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MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 15,
2021 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (the
"Company") (TSX: MFI) today announced the appointment of
Tom Hayes to the Company's Board of
Directors.
"We are very pleased to welcome Tom to Maple Leaf Foods' Board,"
said Geoff Beattie, Chair of the
Board. "His deep experience as a recognized innovator in the
food industry will make him a valuable addition to our Board."
"As Maple Leaf Foods continues its journey to becoming the most
sustainable protein company on earth, we are extremely proud to
have Tom join us as our newest Director," added Michael McCain, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Maple Leaf Foods. "Tom's vision and passion for
sustainability, together with his exemplary track record of
leadership and building value, make him a perfect fit for our
Board."
Mr. Hayes is currently President and CEO of Ocean Spray, the
world's leading producer of cranberry juices, juice drinks and
dried cranberries, and oversees a global organization of more than
700 grower owners and 2,000 employees. Prior to joining
Ocean Spray, Mr. Hayes was president and CEO of Tyson Foods and
held significant leadership roles at Sara Lee, US Foods, ConAgra
and Kraft.
With the appointment of Mr. Hayes to the Company's Board, the
size of the Board has been increased to ten directors, eight of
whom are independent. For Mr. Hayes' full biography and
further information on Maple Leaf Foods Board, please
visit www.mapleleaffoods.com.
About Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple
Leaf Foods") is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the
most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing
food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Maple
Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®,
Schneiders® Country Naturals®, Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®,
Lightlife®, Field Roast™ and Swift®. Maple Leaf Foods employs
approximately 13,500 people and does business in Canada, the U.S. and Asia. The company is headquartered in
Mississauga, Ontario, and its
shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFI).
Website: www.MapleLeafFoods.com
Twitter: @MapleLeafFoods
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