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.
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…
CANADA/US: Weston Foods buys rye-bread manufacturer Rubschlager
North America-based bakery firm Weston Foods, a subsidiary of George Weston Limited, had announced the acquisition of rye-bread producer Rubschlager Baking Corporation. Rubschlager's products are sold across the US and…
CANADA: Loblaw boosts Q1 profits at owner George Weston
Canadian food manufacturer and retailer George Weston Limited has reported higher first-quarter profits after improved results from retail arm Loblaw. The company booked net income of C$162m for the 12…
CANADA: Loblaw warns on 2012 outlook
Canada's largest supermarket chain Loblaw today (23 February) warned that it expects investments in supply chain and market positioning to dent its financial performance this year. The note of caution…
CANADA: Loblaw names Carrefour exec Trius as president
Canadian retailer Loblaw has appointed Carrefour executive Vicente Trius to succeed Allan Leighton as president of the business. Trius will succeed Allan Leighton later this year, when the Brit steps…
CANADA: George Weston announces C$1bn share dividend
George Weston Ltd, Canada's largest food processor, has announced it will pay a one-time common share dividend of C$1bn (US$993.4m). The pay-out represents C$7.74751 per common share, to be paid…
