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Maple Leaf Foods Releases 2018 Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 6, 2019 /CNW/ - (TSX: MFI) Maple Leaf Foods announced today the release of its 2018 Sustainability Report which outlines the company's key achievements over the past year and targets for the current year.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 6, 2019 /CNW/ - (TSX: MFI) Maple Leaf Foods announced today the release of its 2018 Sustainability Report which outlines the company's key achievements over the past year and targets for the current year.
  • Becoming a sustainable protein company is a journey Maple Leaf Foods has been on for several years, and while work remains to be done, meaningful progress has been accomplished in 2018.
  • "At Maple Leaf Foods, we are working toward more sustainable food production and a more sustainable protein industry by doing things smarter, better and more responsibly," said Michael McCain, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods.
  • To learn more about sustainability at Maple Leaf Foods, visit:

Quinte Community Sets New Guinness World Record™ for Largest Human Maple Leaf

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Saturday, June 29, 2019
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TRENTON, ON, June 29, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, members of the Quinte West community set a new Guinness World Recordtitle for the largest human maple leaf.

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  • TRENTON, ON, June 29, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, members of the Quinte West community set a new Guinness World Recordtitle for the largest human maple leaf.
  • "We are extremely proud of our deep military roots here in Quinte West," says Mike Eden, Owner of Leon's Trenton and organizer of the Guinness World Recordattempt.
  • "We saw this patriotic opportunity to set the Guinness World Recordfor the largest human maple leaf on the Canada Day long weekend as a visual representation of our deep respect and sincere gratitude for those who selflessly serve, as well as their supportive families.
  • An official Guinness World Recordrepresentative was onsite at Centennial Park to verify the number of participants and to announce the new record title.

Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Hosts Food Security Symposium

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Friday, April 26, 2019
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TORONTO, April 26, 2019 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("the Centre") hosted its second annual Food Security Symposium today in Toronto, bringing together more than 160 participants representing a broad range of skills, resources and interests from across Canada.

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  • TORONTO, April 26, 2019 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("the Centre") hosted its second annual Food Security Symposium today in Toronto, bringing together more than 160 participants representing a broad range of skills, resources and interests from across Canada.
  • - Michael H. McCain, Honorary Chair, Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security
    "Canada's first-ever food policy will help ensure all people in Canada are able to access a sufficient amount of safe, nutritious, and culturally diverse food through an innovative and environmentally sustainable food system.
  • - Paul Taylor, Executive Director, FoodShare Toronto
    About The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security:
    The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("The Centre") is a registered charity that focuses on advocacy, funding innovative interventions, collective impact and knowledge sharing, with a goal of working in collaboration to reduce food insecurity by 50% by 2030.
  • Launched in December 2016, the Centre partners with organizations that are testing and expanding innovative approaches to advance sustainable food security.

Maple Leaf Foods Announces Retirement of Honourable David Emerson from the Board of Directors

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Friday, April 5, 2019
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX: MFI) today announced that the Honourable David L. Emerson, Chair of the Board has decided to retire from the Board of Directors as of the upcoming Annual and Special General Meeting to be held on May 2, 2019 (the "Meeting").

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX: MFI) today announced that the Honourable David L. Emerson, Chair of the Board has decided to retire from the Board of Directors as of the upcoming Annual and Special General Meeting to be held on May 2, 2019 (the "Meeting").
  • "David joined the Board at a critical juncture in the Company's development," said Mr. Michael McCain, President and CEO.
  • With Mr. Emerson's decision to retire, Maple Leaf Foods is putting forward the remaining nine incumbent directors for re-election to the Board of Directors at the Meeting.
  • Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods") is a producer of food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Schneiders Country Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, Field Roast Grain Meat Co. and Swift.

The Royal Canadian Mint Celebrates 40 Years of Leadership and Innovation With Anniversary Edition of Its World-famous Gold Maple Leaf Bullion Coin

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Friday, February 1, 2019
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Forty years later, it is the world's favourite gold bullion coin, with multiple benchmarks to its credit, such as unsurpassed purity, laser micro-engraving and Bullion DNA anti-counterfeiting technology.

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  • Forty years later, it is the world's favourite gold bullion coin, with multiple benchmarks to its credit, such as unsurpassed purity, laser micro-engraving and Bullion DNA anti-counterfeiting technology.
  • The Mint will start shipping this limited edition, 1 oz., 99.99% pure gold coin to official bullion distributors this month.
  • "The Royal Canadian Mint is extremely proud to have distinguished itself as a global market leader by consistently raising the bar on the purity and security of its Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin", said Jennifer Camelon, Interim President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • "Our 40th anniversary Gold Maple Leaf is also a tribute to the talent and ingenuity of our people, who made it possible for the Mint to offer world's best gold bullion coin to our customers."

Maple Leaf Foods to Construct World-Class Value-Added Poultry Facility in London, Ontario

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Monday, November 26, 2018
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods (TSX: MFI) today announced plans to build a $660 million value-added fresh poultry facility in London, Ontario.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods (TSX: MFI) today announced plans to build a $660 million value-added fresh poultry facility in London, Ontario.
  • "This world-class facility will enable Maple Leaf to meet the steadily growing consumer demand for premium, value-added poultry products, and strengthen Canada's food system," said Michael H. McCain, President and CEO.
  • "Our government is excited to invest in Maple Leaf Foods' project to help bring new innovations to Canada's food processing industry, keep Canada competitive in the global market and create new middle class jobs in Ontario.
  • Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a leading consumer protein company, making high quality, innovative products under national brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Schneiders Country Naturals, Mina, SWIFT, LightlifeTM and Field Roast Grain Meat Co..

Maple Leaf Foods Builds Leadership in Animal Care

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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"We have a bold vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth and our investments and actions to become a leader in animal care are critical to advancing our progress," said Michael H. McCain, president and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods.

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  • "We have a bold vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth and our investments and actions to become a leader in animal care are critical to advancing our progress," said Michael H. McCain, president and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods.
  • "Our advanced open sow housing and transportation systems reflect our commitment to learning, change and leadership in animal care."
  • Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a leading consumer protein company, making high quality, innovative products under national brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Schneiders Country Naturals, Mina, SWIFT, LightlifeTM and Field Roast Grain Meat Co.TM.
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Advancing Food Safety and Trust - Maple Leaf Foods Hosts 10th Annual Food Safety Symposium

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
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This tragedy led Maple Leaf Foods to make a long-term commitment to become a global leader in food safety through significant focus and investment in people, technologies and leading food safety practices.

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  • This tragedy led Maple Leaf Foods to make a long-term commitment to become a global leader in food safety through significant focus and investment in people, technologies and leading food safety practices.
  • Randy Huffman, chief food safety & sustainability officer, Maple Leaf Foods
    Gillian Kelleher, VP of food safety & QA at Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
    Michael R. Taylor, co-chair of Board, Safe Tables our Priority, and retired deputy commissioner of Foods, US FDA
    "The annual Maple Leaf Foods Food Safety Symposium is an integral part of our food safety commitment," said Rick Young, senior vice president, operations, supply chain and purchasing, Maple Leaf Foods.
  • Next year's Maple Leaf Foods Food Safety Symposium will be held on October 8, 2019 in Mississauga, Ontario.
  • Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a leading consumer protein company, making high quality, innovative products under national brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Schneiders Country Naturals, Mina, SWIFT, Lightlifeand Field Roast Grain Meat Co..

Maple Leaf introduces sweeping changes to iconic brand

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Monday, May 7, 2018
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Maple Leaf brand responding to the changing needs of Canadian families by using only real, simple, or natural ingredients

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  • Maple Leaf brand responding to the changing needs of Canadian families by using only real, simple, or natural ingredients
    MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods is launching the most sweeping changes in the history of its iconic Maple Leaf brand to lead a real food movement in the prepared meats category.
  • "Over the last 18 months, Maple Leaf has reformulated each product carrying this brand, with just the simplest and highest quality real food," said Adam Grogan, senior vice president, marketing and innovation.
  • These sweeping brand changes signify a much larger commitment to a sustainable planet.
  • Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a leading consumer protein company, making high quality, innovative products under national brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Schneiders Country Naturals, Mina, LightlifeTMand Field Roast Grain Meat Co.TM.