Talks underway to sell Simcoe tobacco plant

(Canoe.ca) ... "Simcoe Leaf has been buying and processing tobacco leaf in Canada for over 50 years and regrets the announcement of this decision," plant manager Ken Loncke said in a statement. "It is currently in negotiations to sell its facility."
In recent years, Simcoe Leaf has been a major processor of tobacco for Grand River Enterprises. GRE president Steve Williams did not respond to a phone inquiry this week. As well, Universal Tobacco spokesperson Jennifer Rowe would not comment on the status of the GRE negotiations. Continued