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Oct. 23, 2023

Building on Brand Relaunch Momentum, Wesson Introduces New Plant Butters

Richardson International invests in innovation, delights taste-testers, gains distribution in Northeast MEMPHIS, Tenn – October 23, 2023 – Wesson’s made-in-Memphis, plant-based cooking oil has been a staple in American pantries for 124 years. For the first time, health-conscious consumers will discover Wesson in the refrigerated aisle. Wesson Plant Butter (Original) and Plant Butter (with Olive Oil) have officially made their...

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Jul. 07, 2023

Richardson International announces entry into malting business with acquisition of UK-based Anglia Maltings (Holdings) Limited

July 7, 2023 (Great Ryburgh, England) – Richardson Malting (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Richardson International Limited (‘Richardson’), is pleased to announce today that it has successfully acquired Ragleth Limited, the parent organization of Anglia Maltings (Holdings) Limited (‘Anglia Maltings’). Headquartered in Norfolk, England, Anglia Maltings encompasses a diverse portfolio of businesses including Crisp Malt, Micronized Food Products (MFP), and...

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Apr. 18, 2023

Richardson International and The Mosaic Company Partner to Introduce Innovative Crop Nutrition Solution, PowerCoat, to Western Canadian Growers

Richardson Pioneer, Canada’s leading agribusiness, and The Mosaic Company (‘Mosaic’), a global manufacturer of advanced crop nutrition products, are pleased to announce their exclusive multi-year partnership to bring PowerCoat®, a biological fertilizer complement, to Richardson Pioneer crop inputs retail locations across Western Canada. PowerCoat improves nutrient use efficiency by optimizing soil phosphorus availability to plants, when applied to granular fertilizer....

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Apr. 17, 2023

Richardson Announces $220 Million Investment in Wesson Oil Production Facility in Memphis

Richardson International (‘Richardson’) is pleased to announce a significant investment in its Wesson Oil facility in Memphis, Tennessee. This multi-phase project will replace the existing refinery with a new, state-of-the-art refinery plant, furthering Richardson’s ability to fulfill customer requirements and a growing global demand for vegetable oil. “The Wesson Oil facility in Memphis provides Richardson a strong retail brand and...

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Oct. 05, 2022

Richardson Pioneer launches new proprietary nitrogen stabilizer, CirrusX™

Richardson Pioneer, Canada’s leading agribusiness, is launching its first proprietary crop inputs product, CirrusX™ – a nitrogen stabilizer. “As Canada’s leading ag retailer, we are proud to launch CirrusX™ nitrogen stabilizer,” said Russ Reich, Vice-President of Crop Inputs at Richardson International. “Nitrogen stabilizers are important products that support crop yield and farm profitability and we are pleased to offer our...

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Jun. 03, 2022

Richardson Pioneer Rider Nation Community Celebration Contest Winners Announced

Six communities will receive a $25,000 grant as the winners of the Richardson Pioneer Rider Nation Community Celebration contest. The Richardson Pioneer Community Celebration is bringing Grey Cup Festival excitement throughout Saskatchewan as the CFL championship heads to Regina in November this year. In addition to the $25,000 donation from Richardson Pioneer to support local sport, culture, and recreation projects,...

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May. 05, 2022

Market leader Wesson Oil returns to spotlight with major brand refresh

New packaging and “Taste what you love” campaign to debut Spring 2022 May 3, 2022 (Memphis, TN) – Wesson, America’s best-selling plant based cooking oil brand, is reinvigorating the cooking oil aisle across America for the first time in over 2 decades.* New owner, Richardson International Limited (“Richardson”), a global leader in agriculture and food processing, breathes new life into...

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Feb. 22, 2022

Richardson Pioneer leads Western Canada in 4R acres

February 24, 2022 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) – Richardson Pioneer partnered with growers on nearly half of all  acres in Western Canada reported through Fertilizer Canada’s 4R Nutrient Stewardship program last year. Richardson Pioneer is proud to be the agri-retailer for 2.24 million acres – or 43.8% of the total 5.12 million Western Canadian acres in 2021 that followed the 4R principles:...

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Aug. 10, 2021

Richardson Acquires Control Chemical Corporation, a Manufacturer of Vegetable Oil-Based Drilling Fluids

August 10, 2021 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson International Limited is pleased to announce the successful purchase of Control Chemical Corporation, a specialized manufacturer of environmentally safe drilling fluids and proprietary vegetable oil-based lubricants. Prior to this acquisition, Richardson was a minority shareholder in the company and has supplied raw ingredients for their products for over 30 years. “This partnership will...

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Jul. 08, 2021

Richardson to Acquire Single Largest North American Durum Miller, Italgrani USA

July 8, 2021 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson International Limited is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Richardson Oilseed (US) Holdings Limited, has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Italgrani USA Inc., the single largest durum miller in North America. Richardson has an established precedent of strategic expansion and investment and this latest announcement is an extension of a long-term...

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Jun. 14, 2021

Richardson Set to Build New High Throughput Grain Elevator in Carmichael, Saskatchewan

June 14, 2021 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson Pioneer Limited announces plans to build a new high throughput grain elevator in Carmichael, Saskatchewan, located 65 km west of Swift Current. Construction began earlier this month and is expected to be completed by the fall of 2022. Richardson is committed to providing grower customers with best in class facilities and services. The...

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Apr. 08, 2021

Richardson Investment at Bedford, UK Oat Mill to Increase Processing Capacity by 35%

April 8, 2021 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson International Limited is pleased to announce a significant investment in their Bedford, England oat mill to expand the facility and increase capacity by upwards of 35%. This latest investment will improve upon all operational aspects of the plant, from intake and warehousing capabilities to logistics and distribution. A full overhaul of the site footprint...