Saint John, NB – Cooke Aquaculture Inc. is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 20th consecutive year, earning Platinum Club status once again.

Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, sponsored by Deloitte Private, CIBC, The Globe and Mail, TMX Group, Export Development Canada and Norton Rose Fulbright is one of the country’s most prestigious business awards. It recognizes the top Canadian-owned and managed companies that clearly demonstrate leadership in strategy, innovation, culture, and financial performance.

“This incredible milestone is a testament to the passion, dedication, and integrity of our entire team,” said Glenn Cooke, CEO of Cooke Aquaculture Inc. “It’s especially meaningful this year as Cooke is marking its 40th anniversary and we are reflecting on how far our company has come. For four decades, we’ve remained committed to driving innovation, supporting our people, and delivering outstanding service to our customers. Being part of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club is an honor we’re proud to uphold.”

Cooke is one of the largest family-owned companies in Atlantic Canada with 3,000 employees that supports over 1,000 small and medium size businesses through local purchasing of goods and services.

“Best Managed is a prestigious award that recognizes the significant and ongoing contributions within Canada’s business landscape,” said Lorrie King, Partner, Deloitte Private, Global Best Managed Leader and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “Companies such as Cooke who attain this high standard of excellence demonstrate consistent adaptability, versatility, and strategic acuity. Year after year, they thrive in a competitive, rapidly changing market and should be proud of their growth.”

Cooke’s core purpose is: To cultivate the ocean with care, nourish the world, provide for our families, and build stronger communities. As Cooke celebrates this achievement, it remains focused on the future by exploring new opportunities to grow, lead, and make a positive impact across Atlantic Canada and beyond.

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About Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Canada’s Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.

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