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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
