FMS Fresh Produce to triple capacity with new packing line

Sherrington, QC – April 27, 2026 – FMS Fresh Produce BB #:329090, 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 new packaging line 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.”

LEADING THE WAY IN CAPACITY AND TECHNOLOGY

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.

EXPANDED PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

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.

As the largest packaging line of its kind in Canada, it 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.

ABOUT FMS FRESH PRODUCE
Founded in 2016, FMS Fresh Produce is Quebec’s leading fresh produce distributor. Based in Sherrington, Montérégie, the company is fully integrated, with its own farming and transportation divisions, giving it control over every stage of the supply chain. With more than 5,000 acres under cultivation and a team of over 200 employees, FMS Fresh Produce stands out for its expertise, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to quality and freshness. Backed by state-of-the-art infrastructure and streaml ined management, the company serves markets across Quebec, Canada, and the United States, meeting the industry’s highest standards.

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Daphne Mailhot
Marketing Advisor
dmailhot@groupefms.com