FMS inaugurates new state-of-the-art packaging line
FMS inaugurates new state-of-the-art packaging line
FMS Fresh Produce, one of Canada’s leading carrot and root vegetable grower-packer-shippers, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art packaging line following a $25 million investment designed to triple its production capacity and meet growing demand across North America. Equipped with advanced technology, the line enables faster, more precise and more efficient processing, supporting consistent supply to distributors and retailers across the continent.
This investment positions FMS as a strategic player in the North American fresh produce network, capable of scaling operations to deliver high-quality products reliably and at unprecedented volumes.
“This infrastructure establishes a new performance benchmark in Canada, while giving FMS the scale and efficiency required to support North American supply programs,” said Marc‑Olivier and Steven Daigneault, co‑owners of FMS Fresh Produce. “With the ability to process up to 20 tonnes of carrots and root vegetables per hour, we are equipped to meet the demands of high‑volume, year‑round distribution.”
The new packaging line represents a major step forward for FMS Fresh Produce, increasing throughput and operational efficiency. By integrating cutting-edge automation, precision packaging systems, and an advanced optical sorting system, the company can handle higher volumes with greater consistency and minimal waste. This translates into a more reliable, high-quality supply for retailers and distributors across North America, while allowing FMS to serve existing customers more efficiently and support new partnerships.
The new line is designed to meet the requirements of large-scale markets in terms of speed, precision and consistency. Primarily dedicated to carrots and root vegetables, it enables FMS Fresh Produce to ensure a predictable and reliable supply for both its own production and that of partner growers. This new investment further strengthens an already well-established portfolio, which includes onions, with a dedicated facility inaugurated in 2023, as well as potatoes and lettuce, distributed year-round across Canada and the United States.
The packaging line provides strategic infrastructure that ensures reliable, efficient and high-quality supply across North America, reinforcing FMS Fresh Produce’s leadership in the fresh produce network.
