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| TriWest, in conjunction with Snowcrest Packers Ltd., purchased Omstead Foods Limited and it's wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States, Omstead Foods, Inc from the H.J. Heinz Company of Canada Ltd. Subsequent to the acquisition, Omstead Foods Limited merged with Snowcrest Packers. The newly amalgamated company is continuing to operate as Omstead Foods Limited. Founded in 1911, Omstead Foods is a leading processor of frozen vegetables and fruit and coated appetizers for domestic and international customers. Founded in 1959, Snowcrest is Western Canada's largest independent processor of packaged frozen fruits and vegetables to the retail and foodservice industries. The merger of the two companies offers the combined operational synergies and a more diversified customer base. In addition, the combined Company is the only national processor of frozen fruits and vegetables in Canada. |
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| Products: | Omstead is a leading processor of frozen vegetables, fruit and coated appetizers in Canada. The Company was one of the first commercial frozen onion ring manufacturers in North America and the Omstead onion ring has a strong reputation. Snowcrest provides an extensive product array of packaged frozen fruits and vegetables. The Company also manufactures and sells fruit and vegetable purees, both natural and sweetened. Snowcrest sells product to both the retail grocery industry and foodservice distributors. |
| Facilities: | Wheatley, ON (Omstead) Abbotsford, BC (Snowcrest) Burnaby, B.C. (Snowcrest) |
| Acquired: | January 2003 |
| Website: | www.omsteadfoods.com www.snowcrest.ca |
