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2018 | Jefo Recognized Among Canada's Best Managed Companies for Third Consecutive Year
On March 8, 2018, Jefo, a global leader in high-performance non-medicated nutritional solutions for animals, received the Canada’s Best Managed Companies award for the third year in a row. This prestigious designation highlights Jefo's commitment to excellence in management and innovation.
About the Best Managed Companies Program
Established in 1993, Canada's Best Managed Companies program recognizes Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $15 million that demonstrate excellence in strategy, capability, and commitment to sustainable growth. The awards are granted on four levels:
- New Winner: First-time recipients.
- Winner: Companies that have re-applied and successfully retained their designation for two additional years.
- Gold Standard: After three consecutive years of maintaining their status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years.
- Platinum Club: Winners that have maintained their status for seven years or more.
Jefo's third consecutive win positions it for Gold Standard recognition in the following year.
Jefo's Growth and Innovation
- Founded: 1982 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec.
- Global Reach: Products sold in approximately 60 countries.
- Employees: Over 250 professionals worldwide.
- Recent Investment: In 2017, Jefo opened the Jefo Campus, a $15 million investment serving as the company's new headquarters and a center for knowledge exchange.Jefo
Under the visionary leadership of President and Founder Jean Fontaine, Jefo has transformed from a small distribution office into a multinational corporation. In just five years, the company doubled its revenues and aims to reach $1 billion CAD by 2025, continuing to invest heavily in innovation and development.
Leadership Insights
“Things move very quickly at Jefo. Becoming a major global player in a fast-changing industry is the result of solid management associated with talented professionals. The Canada’s Best Managed Companies award is a great achievement, and I am very proud of our team,” Jean Fontaine, President and Founder of Jefo.
“It is much more than just financial performance, The ingredients to success also include overall business performance and sustained growth. It takes dedication and commitment from the entire organization.” added Peter Brown, Deloitte and Co-Leader of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program.
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POULTRYGROW 250™
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Enzynat GROW 125™
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JEFO DAIRY FAT 99%™
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PREMIX M
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FORMULA-HP™
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Jefo ZINCO-PLUS S™
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Multinat P-GROW 125™
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JEFO RUMEN C-500™
Vitamin C supplement for ruminants
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