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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...

March 22, 2021 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson International Limited is announcing a significant investment in their canola crush plant in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. In addition to doubling its processing capacity to 2.2 million metric tonnes, the project will optimize operational efficiencies and modernize the facility to meet an ever-growing global demand for canola oil and canola meal products. When completed, the Yorkton...

March 15, 2021 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson Pioneer Limited announces plans to build a new high throughput grain elevator in Swan River, Manitoba, effectively replacing the existing wood crib workhouse at the site. The redevelopment project begins in the spring of 2021 and is slated for completion by August 2022. Richardson is committed to providing grower customers with best in...

December 3, 2020 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson Pioneer Limited is pleased to announce plans to build a new high throughput grain elevator at Huallen, Alberta, located 35 kilometres west of Grande Prairie on Highway 43. Construction is currently underway and is expected to be completed by the fall of 2021. Richardson is committed to providing grower customers with best in...

With a growing population and a desire for improved diets, the UN is estimating that demand for food will increase by 70% by 2050. With a relatively static land base, Western Canadian growers will be challenged to produce more while still ensuring their practices keep land, water, and air resources productive and clean for future generations. Consumers increasingly want to...

Richardson International engaged LNS Services — an industrial construction and maintenance contractor, to design, manufacture, and install four new and fully automated grain handling trippers at the North Vancouver port terminal facility. The equipment was developed to meet Richardson’s specific and unique operational requirements while maintaining ease of use for terminal personnel. As one of the most successful grain handling...

The nature of the agriculture industry means that often, there are no guarantees. Some years are successful, while others present unique challenges. This past growing season, agriculture was affected multi-fold from a seeding, harvesting, and trade perspective. In March 2019, China banned canola seed shipments from two Canadian grain companies, including Richardson International. The ongoing trade dispute has greatly affected...

August 26, 2019 (Winnipeg, MB) — Richardson Pioneer Limited is pleased to announce plans to build a new high throughput grain elevator in High Level, Alberta. The new elevator will include 32,000 metric tonnes of storage space and will be capable of loading 135 cars through a loop track design. The new facility will replace the existing Richardson Pioneer 6,500...

June 12, 2019 (Richardson, SK) — After almost four years in the making, Richardson International was proud to officially open Bennett Farm on the afternoon of June 10, in the community of Richardson, located roughly 10 kilometres southeast of Regina. The event was attended by over 200 key industry members with Richardson premier producer customers, suppliers and sponsors and government...

Richardson is committed to maintaining the Wesson brand in the marketplace and through investment and innovation, will continue to build the business. February 25, 2019 (Winnipeg, MB) — Richardson International Limited (“Richardson”) is pleased to announce that the acquisition of Wesson, a leading U.S. premium retail brand of cooking oils, previously announced on December 18, 2018, has closed following satisfaction of...

February 20, 2019 (Winnipeg, MB) – Richardson International Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of Agland Seed and Chemical Ltd., a retail crop inputs location in the community of La Crete, Alberta. The transaction closed on February 19, 2019. “With Ag Business Centres throughout the Peace River region of Alberta, the La Crete location will complement our existing Richardson...

Richardson is looking forward to working to bring true “farm to table” innovation and capabilities to the existing facility in Memphis, TN. December 18, 2018 (Winnipeg, MB) — Richardson International Limited (“Richardson”) is pleased to announce an agreement with Conagra Brands, Inc. for the purchase of Wesson, a leading U.S. retail brand of canola and vegetable cooking oils. Wesson has been...