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In their own words…

I worked my way up from a line worker to a supervisor. It’s part of my job to remind my team that they have every opportunity to do the same. ”

Julie, Afternoon Supervisor at Grand River Foods.

Food processing is the second largest economic engine in Ontario…it offers stable and reliable employment. It doesn’t boom and bust.”

Craig Richardson, President of Grand River Foods

I am proud to work in an industry where I get to work with many different people who are passionate about what they do. Our work feeds the province, the country and more and more, the world.”

Jane Graham, Executive Director of the Alliance of Ontario Food Processors.

The Food and Beverage industry is so important to the continued wealth of Ontario; anything that improves this sector will help the province.”

Kim Turnbull, Chair of the Agricultural Adaptation Council

From product developers to marketers to operators of the newest and cutting edge technologies, the food and beverage processing industry has a variety of flexible and interesting careers that you might not have even known about!”

Rob Anderson, V.P. Operations, Bonduelle North America.

John Peller

President and Chief Executive Officer,
Andrew Peller Limited

Starting with an early career in law, John Peller decided to turn his attention to the industry he loves, food and beverage processing. Through a series of positions at some of the world's top food processors, John developed a unique view of the industry, from the inside. And now his vision has led Andrew Peller Limited to not only be a successfully business, but a place where people enjoy their work.

A snapshot of Andrew Peller Limited:

  • Andrew Peller Limited employs over 1200 people in their seven wineries.
  • The company produces wine and beer product under brands including Peller Estates, Trius, Hillebrand, Thirty Bench, Croc Crossing, XOXO, Sandhill, Copper Moon, Calona Vineyards Artist Series, Red Rooster, Hochtaler, Domaine D'Or, Schloss Laderheim, Royal and Sommet.
  • The company produces and markets consumer-made wine kit products through Winexpert and Vineco International Products.
  • In addition to being available across the province through the LCBO the Company owns and operates Vineyards Estate Wines and WineCountry Vintners, independent wine retailers in Ontario with more than 100 well positioned retail locations and is exports its product around the world.