Canadian food manufacturer Maple Leaf Foods announced today (12 May) that it has negotiated a  C$250m (US$246m) short term loan facility.

The company said that it has completed an agreement with a syndicate of banks, including the majority of the banks in its existing revolving credit facility, to augment the company’s primary revolving credit facility.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

The short term bank facility matures at the same time as Maple Leaf’s primary revolving credit facility, in May 2011.

“The facility will be used to meet the Company’s short term funding requirements for general corporate purposes, and to provide an adequate level of excess liquidity,” Maple Leaf said in a statement.

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact