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Maple Leaf Foods Inc. Announces Retirement of John Lederer from the Board of Directors

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Friday, April 16, 2021
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"My fellow directors and I are honoured to have served with him and will miss his thoughtful approach around the boardroom table.

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  • "My fellow directors and I are honoured to have served with him and will miss his thoughtful approach around the boardroom table.
  • "He has played a pivotal role in providing insightful guidance and direction on critical business decisions, and I wish him well as he steps down from his role at Maple Leaf Foods.
  • However, any votes cast for Mr. Lederer\'s election will be disregarded.\nMaple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods") is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing 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 and Swift.
  • Maple Leaf Foods employs approximately 13,500 people and does business in Canada, the U.S. and Asia.

Greenleaf Foods Expands Field Roast™ and Lightlife® Plant-Based Products at Whole Foods Market Stores Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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Greenleaf Foods, SPC, owner of leading plant-based brands Lightlife (Lightlife) and Field Roast (Field Roast), announced today that it is significantly expanding its distribution at Whole Foods Market stores to meet increasing consumer demand for quality, flavorful plant-based protein.

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  • Greenleaf Foods, SPC, owner of leading plant-based brands Lightlife (Lightlife) and Field Roast (Field Roast), announced today that it is significantly expanding its distribution at Whole Foods Market stores to meet increasing consumer demand for quality, flavorful plant-based protein.
  • Whole Foods Market will be the first retailer to sell the Field Roast Signature Stadium Dog and will expand its Lightlife offerings to include Lightlife Plant-Based Italian Sausages and Plant-Based Breakfast Patties in all regions nationwide.
  • Nearly 20 Field Roast and Lightlife plant-based products are already available at the retailer, including fan favorites like Field Roast Miniature Corn Dogs, Chao Creamery dairy-free cheese, Field Roast Smoked Apple & Sage Plant-Based Sausage, Lightlife Tempeh, Lightlife Smart Bacon, Lightlife Smart Dogs and more.
  • Our leading brands include Lightlife (Lightlife) and Field Roast (Field Roast).

Maple Leaf Foods Announces Near-Term Plan to Expand its Plant Protein Capacity

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Maple Leaf Foods ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX:MFI) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods, SPC, a leader in plant protein products, is advancing plans to increase tempeh production capacity through the acquisition and planned build-out of a food processing plant in Indianapolis, Indiana (the "Project").

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Maple Leaf Foods ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX:MFI) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods, SPC, a leader in plant protein products, is advancing plans to increase tempeh production capacity through the acquisition and planned build-out of a food processing plant in Indianapolis, Indiana (the "Project").
  • "Maple Leaf Foods has been purposeful in executing a multi-tiered strategy focused on capital efficiency.
  • Maple Leaf Foods is a producer of food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneider's, Schneiders,Country Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, Field Roast Grain Meat Co.and Swift.
  • Maple Leaf Foods does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by securities law.

Lightlife® Strengthens Walmart Partnership by Expanding Tempeh to 3,500 Stores to Meet Growing Demand for Plant-Based Protein

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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Lightlife is the market leader in tempeh, having grown at a rate of 44% in 2020 alone.1

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  • Lightlife is the market leader in tempeh, having grown at a rate of 44% in 2020 alone.1
    This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201117005277/en/
    Lightlife Tempeh is organic, non-GMO, Kosher-certified and offers between 12 and 19 grams of protein per serving.
  • We are excited to grow our partnership with Walmart, the worlds largest retailer, and get tempeh into the hands of all consumers.
  • In addition to its Original Tempeh, other Lightlife Tempeh varieties include Buffalo Tempeh Strips, Smoky Tempeh Strips, Three Grain Tempeh and Flax Tempeh.

Performance Foodservice Launches Proprietary Line of Plant-based Protein Products

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Monday, November 16, 2020
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Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE:PFGC) announced the launch of its Green Origin brand, a proprietary line of plant-based protein products.

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  • Performance Foodservice, a division of Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE:PFGC) announced the launch of its Green Origin brand, a proprietary line of plant-based protein products.
  • With this launch, Performance Foodservice will have one of the largest plant-based Exclusive Brand portfolios in the industry.
  • Were well past the point of plant-based eating as a niche trend, said Fred Sanelli, senior vice president of marketing and sales at Performance Foodservice.
  • In addition to offering our Lightlife and Field Roast branded products to Performance Foodservice customers, were excited to support the Green Origin product line, said Dan Curtin, president of Greenleaf Foods.

Maple Leaf Foods Ranked Second Globally in 2020 Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index of Environmental, Social and Governance Performance

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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The Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index* is an award-winning environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ranking of the world's 60 largest publicly traded protein producers.

Key Points: 
  • The Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index* is an award-winning environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ranking of the world's 60 largest publicly traded protein producers.
  • Not only is Maple Leaf Foods one of the highest ranked companies globally, it is the only Canadian protein producer included on the ranking and is the highest ranked protein producer in North America.
  • To learn more about sustainability at Maple Leaf Foods, visit: mapleleaffoods.com/sustainability
    To learn more about Maple Leaf Foods brands, visit: mapleleaffoods.com/our-brands
    To learn more about Maple Leaf Foods' investment in high impact environmental projects, visit:
    Maple Leaf Foods is a producer of food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneider's, Schneiders,Country Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, Field Roast Grain Meat Co.and Swift.
  • *Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index, November 11, 2020 [ https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201111005107/en/Food-Giant-Pled... ]
    View original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maple-leaf-foods-ranked-second-g...
    SOURCE Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Field Roast™ Partners With Award-Winning Chef Roy Choi to "Make Taste Happen"

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
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Doubling down on its unwavering commitment to crafting bold and adventurous taste, leading plant-based brand Field Roast Grain Meat Co (Field Roast), owned by Greenleaf Foods, SPC, announced a bold brand redesign and a multi-year partnership with prolific chef Roy Choi.

Key Points: 
  • Doubling down on its unwavering commitment to crafting bold and adventurous taste, leading plant-based brand Field Roast Grain Meat Co (Field Roast), owned by Greenleaf Foods, SPC, announced a bold brand redesign and a multi-year partnership with prolific chef Roy Choi.
  • To kick off the new era of the brands evolution, Field Roast has inked a multi-year partnership with culinary luminary and co-host of The Chef Show, Roy Choi.
  • Field Roast is proud to welcome chef Choi to our team as a friend and collaborator.
  • Our leading brands include Lightlife (Lightlife) and Field Roast Grain Meat Co. (Field Roast).

Maple Leaf Foods Announces Launch of Media Library on Corporate Website

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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Library Offers Access to New Company B-roll, Photos, Fact Sheets and Logos

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  • Library Offers Access to New Company B-roll, Photos, Fact Sheets and Logos
    MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI) announced today the launch of a new media library within the media centre on the Maple Leaf Foods corporate website.
  • The media library is an online resource with essential b-roll, photos, fact sheets and logos, available to be viewed or downloaded and located in one convenient place.
  • To learn more about sustainability at Maple Leaf Foods, visit: mapleleaffoods.com/sustainability
    To learn more about Maple Leaf Foods brands, visit: mapleleaffoods.com/our-brands
    Maple Leaf Foods is a producer of food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, SchneidersCountry Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, Field Roast Grain Meat Co.and Swift.
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    SOURCE Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

Lightlife® and Late-Night TV Host Lilly Singh Partner to Help People Make a ‘Clean Break’

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Monday, October 26, 2020
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Lightlife (Lightlife), owned by Greenleaf Foods, SPC, today announced a partnership with Lilly Singh, host of A Little Late with Lilly Singh on NBC, and the launch of its Make a Clean Break with Lilly Singh brand activation.

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  • Lightlife (Lightlife), owned by Greenleaf Foods, SPC, today announced a partnership with Lilly Singh, host of A Little Late with Lilly Singh on NBC, and the launch of its Make a Clean Break with Lilly Singh brand activation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201026005277/en/
    Lightlife and Lilly Singh team up to help people make a 'clean break' from unwanted habits.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Singh is kicking off the partnership by asking Lightlife fans to answer the question, What do you need to make a clean break from?
  • I cant wait to see what people want to make a clean break from in their day-to-day lives, said Singh.

Maple Leaf Foods Makes History with One Year of Carbon Neutrality

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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Achieving carbon neutrality was the result of a company-wide initiative to review every aspect of the business, ensuring that from the farm to Canadians' dinner table, sustainability is prioritized in everything Maple Leaf Foods does and makes.

Key Points: 
  • Achieving carbon neutrality was the result of a company-wide initiative to review every aspect of the business, ensuring that from the farm to Canadians' dinner table, sustainability is prioritized in everything Maple Leaf Foods does and makes.
  • Maple Leaf Foods' sustainability commitment is directly aligned with Canadians' support for environmental protection and concerns about carbon emissions.
  • Maple Leaf Foods believes that real change results from meaningful action and is actively working to address the significant environmental challenges facing society today.
  • To learn more about sustainability at Maple Leaf Foods, visit: mapleleaffoods.com/sustainability
    To learn more about Maple Leaf Foods brands, visit: mapleleaffoods.com
    To learn more about Maple Leaf Foods' investment in high impact environmental projects, visit:
    Maple Leaf Foods is a producer of food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneider's, Schneiders,Country Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife, Field Roast Grain Meat Co.and Swift.