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As a cooperative, we’re focused on our local farmers, rural business owners and communities within our tristate territory.
George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company founded in 1882 and through its operating subsidiaries constitutes one of North America’s largest food processing and distribution groups. Weston has two reportable operating segments: Weston Foods and Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”). Weston Foods is primarily engaged in the baking and dairy industries within North America. Loblaw is Canada’s largest food distributor and a leading provider of general merchandise, drugstore and financial products and services. Weston seeks long term, stable growth in its operating segments through continuous capital investment supported by a strong balance sheet, thereby providing sustainable returns to its shareholders through a combination of common share price appreciation and dividends. In order to be successful in delivering long term value to shareholders and to fulfill its long term objectives of security and growth, Weston employs various operating strategies. Weston Foods concentrates on brand development, low operating costs and maintaining a broad customer base, with the objective of being the best provider of bakery solutions and fresh dairy products to its customers. Loblaw concentrates on food retailing, with the objective of providing Canadian consumers with the best in one-stop shopping for everyday household needs. Weston is committed to creating value for its shareholders and participating along with its more than 155,000 employees in supporting the communities in which it operates.
The Specialty Food Association is a not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. The Specialty Food Association is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business. The association is composed of 3,000+ independent & innovative businesses committed to bringing great foods to market throughout the U.S. and overseas. To foster a thriving specialty food marketplace. To be globally recognized as the innovative hub of the food and beverage industry.
Driven by a passion for food, Marvin Schwan started a company tradition of delivering delicious foods right to people`s doorsteps. Still privately owned, we`ve grown from “one-man-and-a-truck” in rural Minnesota to a multibillion-dollar operation with thousands of team members nationwide that make up our home delivery, foodservice and consumer brands business units.
As one of the largest companies in the processed meats sector, we are, in many ways, the industry standard because of our in-depth knowledge of our customers and consumers which allows us to generate growth opportunities in all markets, and to deliver our goal: to become one of the leading European food companies. We work in all sales channels and market segments, providing both traditional charcuterie and more modern, convenient foods: dry sausage, dry ham, poultry, cooked ham, hot dogs, pizzas, patês, meal components, sandwich spreads, ready meals and fresh and semi-fresh meats. This is an array of products which, due to its variety and quality, helps us to cement our position as the leading company in the European processed meats industry. One of the pillars of Campofrio Food Group is our brand portfolio, one of the strongest in the industry with most of our brands being leaders in their respective local markets. We are present in Europe and America through our eight business units based in Spain, Italy, Portugal, US (South Region), Germany, Belgium, France and The Netherlands (North Region) and a joint venture, Caroli Foods Group, in Romania. Because of this significant presence we are able to extend our penetration to all 27 EU members and respond to growth opportunities in other markets.