| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Ben Shichman |
Chief Technology Officer | Profile |
Founded in 2015 in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, GoodLeaf Farms uses innovative vertical farming technology to produce ultra-fresh leafy greens all year long, in a clean and safe environment. We`ve recently expanded and are operating a state of the art, highly automated vertical farm in Guelph, Ontario.
We began with a vision for a plant-based food that would have all the qualities we relish in the best artisan dairy cheeses. We believe the best part of eating is the togetherness of a shared meal, and we wanted to create products that everyone can enjoy, whether eating a dairy-free diet or just curious about a healthier lifestyle. We assembled a team that figured out how to use traditional cheese-making techniques but using nut milk instead of milk from an animal. Through this process, we were able to create a line of revolutionary products that you can feel good about eating. Once we unlocked the secret to making nut milks behaving like cow’s milk, the options were endless. Today, we offer a variety of delicious products including artisan delicacies, nut milk yogurts, and pastas.
Clean-label, organic, plant-based foods and beverages to support families on the nutritional journey from infancy to adulthood.
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.
Butterball Farms, Inc. is the world`s leader in producing specialty butter for the foodservice market. Recently Butterball Farms, Inc. has moved into producing compound butter for the packaged good industry, our products can already be found in a number of consumer packages sold at retail. We have found that butter is an excellent base for bringing flavor to our customers vegetables, meats, potatoes, and other meal offerings. We bring a highly experienced and responsive team to this market and an ability to execute projects and scale them.