Cavendish Farms Acquires Frozen Potato Plant in Western Canada
Canada-based Cavendish Farms purchased the assets of Maple Leaf Potatoes, the frozen potato business of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., including a 142,000 square-foot processing facility in Lethbridge, Alberta. The transaction is expected to close by year-end 2012.
"Cavendish Farms is focused on growth opportunities that are a good fit for our existing business. This announcement will result in a more competitive Cavendish with stronger capabilities to service our customers from coast to coast in North America. It enhances our national distribution network in the foodservice and retail sectors in Canada, and builds on our strong position in the United States," says Robert Irving, president of Cavendish Farms and co-CEO of J.D. Irving Ltd., Cavendish Farms’ parent company.