Closure of major Quebec pork plant is a blow for P.E.I. producers

Most Island hogs are shipped to plants in Quebec, including the one slated for closure

The group that represents pork producers on Prince Edward Island says the closure of a large slaughterhouse and packing plant in Quebec will hurt the industry on the Island.

On Friday, Olymel announced plans to downsize before fully closing its plant in Vallée-Jonction, near Quebec City, by the end of this year.

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