Nortera Closes Lethbridge Frozen Food Facility Amid Rising Production Costs

Nortera, a multi-national frozen and canned vegetable processor, is closing its frozen food facility in Lethbridge this June, impacting about 70 employees as part of a broader effort to consolidate operations and stay competitive. The move comes amid growing pressure from international imports and rising input costs across Canada's food processing sector. Alberta Food Processors Association Executive Director Bianca Parsons says while the news is difficult, it reflects long-standing challenges.