CANTERRA SEEDS has announced the acquisition of Alliance Seed, a pedigreed seed business previously owned by Paterson Grain.
This acquisition supports CANTERRA SEEDS’s goal of expanding its footprint in the pedigreed seed market, the company says, by bringing high-performing, proven varieties such as CDC Endure milling oats and AAC Leroy VB CWRS wheat to more farmers across Western Canada.
“We’re excited to welcome Alliance Seed into the CANTERRA SEEDS family,” says Brent Derkatch, CEO of CANTERRA SEEDS. “Alliance Seed has built an impressive portfolio and a network supported by committed seed growers. With our experience, we’re confident we can build on this strong foundation, help the brand grow, and offer even more value to Canadian farmers.”
Alliance Seed will continue to operate as a standalone brand under CANTERRA SEEDS’s umbrella, with key staff transitioning to maintain continuity and customer relationships.
This acquisition builds on CANTERRA SEEDS’s existing investment in Limagrain Cereals Research Canada, a wheat breeding joint venture with Limagrain, and will allow for expanded distribution across Western Canada.
“Founding and growing Alliance Seed has been an incredible journey, and we’re proud of what the team has accomplished. As we looked for the right successor, it was important to find someone who aligned with Alliance Seed’s culture and commitment to personalized service — and we found that in CANTERRA SEEDS. This new chapter brings exciting opportunities for the Alliance Seed brand, and we look forward to continuing our support through our retail network,” says Shane Paterson, director of trading and transportation for Paterson Grain and former president and chairman of Alliance Seed.
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