George Weston profit rises

George Weston Ltd. produced $133 million of net income available to shareholders in the second quarter as sales by the grocery and bakery company increased by 2.1 per cent. The profit amounted to $1.04 per share, or $1.56 per share after adjustments, with $11.1 billion of sales. In last year’s second quarter, its net income was $41 million (31 cents) and its adjusted earnings were $1.32 per share.