The majority of the cuts would be completed by the end of 2015, with the rest in 2016.

Adjusted Operating Earnings for the third quarter increased to $29.8 million compared to a loss of $19.8 million last year.

The company will require all of its protein, ingredient and packaging suppliers to become food safety certified to a Global Food Safety Initiative standard in 2017.

The company recorded sales from continuing operations of $820.8 million for the second quarter of 2015.

Adjusted Operating Earnings for the third quarter was a loss of $19.8 million, compared to a loss of $20.3 million last year.

Adjusted Operating Earnings for the second quarter was a loss of $12.1 million compared to a loss of $32.3 million last year.

Adjusted Operating Earnings for the first quarter was a loss of $29.9 million compared to a loss of $27.9 million last year.

Year-to-date Adjusted Operating Earnings were a loss of $12.3 million compared to Adjusted Operating Earnings of $172.0 million last year.

The awards recognize Canadian food and beverage companies and individuals helping to advance food safety.