Five winners will receive $5,000 in grant money in October 2024, as well educational opportunities through WIT, including a custom virtual mentorship program, a four-week entrepreneurial/leadership course, and one year access to the WIT Community, a membership-based entrepreneurial organization, bringing the total value of each prize package to $7,000.
Lino A. Saputo, chair of the board, president, and CEO, will transition to executive chair of the board. The transition will take effect on Aug. 9, the date of the company’s annual general meeting.
Lino A. Saputo is being recognized for his contributions to Canadian business as a dedicated corporate leader and his philanthropic ventures supporting charitable organizations.
December 28, 2023
Since its creation in 1967, the Order of Canada honors Canadians who make extraordinary contributions to the nation.
Through the program's vision grants – a combination of cash prizes, mentorship, and educational programming - Frigo Cheese Heads will help grant recipients amplify their creative passions.
October 11, 2023
Now in its 10th year, the "Build a Bright Future" program encourages and cultivates creativity in tweens and teens by supporting their talents and big dreams.
The transaction is expected to close in 2023's second half.
April 3, 2023
In line with Saputo's Company’s Global Strategic Plan, this intended divestiture will enable Saputo to further streamline its operating model, adjust its manufacturing network to strengthen market competitiveness, and allow it to reinvest in areas of the business that will result in more value creation opportunities.