Alberta's Agricultural Processing Industry Directory

2008·7.1 MB·English

by  Alberta. Alberta Agriculture

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FOREWORD
The Business Expansion and Commercialization Division of Alberta Agriculture and Food presents Alberta's Agricultural
Processing Industry Directory as a reference for use by the business community, government agencies and other interested
parties. It serves to update users with current company information including contact personnel, products and brand
names.
The directory has been divided into four sections.
1. Alberta's Agricultural Processing Industry
Includes a summary of key contacts and services available to the agri-processing industry from Alberta Agriculture and
Food and other partners and an overview of the value of the agricultural processing industry in Alberta, including
statistical tables and charts.
2. Alphabetical Product Index
Companies are listed according to broad product categories. Page numbers are provided for easy access to the
complete company information.
3. Alphabetical Listing of Alberta's Agricultural Processing Companies
Firms are listed in alphabetical order. Complete company information is provided including address, telephone, fax,
email, web site, management contacts, export contacts, products and brands.
4. Alphabetical Listing of Industry Organizations
Complete information is provided for key industry organizations including address, telephone, fax, email, web site, and
contacts.
5. Index by Location
Firms are listed by their location. An Alberta map has been included for reference purposes.
Considerable effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the company listings and information shown and we regret
any errors or omissions. The directory was prepared by the collation of information made available to Alberta Agriculture
and Food and neither the Department nor any of its employees assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy,
completeness or usefulness of the information. The listing of any company or product in this guide does not reflect an
endorsement of the company or product by Alberta Agriculture and Food.
We ask your assistance in keeping this directory current. As changes occur in the information presented for any company
or organization listed, or if you are an Alberta processor and wish to be included in the next edition, please contact:
DirectoryDatabase £t Website Editor: Joan Bates, Red Deer, 403-340-7625
Business Expansion & Commercialization Division
Alberta Agriculture and Food
304, 7000 - 113 St.
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Explanation of Codes
(A) 1to25 (B) 26 to 100 (C) over 100 (EX) Firm exports product(s) * Kosher product(s) or
employees employees employees outside of Canada Kosher versions available
For more information on Kosher authenticity please contact:
• Gabe Brojges, Kashruth Co-ordinator-Western Kashruth Council (Vaad Fla'ir) of Winnipeg, 204-487-9571
• Kashruth Co-ordinator, Calgary Jewish Community Council, 403-253-8600.
INTERNET: Directory available online at www.agric.gov.ab.ca/fooddirectory

Contents
Alberta's Agricultural Processing Industry
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Business Expansion & Commercialization Division
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Key Services forAgri-Processors
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Agri-Processing Industry Statistics 4
Product Index 5
Agricultural Processing Companies 25
Industry Organizations 89
Index by Location 95

Alberta's Agricultural
Processing Industry
&
Business Expansion Commercialization
...Your connection to resources for business growth!
Alberta Agriculture and Food, Business Expansion & Processed Foods Branch
Commercialization Division supports the sustainable growth
304, 7000 - 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6
and diversification of Alberta's agri-processing industry. The Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] (Toll-free 310-0000)
Division works with existing businesses to expand their The Branch provides assistance to processors of: bakery
businesses, commercialize new ideas, and attract new products; beverages (alcoholic b non-alcoholic);
investment to Alberta. Development Officers can provide confectionery; dairy products; feeds & other feedstuffs; fruit &
technical expertise, market information, business development fruit products; grains & cereal products; herbs, spices &
advice, business finance, industry best practices, and the seasonings; oilseeds & edible oil products; pasta & pasta
identification of expansion or investment opportunities.
products; processed forages; snack foods; special crops;
Information and services related to feasibility studies, joint specialty foods; sugar, honey & sweeteners; and vegetables.
venture/alliance partners, sources of capital, site location Support for primary and secondary value-added processing of
assistance and infrastructure development can be provided to
functional food, natural health products and ingredients is also
facilitate business growth. Critical issues that constrain
provided.
growth and impact investment decisions such as access to
labour are identified and solutions are sought. Key Services for Agri-Processors
Business Commercialization Branch Alberta Agriculture and Food
Agri-Food Business Centre, 6547 Sparrow Drive, Leduc, Services for Agri Processors:
Alberta T9E 7C7
www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app68/agriprocessors
Phone:[phone] Fax; 780-980-4237 (Toll-free 310-0000)
This directory provides Alberta's agricultural processors with a
The Branch provides advice and coaching to help clients with comprehensive database offood distribution channels and
critical financial activities and practices; supports industry other service providers. Each listing provides detailed contact
client in important business practices related to the field of information and available services.
labour and human resources; and provides the advice needed
to benefit from lean manufacturing. The Branch also provides New Ventures Specialist, Alberta Ag-Info Centre,
technical and business development advice to companies Toll Free: 1-866-882-7677
working within the Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator. Support provided for New Ventures involved in agricultural
related industries including food and non-food processing,
Livestock Products Branch farm direct sales, meat processing, ag-tourism, and organics.
301, 4920 - 51 Street, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6K8 General advice and coaching provided in areas such as self-
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] (Toll-free 310-0000) assessment, marketing, business planning, financing,
The Branch provides support to livestock producers in value regulations, pricing, and cost of production. Follow-up support
chains to expand livestock production to supply slaughter and connection to Alberta Agriculture and Food and other
capacity, identify new markets including diversified livestock industry expertise provided.
and add value to primary production. Development Officers
assist processors of meat products and other products derived
from livestock including eggs, pet food and non-food products.
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Agri-Business Strategies Branch Food Science and Technology Centre
Agri-FoodBusiness Centre, 6547SparrowDrive, Leduc, Crop Diversification Centre South, SS #4, Brooks, Alberta
Alberta T9E7C7 Phone: [phone] TIB 1E6 Phone: [phone]
The Marketing Unit supports and advises clients in developing Staff at this facility conduct applied research in post-harvest
marketing strategies and tactics for retail markets, foodservice handling, storage and value-added processing of horticultural
markets and non-traditional markets. New Venture Business and special crops and also provide technical leadership to
Coaches work with clients on business plan requirements, ensure that Alberta companies have the specialized
assessing target markets and identifying entry points for new knowledge and capabilities to compete globally.
products. The Value Chain Initiative Specialists work with
Sensory Evaluation Centres
clients to evaluate the value chain approach and identify
FoodProcessing Development Centre, 6309 - 45Street,
opportunities to deliver value to the consumer and the
Leduc, Alberta T9E7C5 Phone: [phone]
customer.
ConsumerProduct Testing Centre, 106, 10030- 107Street,
Bio-Industrial Technologies Branch Edmonton, Alberta T5J3E4 Phone: [phone]
Agri-FoodDiscoveryPlace, Bldg F-83, 6004- 118Street, The Centre provides comprehensive sensory evaluation
Edmonton, Alberta T6H2V8 Phone: [phone] services, which include both consumer acceptability and
This branch operates a facility equipped with a product trained panel testing. Through the use oftrained panels,
development laboratory, physical properties testing laboratory researchers and industry assess the effect of ingredients and
and pilot plant where a staff of engineers and technologists processes on their product initially and over time by
conduct research and development projects aimed at solving measuring human responses that cannot be predicted by
problems encountered by agricultural value-added processing. chemical or instrumental measures. Consumer panels are also
used to measure product acceptability and can provide
Bio-Industrial Development Branch
information about specific product attributes such as flavour,
304, 7000- 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6H5T6
appearance, texture and packaging.
Phone: [phone]
The branch assists agri-processors in emerging agricultural Alberta international. Intergovernmental
sectors of bio-fuels, fibre and bio-plastic monomers, bio-
and Aboriginal Relations, Agriculture and
lubricants, and cosmetic and personal care ingredients.
Food Branch
Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator
301, 7000 - 113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6
4301 - 65Avenue, Leduc, Alberta TOE8T2
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
The Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator (APBI) is a The Agriculture and Food Branch is a primary point of contact
for agri-processors that are ready and capable of pursuing
newly opened 75,000 sq ft CFIA registered facility offering
export markets. With a focus on the international markets of
privately accessed, fully serviced food processing suites of
the United States, Mexico, Asia and Europe, the Branch
varying size, design and leasing costs. It is complemented
provides market intelligence and consultation on a specific
with shared shipping and receiving bays and cold storage. The
country or product; assistance with export questions, issues
APBI is dedicated to assisting food processors in the scale up
and commercialization of new products and technologies so or challenges; market access information; contacts for a
they can eventually establish their own facilities. Early stage particular market or specialized service; and networking
opportunities for Alberta industry and international contacts.
business entrepreneurs and the more established food
organizations will find the Incubator and its campus of
services a unique avenue for developing and processing an
array of food products for the value-added market.
Food Processing Development Centre
6309 - 45Street, Leduc, Alberta T9E7C5
Phone: [phone]
A modern, fully equipped pilot plant and product development
laboratory facility staffed with experienced food scientists,
engineers and technologists. Centre services are designed to
strengthen and expand the capability of Alberta's food
processors to meet the challenges of the marketplace through
application of new technology and the development of new or
improved products and processes.
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