USA: Maple Leaf Foods to build $310 million factory for plant-based foods
Maple Leaf Foods has revealed plans to build a plant-based protein food processing factory in Shelbyville, Indiana with a $310 million investment. At approximately 230,000 sq ft, the new plant will be the largest facility and investment of its kind in North America, the company said in a press release. Maple Leaf Foods added that […]
Canada: Maple Leaf Foods to build new value-added poultry plant
Maple Leaf Foods, the Canadian meat firm, has announced plans to construct “one of the most technologically advanced poultry-processing plants in the world” in London, ON, Canada with a C$660 million ($500 million) investment. Construction at the new 640,000 square feet facility is set to begin in the spring of 2019, with start-up planned to […]
Canada: Maple Leaf to acquire Viau Foods
Maple Leaf Foods, a Canadian manufacturer of meat products, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Viau Foods, a Canadian leader in premium cooked and dry-cured meats. The purchase was set for $215 million, including $30 million in Maple Leaf stock, to be financed through a combination of cash-on-hand and drawings. VIAU […]
Canada: Maple Leaf Foods to acquire Field Roast Grain Meat
Maple Leaf Foods, a Canadian manufacturer of meat products, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire plant-based protein firm Field Roast Grain Meat for $120 million, plus related costs. Field Roast Grain Meat is described by Maple Leaf Foods as a leading brand of premium grain-based ‘meat’ and vegan cheese products, with […]