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YOUR Independent Community Newspaper THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018
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Whyte’s Foods coming to ’Burg Officials with Whyte’s Foods Inc. are “thrilled” after announcing a $16.5-million investment in Wallaceburg. Beth Kawaja, president of Whyte’s Foods, said during a ceremony held at the fountain park in downtown Wallaceburg on Thursday their company recognized the value of the agriculture base and the quality products grown in Chatham-Kent. “Mayor Randy Hope and his Economic Development team have been working diligently with us to bring this economic investment to fruition,” Kawaja said. “All in all, there is a fabulous support system in place in this community and we are thrilled to be a part of it.” Kawaja said they have purchased a building, consisting of 150,000 square feet, at 6800 Baseline Rd. She said the building will be transformed into a state-of-theart manufacturing facility,
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dedicated to the production of marinated food products for the food service and retail sectors of the food industry. Whyte’s is a privately owned Canadian manufacturing company, which has been under the same ownership for more than 43 years. Some of their brands include Strub’s, Whyte’s, Mrs. Whyte’s and Coronation. “We are very proud of our brand recognition and track record here in Canada,” Kawaja said. “Development and growth are key elements for our sustainability and success.” Whyte’s Foods expects to create nearly 100 new jobs in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Kawaja added. Relationships have already been established with many local growers as well. “Whyte’s hopes to further its relationships with Ontario growers and become a significant contributor to the agriculture industry here in Chatham-Kent,” Kawaja said.
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