The government is investing C$13.5 million in the project.

The North American Meat Institute gave out the honor.

The beef plant was built for the community despite the challenges of a pandemic.

The facility will yield an annual production of around 42,500 head.

The processor said 800 jobs would be affected by the decision.

Stellar partnered with the JBS subsidiary to build the Principe Italia facility.

The plant opened in 2019.

The University of Guelph will help with the project.

During the pause in production, the facility brought on a consultant.

Idaho dairy, beef farmers to benefit from the $20 million project.