Cavendish Farms

• Two Canadian food companies sued in U.S. over ‘potato cartel’ allegations

  Two proposed class-action lawsuits in the U.S. allege that four companies conspired to fix prices on frozen potato products over the past three years.

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• Cavendish Farms opens new frozen potato plant in Lethbridge

  The potato products grown and manufactured in the Lethbridge and surrounding area will then be shipped internationally.

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  Oct 3, 2019
  
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• Alberta Labour confirms Lethbridge workplace death was a medical event

  Alberta Labour confirmed to Global News that Occupational Health and Safety’s investigation into a workplace death in Lethbridge was deemed a medical event. Matt Battochio reports.

  Jan 17, 2019
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• Province investigating workplace death in Lethbridge

  Trent Bancarz, a spokesperson for the ministry, told Global News the incident occurred around 8 a.m. at the construction site for Cavendish Farm's new potato processing plant in the city's north end.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2019
• Fire at Cavendish Farms deemed accidental

  Lethbridge fire investigators went back to the scene on Monday and determined the fire started in one of the French-fry coating ovens.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2018
• Investigation underway following fire at Cavendish Farms in Lethbridge

  Crews were called to the scene at around 6:15 p.m. on Friday after the facility’s fire alarms went off.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2018
• P.E.I. potato shortage blamed as Cavendish Farms closes packaging plant

  Cavendish Farms says the closure by the end of the year will affect 40 employees but some seasonal workers will be hired when the facility switches to a storage role.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2018
• Investors, businesses continue to eye southern Alberta cities

  As the more oil-dependent areas of the province continue to rebound from the recession, southern Alberta is seeing a lot of growth, including Lethbridge.

  Economy

  Apr 18, 2018
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• Alberta Budget 2017: What’s in it for Calgary and Lethbridge?

  Finance Minister Joe Ceci tabled the 2017 Alberta Budget Thursday afternoon, which comes with a $10.3B deficit. So what's in it for Calgary and Lethbridge? Here's a snapshot.

  Economy

  Mar 16, 2017
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• Cavendish Farms announces huge expansion in Lethbridge

  At a cost of $350 million, the new frozen potato processing plant will be the largest development ever made in the city.

  Economy

  Dec 12, 2016