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Heinz finalizes deal for Leamington plant

May 21, 2014  By The Canadian Press


May 21, 2014, Leamington, Ont. – Food giant Heinz says a deal to prevent
closing a food processing plant that’s a key part of the town’s economy
is now complete, saving at least 250 jobs.

May 21, 2014, Leamington, Ont. – Food giant Heinz says a deal to prevent closing a food processing plant that’s a key part of the town’s economy is now complete, saving at least 250 jobs.

The H.J. Heinz Co. said Wednesday that Highbury Canco will take over operating the 105-year-old plant here in Leamington on June 27.

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“We are pleased that Canco will manufacture some of Canada’s favourite products, including Heinz Tomato Juice, Heinz Beans, and Heinz canned pastas in the years to come,” Michael Mullen, senior vice-president of corporate and government affairs at H. J. Heinz Company, said in a statement.

Heinz’s planned closure of the plant would have put close to 800 full-time employees out of work and affected employment for about 500 seasonal workers.

EMPLOYMENT LEVEL PLANS

Highbury Canco has said it would hire about 250 people, plus additional seasonal workers if the deal went through.

“Now that the deal has concluded, the Highbury Canco Corporation is fully focused on establishing a strong production base in Leamington for Heinz and further strengthening our own brand,” said Pradeep Sood, director of Highbury Canco.


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