A thriving Canadian cheese and dairy food production company is making plans to significantly expand its five-year old facilities in Las Cruces.
Officials with Saputo Dairy USA hope to invest up to $30 million in the project at the Las Cruces Innovation and Industrial Park, located off Interstate 10.
In a move to make the project reality, the New Mexico Economic Development Department is providing around $2.5 million in Local Economic Development Act funds.
Launched in Montreal in 1954, the Saputo company is the largest dairy processor in Canada, and one of the largest in the world, with operations in South America and Europe, among other places.
Saputo’s Las Cruces facilities are located about 10 miles to the west of downtown Las Cruces at 355 Crawford Boulevard.
Saputo is particularly known for its wide variety of cheese, milk and cream products. The company’s Frigo shredded mozzarella, used for garnishing pizzas and pasta dishes, is one of the company’s most well-known brands.
By Garry Boulard
