George Weston was a prominent Canadian businessman, best known for founding the George Weston Limited company in 1882. This company has grown to become one of Canada's largest food processing and distribution firms, focusing on baked goods, grocery products, and other food items. In addition to his work with George Weston Limited, he played a significant role in the development of the Loblaw Companies Limited, a major grocery retailer in Canada. His contributions to the food industry have had a lasting impact on the Canadian market and continue to influence the way food is produced and distributed today.