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Competition Bureau seeks to block Nortera deal for Green Giant and Le Sieur brands
The bureau says the deal would combine Nortera with its only major national brand competitor and could raise prices for consumers.
- On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Competition Bureau filed an application with the Competition Tribunal to block Nortera Foods Inc.'s proposed acquisition of B&G Foods Canada's Green Giant and Le Sieur brands.
- The Bureau claims the deal would combine Nortera with its only major national brand competitor, warning that consolidation likely harms competition, increases prices, and reduces consumer choices.
- Already the dominant processor of Del Monte and Arctic Gardens, Nortera has served as the exclusive producer of Green Giant and Le Sieur for 30 years.
- A virtual technical briefing at 1:00 p.m. EST today will feature Acting Senior Deputy Commissioner of the Mergers and Monopolistic Practices Branch Anthony Durocher and Associate Deputy Commissioner of the Mergers Branch Ariane Jaros-Denis, who will provide remarks and answer questions.
- Pending a formal decision, the Bureau has asked the Competition Tribunal to block the transaction and prevent the companies from closing the deal until the tribunal issues a ruling.
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Competition Bureau moves to block Nortera's Green Giant, Le Sieur acquisition
The Competition Bureau Canada seeks to block Nortera’s proposed acquisition of B&G Foods Canada’s Green Giant and Le Sieur brands, as it is “likely to lead to higher prices, fewer choices and less competition in the wholesale grocery supply chain.” The Bureau has filed an application with the Competition Tribunal seeking an interim order to prevent the companies from closing the transaction until the Tribunal issues a final decision. Background …
The Competition Bureau opposes Nortera's purchase of Canadian brands of Green Giant and Sieur vegetables.
·Montreal, Canada
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