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The top 21 most-read Just Food news stories in 2021
Ferrero makes branded ice-cream push In February, Italy-based confectioner and sweet-snacks giant Ferrero announced it was taking on another part…
Just Food’s industry analysis that grabbed your attention in 2021
No jab, no job? Food groups broach sore subject of vaccine mandates In the middle of 2021, a clutch of…
George Weston completes bakery exit with ambient sale to Hearthside Food Solutions
The remaining assets of Canada-based baker Weston Foods have been sold to US contract manufacturing group Hearthside Food Solutions. George…
Weston Foods partially sold to Canadian baker FGF Brands
The bulk of Canadian baker Weston Foods is set to be sold to “affiliated entities” of local peer FGF Brands.…
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 looks at why owner George…
Canadian baker Weston Foods put up for sale
Canada-based bakery supplier Weston Foods has been put up for sale by its parent company George Weston Ltd. The announcement…
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…
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. The company, part…
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…
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…