Maple Leaf to build US$310-million facility for plant-based protein in Indiana

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has announced plans to build a US$310-million plant-based protein food processing facility in the United States. The company says the new plant will be in Shelbyville, Ind., as it works to expand its plant-based protein business. It will also invest approximately US$26 million to keep pace with growth in demand at its existing facilities. The new plant will double the company's current production capacity and produce tempeh, franks, sausages and raw food