Private equity, Flowers Foods touted for Weston Foods bakery assets
One of North America's largest bakery businesses, Weston Foods, is up for sale. Dean Best...
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Canadian baker Weston Foods put up for sale
Canada-based bakery supplier Weston Foods is set for an ownership change following an announcement from its parent company George Weston Ltd.
Amid overhaul, Weston Foods remains positive despite H1 profit fall
Amid increasing competition, Weston Foods, one of North America’s largest bakery products businesses, is undergoing what its parent company has called a "transformation programme" aimed at becoming a "premier player" in the industry and delivering "solid financial results". Yesterday, Weston Foods reported falling half-year sales and earnings. Simon Harvey had a look at the numbers.
Canadian baker Weston loses contract with Walmart
Weston Foods, the Canada-based bakery supplier, has lost its contract to supply Walmart's stores in the country.
Canada launches probe into alleged bread price-fixing
Canada's Competition Bureau has launched an investigation into alleged price fixing on packaged bread products in an industry-wide probe that was acknowledged by local manufacturer George Weston Ltd and retailer stablemate Loblaw.
Chickapea organic pasta maker gets backing of George Weston fund
Canada's Chickapea pasta company plans to expand its presence in the US after receiving funding from District Ventures Capital. Arlene Dickinson, CEO of District Ventures, which is backed by Canadian…
Results “below expectations” at Canada’s Weston Foods
Weston Foods, the manufacturing arm of Canadian food processing and distribution business George Weston Ltd, has recorded results described as "below expectations" by the parent company's CEO. It saw an…
George Weston Ltd names Richard Dufresne as president
George Weston Ltd., the owner of Canada-based bakery group Weston Foods and retail giant Loblaw, has announced CFO Richard Dufresne will be appointed president of the company with effect from…
Weston Foods sales dip on “unfavourable” forex
Weston Foods, the manufacturing arm of Canada's George Weston Ltd, has reported a fall in revenue and underlying earnings for the first quarter of 2017. Sales dipped by 4.1% to…
George Weston Ltd shakes up senior management
George Weston Ltd., the owner of Canada-based bakery group Weston Foods and retail giant Loblaw, today (19 January) announced a series of management changes. The company said chairman Galen G.…
Weston Foods continues to see sales grow in Q3
Canada-based food manufacturer and retailer George Weston Limited has reported another quarter of rising sales for its Weston Foods business, contributing to top-line growth and improved earnings from the unit…
