At least one company is said to be in serious talks to take over a southwestern Ontario bottling plant set to close early next year after spirits maker Diageo announced plans to shift some of its operations to the U.S.

The facility in Amherstburg, Ont., which bottles Crown Royal products, is scheduled to close in February in a move the company said is aimed at improving its North American supply chain.

The closure is expected to affect 200 jobs.

Amherstburg Mayor Michael Prue says a company that produces both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is interested in purchasing the plant and possibly some of the adjacent properties. While he would not divulge the name of the company, citing ongoing talks, Prue tells CityNews it’s up to Premier Doug Ford to step up and help facilitate the de

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