Okanagan plant set to open in July
Global News
A
A
The company behind a $60 million salad products operation in Coldstream, is planning to open its packing plant in July.
Quebec-based Vegpro International purchased 700 acres from the Coldstream Ranch last year, to grow and process salad greens.
READ MORE: Quebec salad company expected to create over 150 jobs in the north Okanagan
Up to 200 jobs need to be filled.
Jonathan Blais from the company said the management and supervisor jobs are being filled now, with the plant jobs coming later.
He said they’ve received hundreds of resumes after posting 60 positions online.
The baby leaf salad products will be sold in grocery stores under the brand “Fresh Attitude.”
Editor's Picks
Police investigating after Ontario woman rips Qur'an, puts pages on cars outside of Islamic centre
Juno Awards 'attractive' terrorist target, government report says. But what isn't these days?
Jamaica tops Canada’s list of countries refusing to take back its criminals
Canada has tried to deport this B.C. man for 20 years. ‘Stateless’ criminals pose challenge for CBSA
An Ontario man who once belonged to a Palestinian terrorist group was ordered deported in 2005. He's still here.
Reality Check: What do the changes to Canadian gun laws mean for you?
Here's how to shut intrusive apps out of your Facebook account
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.