The Original Cakerie announces major expansion of London, Ontario plant
North American premium dessert company builds to accompany growth
The Original Cakerie (“the Company”), a manufacturer of high-quality frozen desserts for retail and foodservice customers across Canada and the U.S., announced a major expansion of its London, Ontario plant, slated to begin construction later this fall. The Original Cakerie is a division of Dessert Holdings, based in St. Paul, MN.
The project will consist of adding a new building onto the existing structure at 2825 Innovation Drive in London as well as investments in new production lines. The expansion will add capacity for making all of the Company’s existing products. Construction is expected to be completed by fall of 2020. In conjunction with the new facility, the Company expects to hire approximately 100 additional workers over the next year.