Farmers sometimes opt for grain payment deferrals because of the tax savings, but the Canadian Grain Commission says producers could be left without coverage if a company goes out of business. | Paul Yanko photo

Producers urged to ensure grain deliveries are protected

Canadian Grain Commission says it watches at-risk companies, but acknowledges that changes in a firm’s situation can happen quickly

REGINA — Farmers have until Jan. 27 to file claims with the Canadian Grain Commission against Purely Canada Foods. Jon Friesen, the commission’s chief operating officer, said the cluster of companies that have fallen into financial difficulty in the last year is unusual. Purely Canada is the only ongoing claim assessment situation. The company’s licences […] Read more

GFI has headquarters in Toronto and has several facilities in Saskatchewan, including elevators in Zealandia and Lajord. | Screencap via Youtube.com/ Global Food and Ingredients Inc.

Grain commission revokes GFI licenses

Global Foods and Ingredients shut down operations May 7

UPDATED – to include new information from the Canadian Grain Commision – May 16, 2024 – 1305 CST WINNIPEG — The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked six licenses for Global Food and Ingredients, a plant-based and plant protein company with facilities in Saskatchewan. The CGC pulled the licenses as of May 16. “We’ve revoked Global […] Read more