingredients Inc.
Food Testing, Equipment & Ingredients – WG Pro Manufacturing
– Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.
Packaging– Dawn Food Products– Nestlé Canada Inc.
Warehousing
Brampton Value Added Food & Beverage Sector Chain