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SASKATOON — Canadian pea growers have a major new market for their crop. Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) began commissioning its pea protein isolate production facility in Yorkton, Sask., earlier this month. “Global demand for pea proteins continues to grow, for its non-allergen and non-GMO status, as well as its versatility across many food applications,” said […] Read more
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Louis Dreyfus plant provides new delivery option for peas
The Saskatchewan plant will primarily service the North American market, but products will also be exported globally
United Farmers of Alberta’s $48.2 million bid for AgraCity awaits court approval
The purchase was waiting for court approval, which was expected late this week or early next week
UFA is the successful bidder for the AgraCity assets subject to approval from the Court of King’s Bench.
Aging bridge threatens Vancouver port’s efficiency gains
The Second Narrows rail bridge in Vancouver, the only way for trains to access the port’s North Shore grain, potash and coal terminals, was broken for several days in late February, locked in its down position.
Pay more attention to South American corn
Brazil’s massive soybean crop may be grabbing the headlines, but there should be more attention on the difficulties with the country’s corn crop, said analyst Michael Cordonnier of Soybean and Corn Advisor Inc.
Pulse sales to Middle East markets are ‘frozen’
Pulse shipments to the Middle East are frozen. It is a market that purchased $769 million of Canadian pulses in 2025.
Pulse weekly: Canadian pea exports up in January, lentils lag
Canadian pea exports picked up in January, while lentil movement dipped compared to the previous month, according to the latest Statistics Canada trade data.
Has Richardson rejoined the canola council?
An official from Richardson International is listed as one of three new directors for 2026-27
The Canola Council of Canada has appointed a Richardson International official to its board.
Strong 2025 could mean complications for Canadian grain sector in 2026 says analyst
Carryover supply of many crops in Canada could complicate the market in 2026
Egyptian wheat imports to be firm as domestic output increases
As Egyptian wheat imports in 2026/27 are expected to remain relatively steady from the previous marketing year, the country’s wheat production is projected to bump up, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Cairo reported on March 12.
Canola, U.S. soybean crushes expanding
In calendar year 2025, the canola crushes in Canada and the United States remained above their respective five-year averages, Statistics Canada reported on March 13. While the U.S. soybean crush continued to expand, StatCan didn’t include any soybean crush data for 2025 due to confidentiality requirements under the Statistics Act.
