Factor Meals opens Calgary production hub

Factor Meals has opened a 50,000-square-foot kitchen and distribution centre in Calgary, a move the company says will support nationwide delivery of its ready-to-eat meal service later this fall.

The new facility establishes the company’s first production hub in Western Canada and will allow Factor Meals to expand beyond its existing markets in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes.

“Activating our Calgary kitchen is a critical piece of the puzzle for Factor Meals in Canada,” said Ian Brooks, CEO of HelloFresh Canada, Factor Meals’ parent company. “This facility positions us to achieve national service in the coming months, bringing fresh, nutritious and convenient meals to millions of new households across the Western provinces.”

The facility represents a $3.6-million public investment, including $2.3 million through Alberta’s Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit and $1.3 million from the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership. The project is expected to create 400 jobs in production, logistics and management.

“Factor Meals’ new facility is a prime example of how Alberta is attracting major investment in value-added processing,” said Tara Sawyer, Alberta’s minister of agriculture and irrigation. “The Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit and the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership help companies establish and grow in our province while taking advantage of some of the best agricultural inputs in the world. Investments like this support local farmers, strengthen our ag sector and help meet the growing demand for high-quality agri-food products.”

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas said the investment will strengthen the local economy through job creation and business growth.

“Calgarians will benefit directly from this investment as Factor Meals expands in our city, creating hundreds of jobs and strengthening our local economy. This expansion reflects Calgary’s continued growth as a destination for investment, where companies are choosing to scale, invest and be part of a city that is diversifying and building long-term economic strength.”

The company said the facility will source from regional suppliers and support food processing and distribution across Western Canada.

“With 400 new roles, this facility allows us to work closely with local suppliers while delivering fresh meals directly to customers’ doorsteps across Western Canada,” said Kevin Marban, general manager of Factor Meals. “We’re incredibly grateful for the partnership with the city and the province and look forward to continuing to support the local community.”