MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Ag-West Bio is Saskatchewan’s bioscience industry association and bioeconomy catalyst, helping move research to market and grow biobusiness in the province in areas including biotechnology, bioproducts and biofuels, environment, health and nutrition.
We provide Alberta’s agricultural producers, agribusinesses and rural commercial small businesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance, supporting and advancing industry development.
Alan is a key player in Alberta’s agricultural community, most recently with the Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund (ACIDF), which focused on supporting crop-sector research, development and product development growth with farmers and companies.
Supporting the long-term success of canola farmers in Alberta through research, extension, consumer engagement and advocacy for canola farmers.
AFPA is a non-profit organization representing Alberta’s food and beverage sector and service providers since 1974, working to grow the sector through advocacy, delivery of quality training and education and member and industry engagement opportunities.
The Alberta Hemp Alliance will advocate, PROMOTE, FACILITATE, AND EDUCATE, for the hemp industry through the collaboration of all stakeholders including, government, growers, processors, and manufacturers.
Alberta Hemp Works serves as a hub for hemp growers, processors and manufacturers. Along with processing hemp fibre, Hemp Works provides affordable lease space and business development services to hemp startups.
Owned by all First Nation communities in Alberta, A.I.I.C. provides First Nation-owned businesses with loans and equity financing. AIIC is instrumental in supporting First Nations’ economic development throughout the province.
Alberta Innovates solves some of the biggest industry challenges in our province and supports the growth of business while stimulating the start-up community to build new technology and drive new ideas. We want to build a bright future for all Albertans
This rail storage and mobile repair service operation offers 16 storage yard tracks and five operating tracks, providing rail services to industry needing access to the world market.
Alberta Pulse Growers represents 6,500 growers of field pea, dry bean, lentil, chickpea, faba bean and soybean in Alberta. We work to have Alberta pulses recognized by consumers as environmentally friendly, healthy, nutritious, and recognized by all producers as being an essential element in a sustainable cropping system.
Regional collaboration among 16 vibrant rural communities in southern Alberta that strives to support local business and attract new enterprise to the region.
This regional economic development alliance, a collaboration of 16 communities formed in 2003, focuses on initiatives to build healthy, sustainable economies. Key industry sectors: tourism, renewable energy, agriculture, innovative technology.
This engineering and project management firm offers expertise in grain processing. Focus areas include facilitating investment decision making, optimizing existing operations, managing design and construction of new processing assets and providing guidance about regulatory compliance.
Aratinga Extracts produces natural plant extracts through a liquid or supercritical C02 process that are pure, solvent-free and sustainable. They also offer pilot testing for extraction of different plants/botanicals and offer consulting services.
Alberta’s agricultural landscape is complex. Find advice specifically designed for farmers, ranchers and food businesses on expanding, transitioning and diversifying your business.
AVAC invests across the continuum of IT and AgTech entrepreneurship through direct investing and fund of funds participation.
BRAED is a group of 25 communities and five affiliate members in east-central Alberta that work together to address community economic development issues from a regional perspective.
We create and develop strong businesses in Calgary, providing small business loans and additional financing for larger projects. Our experienced business consultants offer practical advice to help accelerate your company’s growth.
This team of five councillors and six members-at-large work together around agricultural issues and initiatives and county agricultural programs. They also lobby government to effect sustainable change in the agricultural industry.
Utilizing plant-based separation and purification technology, this award-winning company isolates authentic, multifunctional ingredients from oilseeds, creating novel solutions to help care for the world.
Brain Bar is a functional energy bar designed for your brain. The plant-based protein bar is made with real, brain-boosting ingredients and is sold in stores across Canada.
Our team supports agriculture as the backbone of the county, including intensive livestock operations, beef production, large-scale grain and oilseed production and a burgeoning local food initiative.
Carlo Dade develops and leads research to promote growth and profitability in western Canada’s export economy. Carlo has a long history in international public policy, most recently as Senior Fellow in the University of Ottawa’s School of International Development and Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. He is also a member of the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations (COMEXI).
Carlo has been a leading voice in debates on recent Canadian free-trade agreements and development of trade infrastructure. He has a reputation for big-picture thinking and is a leading global expert on pan-Pacific trade, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Pacific Alliance trade blocs. He is one of Canada’s leading commentators on North American competitiveness and Canada-Mexico relations. Carlo is a highly sought-after media commentator throughout North America.
For more than 40 years CEL has been a trusted partner in providing comprehensive, fully integrated electrical construction services and solutions for agricultural, industrial and commercial facilities. CEL’s clients include some of the biggest names in agriculture, including Cargill, Nutrien, GrainsConnect, G3, Verdient and Richardson International. From bulk handling and storage, to milling and processing. From fertilizer to pea protein, water treatment to food and beverage. We are a proven, turnkey, process solutions EIC contractor.
A comprehensive network and information resource and your link to investment opportunities, key contacts and regional information. Access Prosperity focuses on promoting economic growth in the Central Alberta region.
Our integrated and expanded seed and crop-protection solutions combine genetics, chemistry and precision agriculture to help farmers maximize the value of their investment.
Rural municipality of approximately 6,300 residents in north-central Alberta.
The County of Paintearth is working to build a strong economic future for our rural region in east central Alberta.
DBP (Data for Business Performance) Institute is a Data Analytics firm. DBP is in business since 2012 and has helped over 25 businesses including Husky Energy (CA), NTPC (India), MPG (US), FedEx (US), Viettel (Vietnam) and more, leverage digital technologies and data analytics for monetizable business results.
David Hughes talks around the world on consumer and food industry trends and their implications for business and blogs at Supermarkets in your pocket.
Dennis is passionate about building the Canadian Prairies into a leading global source of plant-based proteins and ingredients, focusing on building awareness of industry potential among companies, growers, investors, universities and colleges.
The German Institute of Food Technologies taps new potentials every day and paves the way for innovations. With about 175 member companies and about 250 employees, DIL operates as a research institute working in the areas of food tech, analytics, sustainability and food data.
Economic Development Lethbridge connects, supports and promotes the city as a place for enterprise, with projects supporting startup development, marketing, investment attraction and business growth.
Using Enagon Powerwave Technology, sound waves are used to remove moisture and pulverize almost any compound to create powder in an environmentally friendly way.
Eve has extensive experience in the international trade in food industry. You can reach out to her if you are interested in exporting.
The Faculty of ALES provides solutions to global challenges in the areas of agriculture, nutrition, the environment and human ecology.
FCC provides specialized and personalized business and financial services and products to farming operations, including family farms, and to those businesses in rural Canada, including small and medium-sized businesses, that are related to farming.
We believe that it is our joint mission to transform the ecosystem globally. In that, we share a common responsibility. A responsibility that eliminates food waste as much as possible, that decreases the impact on the environment, balances the intake of animal vs. plant proteins, that stimulates attempts to fight climate change and adds value & remains profitable at the same time.
We are a food consultancy with a strong focus on accelerating business growth of plant-based food applications. We also act as Angel investor for food (processing) businesses with investments between 5,000 and 10,000.
Forty Mile Grain Exchange is a subsidiary of Forty Mile Rail Transload Facility, a short-line track in southern Alberta that moves grain and pulses to market, providing needed economic activity and opening up markets to producers in the area.
This team of construction professionals delivers full project development services from conception through design, building and maintenance.
The g[squared] team provides world-class marketing services to many local, national and international companies representing a comprehensive range of industries.
Genome Alberta is a publicly funded not-for-profit corporation that initiates, funds and manages genomics research and partnerships. We strive to be the leading source of information and administration related to genomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, and biotech research in Alberta.
These legal professionals offer a solid understanding of various aspects of Canadian law, including the needs of the growing Calgary market and representing both traditional industry sectors and new economy entrants.
GrainCorp Canada is an integrated grain storage and transport network, increasing access to global markets through GrainsConnect Canada with a seamless experience for growers from grain sale to delivery.
Holmstrom Seed is an independent seed retailer located near Killam, AB. Growing wheat seed, barley, green peas, oats, flax and hybrid canola, the family-run business believes in doing things right. Owner Darrell Holmstrom also believes deeply in the importance of research, development and innovation, and regularly hands over plots of land for research trials.
We provide strategic and tactical advise for Consumer Packaged Goods companies on building bridges to retail and navigating pathways within retailers. We are experienced at scaling food and beverage businesses to succeed with both consumers and retailers.
Located just south of the Alberta Capital Region, JEDI is a municipal partnership between the County of Wetaskiwin and Town of Millet. We facilitate local and foreign investment, development and expansion in central Alberta.
Kaolin is passionate about leveraging her studies to improve eco-friendly and sustainable living. She is an active member of the Calgary community, and has volunteered at Canmore Folk Music Festival and for Run for the Cure.
Keith & Associates provides practical and proven business advice that ensures their clients achieve success, then helps them find the money they need to reach their goals.
Kim McConnell is an experienced entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the agricultural marketing and communications industry, skilled in business planning, integrated marketing and advertising.
Kinnikinnick bakes goodies free from gluten, dairy, nuts, peanuts and soy in one of the world’s largest dedicated facilities. Unlike other brands, we never sell anything we don’t make ourselves. Every product we produce is gluten-free.
Kitchen Partners is a federally inspected custom-food manufacturer based in Edmonton and has collaborated with many of Canada’s biggest restaurants and food retailers. Since 1985 we have worked closely our customers to launch hundreds of products across Canada
This multi-generational irrigated farm has been growing industrial hemp grain since 2014.
Alberta-based grower and distributor of Asian vegetables in Western Canada. Export of feeds, grains and pulses to Asia. Import of fresh fruits from Latin America and Asia.
La Vita is a Canadian supplier and exporter of Canadian agricultural products, including pulses and meats.
Lakeland College awards certificates, diplomas and applied degrees in seven program areas. The school also has a strong mandate for agriculture applied research in commercial crops and livestock.
The college offers relevant academic programs (Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Culinary, Engineering Technologies) and applied research projects (aquaponics, irrigation, sustainable food production, organoleptic testing, augmented and virtual reality, agricultural engineering and technology).
Lethbridge County is an agricultural and agri-food production hub in southern Alberta. In addition to beef, wheat, canola, potato and various specialty crops, agricultural research stations exist for crop production, land use and animal husbandry.
RBC uses a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 86,000-plus employees who bring our vision and values to life, to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.
Lovingly Made Ingredients is a new ingredient manufacturing company based in Calgary. We produce textured plant-based proteins and starches to create unique properties for use in a variety of industries, including meat analogues, bakery, snacks and cereals. Our aim is to use local ingredients and produce great tasting food ingredients in the most sustainable way possible.
Mackenzie County is Alberta’s largest municipality, comprising about 80,000 square kilometres in the province’s northwest corner. The county is rich in agriculture, with many active grain farms in the area.
Malone Projects is an international engineering and safety project-delivery company. We provide expertise and experience around the full project life cycle, including engineering design, procurement, project management and validation.
Metaldog Industrial Park is offering new industrial lots for sale, completed and deeded and ready to go. Two acres to eight acres. Paved road five km north of Rocky Mountain House near the Airport.
Mizuho is one of the world’s largest banks, with one of the largest customer bases in Japan and a global network of financial and business centres.
This team of 20 professionals and three partners provides tailored business services and advice for key local industries, including oil and gas, retail, transportation, school boards and agricultural businesses.
MPowrx is a leader in providing innovative and affordable health and wellness products, including Bellycrush high-fibre snacks, made with yellow pea fibre.
Nabati is the Arabic word for plant-based. We are a family-owned business and we founded Nabati Foods hoping to inspire those who value their health to indulge in real, clean, plant-based foods for a nourished, sustainable and compassionate life. We believe the most mouthwatering foods can still be healthy. That’s why we create delicious plant-based foods using whole, natural ingredients.
NAIT’s Centre for Culinary Innovation supports the development of new or improved food products, equipment and processes for our industry partners. Projects focus on providing enhanced food experiences, nutrition and health, sustainability and kitchen efficiency.
We have a multi-disciplined approach supporting food businesses from the initial idea through commerialization. The team has experience from many sectors of the food industry, working with branded and private-label companies, and start-ups through to multi-nationals. We have recently been actively involved with developments in plant-based food novel ingredients and developing viable opportunities for investors.
Nirsag has extensive experience in business development. You can reach out to him if you are interested in developing your business.
Novasep is a leading international provider of services for the life sciences industry, based in particular on specialized membrane and resin-based purification technologies for industrial biotech applications. The Process Solutions BU is recognized for its expertise in the fields of food and functional ingredients as well as fermentation and biomass valorization.
Olds College is transforming agriculture for a better world, specializing in hands-on education in agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship.
PCL is a construction contractor that specializes in large commercial projects, while also excelling at smaller, unique special projects.
PREDA is a partnership of 47 municipalities, educational institutions, business groups and Community Futures groups working together to guide regional economic development of Alberta’s northwest.
Pekarsky & Co. is an award-winning, executive-search firm headquartered in Calgary serving clients across Canada. From executives to board members, from emerging local start-ups to established companies large and small, we have excelled at finding top talent for the past 10 years.
Pender & Howe is a boutique retained executive search firm that specializes in collaborating with governing boards and organizations to identify world-class executive leaders.
Propel Ventures is an amalgamation of family offices focused on developing, incubating, executing and investing in early stage businesses. Focus areas include the change in energy systems, feeding a growing population and caring for an aging population.
We create fully transparent food supply chains. We build valuable data and offer value with thorough analysis, from farm to fork.
Design and maintenance of agricultural mechanical systems, including silos, grain elevators and crop-processing equipment. The experienced team provides mobile welding services and HDPE and MDPE fusing.
Tharakesh founded Red Agro which pairs technology and consulting to solve agriculture water scarcity and productivity challenges for more than 150 clients. He is skilled in implementing robotic process automation. He has a passion for solving real-world issues and can bring a unique angle to any challenge.
Rocky View County is focused on attracting new manufacturing plants that will add value to Western Canadian crops, capitalizing on the world-class warehousing cluster in Balzac and attracting industry to CN Rail’s Calgary Logistics Park at Conrich.
Rowland Farms is a family-operated agri-business growing and processing a diversified line of high purity organic grains, pulses and oilseeds for human and livestock consumption from facilities in Taber, Barnwell, Vauxhall and Grassy Lake.
This team of banking specialists provides advice and solutions to help agricultural producers and agribusinesses operating in Canada and internationally grow their businesses.
No matter the need or location, Scott Builders is fully equipped and ready to build. We serve customers in Alberta and nationally out of three offices in Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton. Our technical services division specializes in projects that include production and processing plant work for food and agricultural facilities. We also work in markets such as municipal facilities, warehousing, heavy equipment maintenance shops, fabrication plants, forestry and Indigenous projects.
A central hub for information on the municipalities in the region and their demographics, business and real estate opportunities.
SouthGrow is a non-profit regional economic development alliance of 24 south-central Alberta communities, working together to achieve prosperity for the region.
Stony Plain Seed Cleaning Association is a broker, buyer and exporter of faba beans, lentils and peas.
Sturgeon County is the northern portion of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, one of the fastest growing regions in Canada. Our industry focus is advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, petrochemicals, aerospace & defence, transportation & logistics. Sturgeon County Economic Development is here to help you with your business development decisions.
Operating as Easy SR&ED Consultants, SVDC helps prepare applications for R&D companies to receive related expenses back from the government under the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program.
Taber Economic Development strives to build a business community for tomorrow’s Taber, providing information to businesses or families looking to relocate, initiating projects and supporting business attraction, retention and expansion.
With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, we manage water resources responsibly through collaborative planning, regular upgrading, proactive maintenance and cost-effective operation.
Top Health Ingredients is a supplier of quality, plant-based, non-GMO ingredients such as protein powders, prebiotics and sweeteners to the food, beverage and supplement markets.
Just 30 kilometres north of Edmonton, the Town of Morinville is a fast growing, young and vibrant community offering rich history and an exciting future. Morinville is positioning itself as an agricultural hub with a focus on supporting the agri-foods sector.
Taber Economic Development (TED) strives to build a business community for tomorrow and provides information regarding the community to businesses or families looking to re-locate to the Town of Taber. TED also initiates projects and provides assistance regarding business attraction, retention and expansion. One of Taber’s strategic objectives is to be a leader in new technologies and innovative applications for agriculture and cleantech.
Triskele Logistics is a supply chain consulting company, using industry knowledge, connections and expertise to manage projects and complete supply chain research.
TSGI helps innovative companies access the federal government’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. We’re the Prairie’s largest team of independent SR&ED experts. Companies accessing PIC/supercluster funding are eligible.
The University of Lethbridge provides academic programming, fundamental and applied research across biological aspects of animal, plant and crop science with leading expertise in business, genetics, epigenetics and synthetic biology.
This family-oriented company exports cereals, pulses and oilseeds. Sourcing directly from growers, they process and ship worldwide through their system of six facilities and 15 third-party processors.
WD is a federal institution that aims to lead in the building of a strong, competitive West by focusing on business development, innovation and community development.
