Regina, Sask. (Rural Roots Canada) – Cargill Canada says its new canola processing plant in Regina is now open, expanding domestic processing capacity and market access for Western Canadian farmers.
The company says the facility can process up to one million metric tonnes of canola annually, increasing local demand while allowing more of the crop to be processed in Canada into products such as oil for food and renewable fuels, and high-protein meal for animal feed.
The plant will serve growers across Saskatchewan and Western Manitoba.
“This facility strengthens our ability to connect Canadian farmers to growing global demand for food and renewable fuels,” said Jeff Vassart, president of Cargill Canada, in a release. “By expanding processing capacity in Saskatchewan, we’re creating more opportunities for farmers while helping ensure Canada remains competitive in rapidly evolving global markets.”
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Cargill says canola is playing a growing role as a renewable feedstock for biofuels, as demand for lower-carbon energy solutions increases. The Regina facility is expected to meet that demand while reducing reliance on exporting raw canola seed, allowing more value to be created on the home front and improving supply chain efficiency.
The site includes features to help improve delivery for farmers, including dual receiving lanes, appointment scheduling, and streamlined logistics to support faster and more predictable deliveries.
Located at Saskatchewan’s Global Transportation Hub, the plant provides rail access to domestic and export markets. Cargill says the site supports more than 100 jobs.
Cargill operates additional canola processing facilities in Camrose, Alta., and Clavet, Sask.
Photo Credit: Cargill Canada
