Ontario government celebrating expansion of JBL facility in Port Colborne

The Ontario government is celebrating a $200 million investment by JBL citric acid to expand its Port Colborne facility, creating 50 new jobs and boosting supply chains.

This expansion will increase production of xanthan gum, a versatile thickener used in food, health care, and other industries, while driving demand for Ontario-grown corn.

Mayor Bill Steele spoke of the investment.

Ontario is supporting the project with $4.8 million in funding.