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Mission Statement:
History: Hawkins Cheezies® is synonymous with wholesome goodness. Natural ingredients and real aged cheddar cheese were the impetus in the development of this purely Canadian icon. W.T. Hawkins Ltd. was founded in small town Ontario from a revolutionary idea first created in the United States. The Hawkins success of today is a natural reflection of this family-based business' past.
Hawkins and Marker decided to head north with their product and soon a Canadian tradition was born. Initially located in Tweed, Ontario - a strategic choice to take advantage of the rail lines between Toronto and Montreal - production of the Cheezie grew along with the public's appetite for this unique snack food. Almost a decade of growth occurred before tragedy struck. A fire leveled the factory in 1956 and a move to the present-day location in Belleville was quickly made. Now in its 52nd year, W.T. Hawkins Ltd. is running strong and is still under the watchful eyes of the progeny of W.T Hawkins and the two people who had a huge influence in the company's success from the early years - Jim Marker and Shirley Woodcox. |