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Grand openings for new UFA Cooperative locations in Yorkton and Weyburn

Grand openings for new UFA Cooperative locations in Yorkton and Weyburn

Jul 5, 2023 | 3:58pm
The UFA Cooperative is expanding to east-central and southeast Saskatchewan. A grand opening was being held today (Wed) at the Yorkton location on 309 Fitchner Road, and a second grand opening will be held tomorrow (Thurs) at the Weyburn location on 2 Cossette Lane. President and CEO of UFA Cooperative Scott Bolton says they see […]
Report: Bunge Ltd. and Viterra close to finalizing merger

Report: Bunge Ltd. and Viterra close to finalizing merger

Jun 8, 2023 | 2:38pm
The Reuters News Agency is reporting that a potential merger between Bunge Limited and Viterra is imminent. Sources told Reuters that Viterra’s shareholders, which include Glencore, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and British Columbia Investment Management Corp., may sign off on the deal as soon as this weekend, and an announcement might be made next […]
Report: Two pension funds support possible merger between Viterra and Bunge Ltd.

Report: Two pension funds support possible merger between Viterra and Bunge Ltd.

May 31, 2023 | 11:51am
A proposed merger between Glencore’s Viterra and Bunge Ltd. has the support of two of Canada’s largest pension funds, according to a person close to the matter. The source, according to Bloomberg News, noted that the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the British Columbia Investment Management Corp. are willing to swap their combined 49.98 […]