FOREWORD The Rural Extension and Industry Development Division of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development presents Alberta’s Agricultural Processing Industry Directory as a guide for learning about our agri-processing companies and supporting agencies. It serves as a quick reference for current company information including contact personnel, products and brand names. The directory is divided into five sections. 1. Alberta’s Agricultural Processing Industry Overview Includes an overview of the value of the agricultural processing industry in Alberta, a summary of key contacts and services available to the agri-processing industry from Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, and statistical tables and charts 2. Alberta Product Index Companies are listed alphabetically according to product categories broken into Food Processors and Other Agricultural Processing. Page numbers are provided for easy access to the detailed company information. 3. Alberta’s Agricultural Processing Companies Companies are listed in alphabetical order. Current company information is provided including address, telephone, fax, email, web site, management contacts, export contacts, products and brands. 4. Industry Organizations Information is provided for key agri-food industry organizations including address, telephone, fax, email, web site and contacts. 5. Company Location Index Companies are listed by their location in the province. An Alberta map is been included for a quick reference. The directory is also available on the web: http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app68/foodindustry Company location online: http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app68/listings/foodindustry/foodindustry_map.jsp 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 Rural Development. Neither the Department nor any of its employees assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy or completeness 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 Rural Development. Alberta companies are asked to assist in keeping this directory current. As changes occur in the information presented for any company or organization, or if you are an Alberta processor and wish to be included in the next edition, please contact: Directory Database & Website Editor: Joan Bates, Red Deer 403-340-7625 Fax: 403-340-4896 Email: [email protected] Processing Industry & Workforce Development Branch, 301, 4920 – 51 Street, Red Deer AB T4N 6K8 Explanation of Codes (A) 1 to 25 (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: Rabbi G. Brojges | Orthodox Union - Kashruth Division cellular: 204.333.5878 | SKYPE: gbrojges | C300-123 Doncaster St., Winnipeg, MB Canada R3N 2B2 Visit www.OUDirect.org to manage your account • Kashruth Co-ordinator, Calgary Jewish Community Council, 403-253-8600. INTERNET: Directory available online at www.agriculture.alberta.ca/app68/foodindustry Contents Alberta’s Agricultural Processing Industry and Services Overview ...................................... 1 Rural Extension and Industry Development Divison ........................................................................... 1 Key Services for Agri-Processors ...................................................................................................... 2 Agri-Processing Industry Statistics .................................................................................................. 4 Alberta Product Index ........................................................................................................................ 5 Food Processors ................................................................................................................................. 5 Other Agricultural Processing ......................................................................................................... 19 Agricultural Processing Companies ............................................................................................. 23 Industry Organizations..................................................................................................................... 78 Company by Location Index ........................................................................................................... 83 Alberta’s Agricultural Processing Industry Rural Extension and Industry Development Division The Rural Extension and Industry Development Division delivers business development services to agriculture businesses, food processors and organizations. Business development activities focus on improving the competitiveness and profitability of industry clients. The Division also assures the effective delivery of agriculture educational training, leadership and grant programs, as well as front-line client contact services for industry clients through the Ag-Info Centre and 13 Field offices. The Division also manages the 4-H, Farm Safety, Green Certificate, Farmers Market and Agriculture Service Board programs. Our industry development services include: Ag-Info Centre Toll-free in Alberta: 310 FARM (310-3276), Out of province 403-742-7901 The Ag-Info Centre provides access to all specialists, information and services within Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. The Centre is staffed with specialists in the areas of crops, specialty crops, beef, forage, business management, and new ventures. Resource agents answer questions, forward callers to a specialist or refer the caller to other information sources. The Centre is your first link to Alberta Agriculture’s people, services, and programs across the province. Crop Business Development Branch Phone: 403-340-5322 Fax: 403-340-4896 (Toll-free 310-0000) “innovation and impact” The Branch is a team of specialists who focus on using the value chain approach to sustain, grow and diversify Alberta’s crop- based agriculture and food industries. The Branch team members are located throughout Alberta and can be contacted for technical expertise, market information, business development advice, networking opportunities and links to resources. Livestock & Farm Business Development Branch Phone: 403-556-4321 Fax: 403-556-7545 (Toll-free 310-0000) “We will work with clients and industry groups that are ready, willing, and able to change, learn and improve.” This Branch provides support to livestock producers in value chains to expand livestock production to supply slaughter capacity, identify new markets including diversified livestock 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. Local/Domestic Market Expansion Branch Phone: 780-968-3510 Fax: 780-968-3554 (Toll-free 310-0000) “helping to grow Alberta’s local food market” Support provided for entrepreneurs involved in agricultural related industries including food and non-food processing, farm direct sales, on-farm processing, ag-tourism and organics. General advice and coaching provided in areas such as self-assessment, marketing, business planning, financing, regulations, pricing and cost of production. Follow-up support and connection to Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development and other industry expertise provided. 1 Processing Industry & Workforce Development Branch Phone: 403-340-7625 Fax: 403-340-4896 (Toll-free 310-0000) “your link to innovative market-focused business solutions” This team delivers business development services to ensure opportunity development and expansion of markets for agri-business. Services are customized to support industry’s business improvement goals and include: market expansion, access to capital, investment attraction, lean manufacturing and productivity support, workforce development and value chain strategies. Key Services for Agri-Processors Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Services for Agri Processors: www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app68/agriprocessors This link provides Alberta’s agricultural processors with a comprehensive database of food distribution channels and other service providers. Each listing provides detailed contact information and available services. Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator – Robert Gibson Phone: 780-980-4244 (Toll free: 310-0000) The Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator (APBI) is a 75,000 sq ft, Canadian Food Inspection Agency registered facility offering privately accessed, fully serviced food processing suites of varying size, design and leasing costs. It is complemented with shared shipping and receiving bays and cold storage. The APBI is dedicated to assisting food processors in the scale-up and commercialization of new products and technologies so they can eventually establish their own facilities. Early stage 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 – Ken Gossen Phone: 780- 986-4793 (Toll free: 310-0000) A modern, fully equipped pilot plant and product development laboratory facility staffed with experienced food scientists, engineers