TORONTO,
March 6, 2015 /CNW/ - Weston Foods, a
subsidiary of George
Weston Limited ("Weston") (TSX: WN), announced today
that it has completed the purchase of Starr Culinary Delights Inc.
("Starr") of Mississauga,
Ontario. Starr has over 25 years of experience baking
a full range of cakes made with the highest quality ingredients for
the North American market. Starr's products are sold to retail and
foodservice customers across Canada and the
United States and include a wide range of cake and dessert
products such as Starr's signature coffee cakes, cheese cakes, loaf
cakes, layer cakes, cupcakes, tarts, mousses and more.
Kevin McDonough,
President of Frozen and Biscuit Divisions, commented "This
strategic acquisition will complement our growing cake and sweet
goods business with high quality, innovative and unique products
and capabilities. We continue to enhance our product offering for
our customers and consumers throughout North America. Weston Foods is excited to
partner with Kelly Perera and
Christian Perera, who will continue
to play a key role in the future of Starr under Weston Foods'
ownership." This acquisition supports Weston Foods' commitment to
grow and offer best-in-class, innovative and quality bakery
products to the North American market.
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, which is operated by Loblaw
Companies Limited. The Weston Foods operating segment is
primarily engaged in the baking industry within North America. Loblaw
is Canada's largest food
distributor and a leading provider of general merchandise,
drugstore and financial products and services.
SOURCE George Weston Limited