McCormick Canada announces multi-million-dollar expansion at London manufacturing facility

London, ON-based McCormick Canada has announced that it is has moved the blending, bottling and packaging of French’s Ketchup from a third-party Canadian supplier to in-house production in London. Club House has been based in London for over 135 years and now French’s Ketchup, made with 100 per cent Canadian-grown tomatoes, is being manufactured in London.

“We know how much Canadians love French’s and how passionate they are when it comes to Canadian-grown, produced, and packaged products,” said Trevor Squires, general manager at McCormick Canada.

“We are proud to further our investment in the London area by expanding our bottling capabilities as we continue to deliver our delicious Canadian ketchup to families across the country.”

To celebrate this expansion, residents of London who live along a designated maple-leaf-shaped map were surprised with a gift of products on their doorstep from Club House and French’s. Also, a $5,000 donation was made to the London Food Bank.

“This London-based maple leaf map represents national and local pride,” said Squires. “It’s a 27-kilometer route that encompasses the heart of London and our McCormick facilities, where we produce a range of beloved cooking and baking flavours relied on by Canadians every day. In addition to honouring our past in London, we’re excited to also announce McCormick Canada’s further investment in the community.”

French’s production line.

Bottling of original French’s Tomato Ketchup began in February 2021 with 100 per cent of tomatoes used for French’s Ketchup are grown in Leamington, ON.

With its headquarters and production facilities located in London, the McCormick Canada family is committed to helping its neighbours and supporting local initiatives. In living this promise, Squires currently holds the position of Campaign Fundraising Chair for the United Way Elgin Middlesex, with a goal to raise $7.5 million for critical issues like food security, mental health and helping people and families in need through like-minded, charity-focused United Way partner agencies.

As part of its long-term partnership with the London Food Bank and Food Banks of Canada, McCormick Canada has committed over $3.5 million to help prevent hunger in Canadian communities.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Club House teamed up with five organizations to create the London-Middlesex Restaurant Support Fund, kickstarting it with a $30,000 contribution. This fund awarded financial grants to 27 area eateries in need of financial assistance – 21 in London and 6 in surrounding Middlesex County. In addition, French’s, Club House, and Frank’s RedHot donated $40,000 to the Canada Takeout program to further support local restaurants during the pandemic.