Farm Boy to Buy Rideau Bakery, Keep ‘Iconic’ Brand Alive

July 16, 2019 CBC News

Grocery store chain Farm Boy says it will keep the Rideau Bakery’s products alive after reaching an agreement to purchase the Ottawa institution.

Farm Boy Among Empire’s ‘Best Performing Stores’ Months after Acquisition

March 25, 2019 Canadian Press

Empire Co. Ltd. touted its new “weapon” Farm Boy, an Ottawa-based chain it recently acquired, and forthcoming roboticized online-delivery fulfillment centre as the perfect combination to allow it to triumph in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding markets.

Empire Company completes purchase of Farm Boy – Ontario’s best-in-class food retailer

December 17, 2018 Empire Company Limited

Empire Company Limited announced that it has completed its purchase of Farm Boy, one of the most exciting, fastest growing and successful food retailers in the country. All closing conditions, including receipt of a no-action letter from the Competition Bureau, have been satisfied.