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MAPLE LEAF FOODS ANNOUNCES REFRESHED STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, APPOINTS ADAM GROGAN AND CASEY RICHARDS TO NEW EXECUTIVE ROLES

MISSISSAUGA, ON,  Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") (TSX: MFI) today announced an update to the Company's strategic focus and a realignment of its organizational structure, including several executive changes.

"For the past five years, our vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth has been our north star and raising the good in food is what gives us purpose every day," said Maple Leaf Foods CEO, Curtis Frank. "As our business shifts from an intensive phase of investing in building and commissioning new plants to realizing the benefits of our world-class network, the time is appropriate to refine the strategies that underpin our Purpose and Vision through an evolved strategic Blueprint."

 

The Company unveiled its new, evolved Blueprint, which acts as a strategic compass for the organization.

The Blueprint outlines the Company's five core strategies in its pursuit of delivering shared value for its stakeholders;

  • Lead the Way – By making better food, taking better care and nurturing a better planet
  • Build Loved Brands – By growing consumer relevance, delivering impactful innovation and leveraging our unique capabilities
  • Broaden our Impact – By extending our geographic reach, developing new channels and categories and diversifying our protein portfolio
  • Operate with Excellence – By harnessing advanced technologies, applying data science and analytics and driving cost efficiency
  • Develop Extraordinary Talent – By embedding our values-based culture, investing in future-ready leaders and inspiring enduring engagement
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Sclerotinia and Lygus in Seed Canola: Field Update with George Lubberts, CCA | Enchant, Alberta

Video: Sclerotinia and Lygus in Seed Canola: Field Update with George Lubberts, CCA | Enchant, Alberta

Join Certified Crop Advisor George Lubberts for this Prairie Certified Crop Advisor (Prairie CCA) field update from Enchant, Alberta. In this 12th video of the series, George takes us into a seed canola field where the male rows have been removed and the female plants are filling pods. This video was taken in the third week of August 2025.

George discusses the early signs of sclerotinia stem rot, explaining how infection begins in the stem, impacts pod development, and leads to premature ripening. He also shares insights on lygus bug management, including timing of spray applications to minimize feeding damage and maintain seed size and quality.

With cool, damp summer conditions, George notes that while disease pressure is present, overall field health remains good. The crop is just beginning to show early seed colour change, signaling progress toward maturity.

Topics Covered:

•Sclerotinia stem rot identification and impact

•Managing lygus bugs in seed canola

•Crop stage and seed colour change observations

•Timing insecticide sprays for optimal protection

•Insights from a CCA field perspective in southern Alberta