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Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Warburtons puts $650K into new Cereals Canada HQ
The United Kingdom's largest bakery brand has contributed $650,000 to a Cereals Canada facility that will be built in Winnipeg's Exchange District. Warburtons announced on Thursday its contribution to the capital campaign for the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange. Referred to as 'Gate' for short, the facility will help grain producers and processors bolster their international profiles and find new trading partners in response to U.S. tariffs and protectionism. The U.K. brand sources 'significant volumes' of Canadian wheat from Western Canada and has been working with Canadian farmers and Cereals Canada for many years, campaign chair JoAnne Buth said in a news release. MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS FILES Various cereal grains on display at the Cereals Canada lab. United Kingdom bakery brand Warburtons has contributed $650,000 to a new Cereals Canada facility planned for Winnipeg's Exchange District. Warburtons employees utilize Cereals Canada's pilot bakery, mill and lab to test and analyze Canadian wheat before it goes to the U.K. for production. To date, the Gate capital campaign has raised $32 million toward its goal of approximately $100 million. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. The campaign is targeting contributions from industry groups, agribusinesses and individuals, and support from the three levels of government. — Free Press staff Aaron EppReporter Aaron Epp reports on business for the Free Press. After freelancing for the paper for a decade, he joined the staff full-time in 2024. He was previously the associate editor at Canadian Mennonite. Read more about Aaron. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Warburtons Contributes $650,000 to Gate Project
WINNIPEG, MB, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - The Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) Capital Campaign today announced that it has received $650,000 in funding from Warburtons, the largest bakery brand in the United Kingdom. "This contribution represents a close, long-standing relationship between Cereals Canada and Warburtons," said JoAnne Buth, Gate Capital Campaign Chair. "We are thrilled to make this announcement alongside Warburtons, and we are grateful for their support." Located in downtown Winnipeg, Gate will provide the tools necessary to allow Cereals Canada to maintain the globally recognized, best-in-class expertise needed to support today's global markets, providing customers like Warburtons with value-added technical knowledge and expertise, and maintaining Canada's leadership as a trusted and innovative supplier of high-quality wheat. "Cereals Canada and Warburtons share a deep commitment to quality and innovation," said Buth. "Warburtons sources significant volumes of Canadian wheat from Western Canada and has been working with Canadian farmers and the Cereals Canada team for many years." The Cereals Canada facility has long been a "home away from home" for the Warburtons team who utilize the pilot bakery, mill, and analytical lab to test and analyze Canadian wheat before it goes to the UK for production. In 2016, Warburtons partnered with Cereals Canada for a multi-year pulse research project to produce healthier baked goods, demonstrating a further commitment to diversification and innovation. "Warburtons has proudly partnered with Canadian farmers and the agriculture industry for over 30 years to source the highest quality wheat through our Identity Preserved Program," said Adam Dyck, Warburtons Canadian Program Manager. "For the past 15 years, Cereals Canada has played a vital role in supporting our commitment to quality and innovation. Our contribution to the Gate project reflects the value we place on Canadian agriculture and our strong belief in innovation, collaboration, and long-term relationships. This facility will help ensure that Cereals Canada remains a global leader, and we're honoured to support that vision." To date, the Gate Capital Campaign has raised $32,150,000 towards its goal of approximately $100 million. The campaign is targeting contributions from industry groups, agribusinesses and individuals, and support from the three levels of government. To learn more, please visit: VIDEO: JoAnne Buth, Gate Capital Campaign Chair, announces Warburtons' contribution to Gate VIDEO: Brett Warburton, Executive Director, Warburtons, makes statement on funding announcement About Cereals Canada Cereals Canada is the national, not-for-profit, industry association representing the Canadian cereal grains value chain. We value relationships and work with government and stakeholders to provide timely, expert technical information and deliver best-in-class customer experience. We are dedicated to supporting the Canadian cereals value chain including farmers, exporters, developers, processors, and our customers around the world with a focus on trade, science, and sustainability. For over 50 years, Cereals Canada has worked to advance the Canadian cereals industry by promoting the use of Canadian cereals in the global marketplace, providing market support and programming, and monitoring market access issues. To meet the needs of our unique organization well into the future, Cereals Canada has announced its bold vision for Gate: Global Agriculture Technology Exchange. About Warburtons First established by Thomas and Ellen Warburton back in 1876, Warburtons has been passed down through five generations of family bakers and proudly remains a private family-owned and run business. The fifth generation of Warburtons— Jonathan, Ross, and Brett—have actively managed the company since 1991. Based in Bolton, Lancashire, the company employs nearly 5,000 employees across the UK and produces over 2 million bakery products each day.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Warburtons Contributes $650,000 to Gate Project
WINNIPEG, MB, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - The Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) Capital Campaign today announced that it has received $650,000 in funding from Warburtons, the largest bakery brand in the United Kingdom. "This contribution represents a close, long-standing relationship between Cereals Canada and Warburtons," said JoAnne Buth, Gate Capital Campaign Chair. "We are thrilled to make this announcement alongside Warburtons, and we are grateful for their support." Located in downtown Winnipeg, Gate will provide the tools necessary to allow Cereals Canada to maintain the globally recognized, best-in-class expertise needed to support today's global markets, providing customers like Warburtons with value-added technical knowledge and expertise, and maintaining Canada's leadership as a trusted and innovative supplier of high-quality wheat. "Cereals Canada and Warburtons share a deep commitment to quality and innovation," said Buth. "Warburtons sources significant volumes of Canadian wheat from Western Canada and has been working with Canadian farmers and the Cereals Canada team for many years." The Cereals Canada facility has long been a "home away from home" for the Warburtons team who utilize the pilot bakery, mill, and analytical lab to test and analyze Canadian wheat before it goes to the UK for production. In 2016, Warburtons partnered with Cereals Canada for a multi-year pulse research project to produce healthier baked goods, demonstrating a further commitment to diversification and innovation. "Warburtons has proudly partnered with Canadian farmers and the agriculture industry for over 30 years to source the highest quality wheat through our Identity Preserved Program," said Adam Dyck, Warburtons Canadian Program Manager. "For the past 15 years, Cereals Canada has played a vital role in supporting our commitment to quality and innovation. Our contribution to the Gate project reflects the value we place on Canadian agriculture and our strong belief in innovation, collaboration, and long-term relationships. This facility will help ensure that Cereals Canada remains a global leader, and we're honoured to support that vision." To date, the Gate Capital Campaign has raised $32,150,000 towards its goal of approximately $100 million. The campaign is targeting contributions from industry groups, agribusinesses and individuals, and support from the three levels of government. To learn more, please visit: VIDEO: Buth, Gate Capital Campaign Chair, announces Warburtons' contribution to Gate VIDEO: Warburton, Executive Director, Warburtons, makes statement on funding announcement About Cereals Canada Cereals Canada is the national, not-for-profit, industry association representing the Canadian cereal grains value chain. We value relationships and work with government and stakeholders to provide timely, expert technical information and deliver best-in-class customer experience. We are dedicated to supporting the Canadian cereals value chain including farmers, exporters, developers, processors, and our customers around the world with a focus on trade, science, and sustainability. For over 50 years, Cereals Canada has worked to advance the Canadian cereals industry by promoting the use of Canadian cereals in the global marketplace, providing market support and programming, and monitoring market access issues. To meet the needs of our unique organization well into the future, Cereals Canada has announced its bold vision for Gate: Global Agriculture Technology Exchange. About WarburtonsFirst established by Thomas and Ellen Warburton back in 1876, Warburtons has been passed down through five generations of family bakers and proudly remains a private family-owned and run business. The fifth generation of Warburtons— Jonathan, Ross, and Brett—have actively managed the company since 1991. Based in Bolton, Lancashire, the company employs nearly 5,000 employees across the UK and produces over 2 million bakery products each day. SOURCE Cereals Canada View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
