A pension fund owning over a third of Maple Leaf Foods is reportedly looking for a buyer for its shares in the Canadian food group.

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has approached prospective buyers for its 35.4% stake, according to Canada’s Globe and Mail.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

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

Find out more

The fund has owned a stake in Maple Leaf since it backed the McCain family’s takeover of the business in 1995.

Officials at the fund could not be reached for immediate comment.