Maple Leaf Foods Parma
2525 Av Francis-Hughes,
Laval, QC
H7S 2H7
We produce fermented and dried salamis.
What we make at Parma
Parma is part of Maple Leaf Foods’ specialty meats division, producing only fermented and dried salamis.
How Parma joined Maple Leaf Foods in Quebec
Today, our Laval plant bears the name Maple Leaf Foods Inc., but it began as Parma more than 40 years ago. In 1979, production was devoted solely to Italian charcuterie products, such as prosciuttos, salami, and capicollos, for which Parma is renowned.
Since 2003, we have expanded the products produced at Parma to include fully cooked meat products to meet the needs of restaurant chains, hospitals, schools, and large grocery store deli counters.
Today, Parma is part of Maple Leaf Foods’ specialty meats division, producing fermented and dried salamis.
Dry-cured meat at Parma
We specialize in producing dry-cured products. We utilize drying rooms, where the environment is meticulously controlled to enable the products to slowly and soundly acquire their unique flavours that make them stand out. We never rush the drying process because it is the source of our distinctive quality.
Plant Facts
- Size of plant: 52,000 sq ft
- About 10,000 sq ft for manufacturing
- About 35,000 sq ft for dry-cure room — CFIA facility approval and HACCP recognition received in 1999
- GFSI accredited since 2010
- Products made here are eligible for export to the U.S. and Mexico
Plant Profile Q&A
- Tell us about your plant and what you produce there?
Our Parma plant opened in 1979 and joined the Maple Leaf Foods family of brands in 2003. Here, we produce dry-cured and fermented salami products for consumers to savour and enjoy.
We are a small but mighty team with 11 salaried and 24 hourly Team Members. - Does your plant do events or team building?
Catered meals are provided for our Team Members to celebrate events. We also celebrate with gifts as rewards! - What are the different teams that work here? What is your location and access like?
Our Team Members consists of general workers, sanitation workers, maintenance, and quality control. We offer free parking and our location is easily accessible by public transportation. - What kind of perks does Parma offer? How do you reward and value your Team Members?
We provide a production bonus every three months for our hourly Team Members, referral bonuses for all Team Members, benefits after three months of service, a retirement plan after one year of service, and all Team Members can buy our products at lower prices.
We reward our Team Members through recognition programs, and we also offer gift cards and catered meals. - What is the process to receive your uniforms and PPE? Is this provided or paid for out of pocket?
All PPE are provided free of charge to Team Members on their first day.
Are you looking for an exciting career in manufacturing? Join us at Parma
