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The initiative received a C$3m loan from Investissement Qu\u00e9bec and a direct grant of C$400,000 from RECYC-QU\u00c9BEC. Credit: PHILIPPE MONTIGNY\/Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Danone Canada has announced a C$9m ($6.5m) investment in its Boucherville site, aimed at manufacturing new individual yoghurt containers from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin.<\/p>\n

This initiative is part of the company\u2019s wider strategy to improve sustainability in its packaging methods.<\/p>\n

The project will also utilise recycled PET (rPET), with a goal of achieving 30% recycled content in the new containers.<\/p>\n

This represents a significant achievement for Danone\u2019s operations in Canada, made possible through assistance from the Government of Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n

Supported by Danone\u2019s Oikos brand, this initiative marks a leap forward in the agrifood sector.<\/p>\n

The funding is enhanced by a C$3m loan from Investissement Qu\u00e9bec and a direct grant of C$400,000 from RECYC-QU\u00c9BEC.<\/p>\n

Investissement Qu\u00e9bec International president Hubert Bolduc said: \u201cDanone Canada is an example to follow when it comes to putting down roots in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new investment not only reaffirms their commitment to the Qu\u00e9bec market, but also illustrates Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s ability to attract quality foreign direct investment in our strategic sectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to accompany Danone in this new phase, which combines innovation, sustainability and tangible economic benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new Oikos PET containers are already being introduced at retail outlets across Canada.<\/p>\n

Danone Canada president Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Guichard said: \u201cAt Danone, innovation is the driving force behind our sustainable development approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese new yoghurt cups from Oikos, the number one brand in Canada, represent an important milestone in our ambition to reduce the environmental footprint of our packaging and inspire other companies to follow suit towards more sustainable solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

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