Olymel announces closure of slaughterhouse in Quebec - this will have a significant impact on Canadian pig production
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According to Olymel management, the hog slaughtering capacity has now been reduced from 140,000 to 81,000 heads per week, including three Olymel plants in Saint-Esprit (Lanaudière), Jamacic (Maurisi) and Ange-Gardien (Monterégie West).
The Canadian Pork Council said the closure will have a significant impact on Canadian pork production and that the organization will work with processors and partners to find solutions.