George Weston (OTCMKTS:WNGRF) is a Canada-based holding company with diversified interests in food processing, distribution, retail, and real estate. Established in 1882 by George Weston in Toronto, the company has grown from a local bakery into one of North America’s largest food businesses. Through its principal subsidiaries, George Weston maintains a leading position in the grocery and food production sectors, offering a broad range of products and services to consumers, businesses, and wholesale customers.
George Weston operates primarily through two core segments: Loblaw Companies Limited and Weston Foods. Loblaw, Canada’s largest food retailer, runs an extensive network of supermarkets, drugstores, and wholesale cash-and-carry outlets under banners such as Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Joe Fresh. Weston Foods is a major North American bakery company that produces and distributes fresh and frozen baked goods, including bread, buns, cakes, and pastries, serving retail grocers, foodservice operators, and quick-service restaurants across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The company also holds a significant interest in Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, which manages a diversified portfolio of commercial properties, primarily serving Loblaw and other retail tenants.
Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, George Weston has built an integrated supply chain that spans procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and retail operations. Its geographic footprint extends beyond Canada into key markets in the United States and the United Kingdom, leveraging economies of scale and a strong network of distribution centers. The company’s long-standing focus on operational excellence, product innovation, private-label development, and customer engagement underpins its market-leading positions.
Controlled by the Weston family since its inception, George Weston is guided by a board of directors chaired by Executive Chair Galen G. Weston, with day-to-day operations overseen by a senior management team. The company continues to pursue strategic growth through organic expansion, acquisitions, and investments in digital capabilities and sustainability initiatives, aiming to meet evolving consumer needs while maintaining its heritage of quality and community involvement.
