George Weston Limited, often referred to as Weston or Weston’s, is a Canadian food processing and distribution company.
Founded by George Weston in 1882, the company today consists of Weston Foods, a wholly owned subsidiary, and Loblaw Companies Limited, the country’s largest supermarket retailer, in which it maintains controlling interest. Retail brands include President’s Choice, No Name, and Joe Fresh, in addition to bakery brands Wonder, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Ready Bake, Moulin Rouge and Gadoua.
The company is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a majority share in George Weston Limited.
Traded as: TSX: WN; S&P/TSX 60 component
Industry: Food processing, Food distribution
Founded: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1882)
Founder: George Weston
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Subsidiaries: Loblaw Companies; Weston Bakeries
Website: www.weston.ca
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