George Weston Foods

Canada Bread sentenced to $50 million fine after pleading guilty to fixing wholesale bread prices

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Canada Bread admitted that it arranged with its competitor, Weston Foods (Canada) Inc., to increase prices for various bagged and sliced bread products, such as sandwich bread, hot dog buns and rolls.

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  • Canada Bread admitted that it arranged with its competitor, Weston Foods (Canada) Inc., to increase prices for various bagged and sliced bread products, such as sandwich bread, hot dog buns and rolls.
  • At the time of the price-fixing, Canada Bread was under the ownership of Maple Leaf Foods.
  • The fine represents the maximum applicable under the law, less a leniency discount for Canada Bread's cooperation and guilty plea.
  • The record fine for Canada Bread is a significant milestone in the Bureau's ongoing investigation.

Daiya Strengthens Leadership Team with CMO and CFO Appointments

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daiya, plant-based pioneer and innovator of delicious foods that are dairy, gluten and soy-free, today announced the appointment of Melanie Domer to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Erin Legge to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Domer will lead the Consumer Marketing and Innovation teams, driving a deeper connection to Daiya consumers and helping to build a game-changing innovation pipeline, while Legge will oversee the finance and IT teams of the company that boasts the largest plant-based food manufacturing facility of its kind in North America.  

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  • "With the addition of these two incredible leaders, I am confident Daiya is poised to tackle the next phase of growth as we pioneer breakthroughs, delighting all those who gather around the Daiya table!"
  • I'm truly honored to join the team at Daiya, as we work towards accelerating growth within the category," shared Domer.
  • Previously, she served as the Vice President, Strategic Projects and Integration at Daiya, initially joining the company in 2021.
  • For more information about Daiya, please visit www.daiyafoods.com ,become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram .

eSolutions Furniture Appoints Luc Mongeau as President and CEO

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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SHERBROOKE, QC, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - eSolutions Furniture is pleased to announce the appointment of Luc Mongeau as President and CEO effective immediately.

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  • SHERBROOKE, QC, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - eSolutions Furniture is pleased to announce the appointment of Luc Mongeau as President and CEO effective immediately.
  • Luc will succeed Mike Evans, President, and CEO, who will be retiring on September 30, after 24 years of service to the company.
  • The arrival of Luc Mongeau at eSolutions Furniture is an important step in achieving the company's vision of becoming the leading e-commerce solution for residential and commercial furniture in North America.
  • Prior to joining eSolutions Furniture, Luc Mongeau was President of Mars Petcare North America, where he spent 14 years of his career, and most recently, President of Weston Foods.

UNFI Announces New Leadership Structure to Drive Strategic Priorities and Accelerated Growth and Value Creation

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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We are on an aggressive path to drive shareholder value by helping to create sustainable, profitable growth with and for our customers and suppliers, said UNFI CEO Sandy Douglas.

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  • We are on an aggressive path to drive shareholder value by helping to create sustainable, profitable growth with and for our customers and suppliers, said UNFI CEO Sandy Douglas.
  • Our high performing, diverse leadership team, new organizational structure and value-based approach will ensure we are devoting maximum managerial talent and focus toward achieving these growth plans.
  • Chris will also be responsible for working with Sandy Douglas and the senior leadership team to introduce and lead enterprise-wide growth initiatives accelerating the Fuel the Future strategy.
  • Steve Dietz will lead UNFI Wholesales customer growth work, continuing to expand the Companys customer base and enhance support to existing and new customers.

Florida Baker Makes Food Sport History With Three-Peat Dessert Champion Title

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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Not only did she succeed in being crowned a consecutive-year champion, but she has broken records being named the only competitor to ever become a three-time Category Champion.

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  • Not only did she succeed in being crowned a consecutive-year champion, but she has broken records being named the only competitor to ever become a three-time Category Champion.
  • In Food Sport, a competitor winning a category title more than once is a rare occurrence.
  • In fact, only a few cooks in the competitions nine-year history have been able to accomplish a repeat.
  • But by earning a three-peat champion title, Rahman has more than proved that she knows what a sweet victory tastes like.

George Weston Limited Announces Timing of Third Quarter Earnings Release

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - George Weston Limited (TSX: WN) will be announcing its 2021 Third Quarter Results on November 23rd at 6:00AM (ET).

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - George Weston Limited (TSX: WN) will be announcing its 2021 Third Quarter Results on November 23rd at 6:00AM (ET).
  • This announcement will be followed by a conference call and audio webcast at 9:00AM (ET).
  • To access via audio webcast please select the following link:
    George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company founded in 1882.
  • The Company operates through its three reportable operating segments, Loblaw Companies Limited, Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust and Weston Foods.

The Valens Company Reports Financial Results for The Second Quarter of Fiscal 2021

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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We are proud to share that in the second quarter alone, Valens had 132 SKUs listed in Canada a 76% increase in comparison to 75 SKUs listed in the first quarter of 2021.

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  • We are proud to share that in the second quarter alone, Valens had 132 SKUs listed in Canada a 76% increase in comparison to 75 SKUs listed in the first quarter of 2021.
  • These new listings include products from four newly entered categories during the second quarter, such as flower, pre-rolls, topicals, and edibles, with many of them already receiving high consumer acclaim.
  • Additionally, we have enhanced our platform with increased technical capabilities and greater efficiency to develop and commercialize winning products, which we expect will drive revenue growth in the second half of fiscal 2021.
  • The Company now distributes its products in six provinces and one territory, including Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.