Bimbo to close bakery in Lévis

Bimbo Canada is closing its bakery in Lévis, Que. this summer.

The facility, shuttering July 1, employs 95 associates. Those affected will receive severance packages, as well as personal counseling and outplacement services and workshops.

Bimbo said products made at the facility can be baked at other plants, primarily in Quebec, where there is available capacity. 

The company said the decision is part of an overall effort to drive productivity improvements, increase capacity utilization and reduce costs.

"Bimbo Canada is committed to building a sustainable company to meet our long-term business objectives. Since 2014, the company has invested more than $500 million in Canada, with $160 million of that in Quebec," said Marie-Ève Royer, president, Bimbo Canada, in a release. "While we have made every effort to sustain and build the business, over time, site utilization and production have steadily declined. It was a tough decision to close this bakery and I will personally ensure that we do everything possible to ease the impact on our people and encourage them to seek employment at other Bimbo Canada facilities that are hiring."