Agriculture Acquisitions in Canada

Canadian ag tech company Elevate Farms Inc. has acquired Cornwall-based vertical producer Fieldless Farms, making Fieldless a 100% wholly owned subsidiary. The deal positions Elevate to scale controlled-environment agriculture production and further develop CEA systems in collaboration with Fieldless’ team and research partners.

Kiwa ASI, the St. Louis–based food safety inspection and certification arm of Kiwa, has acquired TSLC, a Canada-based certification body specializing in CanadaGAP audits for the fruit and vegetable sector. The deal expands Kiwa ASI’s footprint in Canada and strengthens its capabilities in agricultural food safety certification while TSLC clients will continue to receive services from their existing audit teams.

Orenda Commodity Services Ltd. purchased Scoular’s sunflower and wild bird food blending business, including the processing facility in Winkler, Manitoba; the sale closed Jan. 19, 2026 and terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Orenda’s processing and packaging capacity for both retail wild bird food and human-consumption sunflower seed markets while Scoular divests the unit to focus on its core grain origination and processing operations.

HGS BioScience, a Paine Schwartz‑backed bionutritional platform, has acquired NutriAg Ltd., a Toronto‑based crop‑technology and bionutritionals company. The add‑on deal expands HGS’s North American footprint and R&D/capability set in biostimulants and crop nutrition; Cascadia advised on the transaction and financing.

DTN has acquired Canadian agtech firm Grain Discovery to integrate its grain transaction, traceability, and sustainability software into DTN’s Ag Hub and broader operational decisioning platform. The acquisition accelerates DTN’s time-to-market for grain procurement, sustainability (including ethanol 45Z tax credit qualification), and digital traceability solutions.

Mastronardi Produce has acquired full and exclusive North American rights to Mastronardi BerryWorld America, buying out its partner BerryWorld Group’s stake in the 2018 joint venture. The move gives Mastronardi continued access to BerryWorld’s breeding program and consolidates control of premium proprietary berry varieties across North America.

Mucci Farms has acquired Hacienda North Farms, a 159‑acre greenhouse facility in Coatsworth, Ontario, adding a significant land bank and expanding its controlled‑environment production capacity. Mucci Farms — part of the newly launched Cox Farms business owned by Cox Enterprises — said the purchase will deepen its bell‑pepper production capabilities and better serve retail and foodservice partners.

Degelman Industries LP has acquired Renn Mill Center Inc., a Lacombe, Alberta–based designer and manufacturer of grain processing and grain bag storage systems. The acquisition expands Degelman's product offering and manufacturing footprint, increasing combined headcount to over 500 and preserving RMC's management and dealer relationships.

Delta Water Products Ltd. has acquired WaterTec Irrigation Ltd. and WaterTec Inc., combining two Western North American irrigation distributors to expand Delta’s geographic footprint and technical capabilities across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Commercial Capital Corporation acted as exclusive financial advisor to WaterTec on the sale.

Croptimistic Technology Inc. has acquired CropPro Consulting and will operate it within its farmer services division. Concurrently, Forage Capital Partners invested $9.1 million in a Series B into Croptimistic to fund R&D and working capital, supporting Croptimistic's scale and product development in precision agriculture.

AdeptAg, a North American controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) platform based in Oberlin, Ohio, acquired Plantech Control Systems and its associated businesses Plantech West and JM Controls and Electric. The deal adds electrical automation, controls and packing/sorting capabilities to AdeptAg’s platform and is intended to expand local service offerings and geographic reach for growers in the Leamington–Vineland–Chatham region of Ontario, Canada.

AdeptAg, the North American controlled-environment agriculture platform, has acquired Bellpark Horticulture, a Surrey, British Columbia-based horticulture automation specialist. The deal expands AdeptAg's product offerings, sales and service capabilities in automated horticulture and controlled-environment production solutions.

Aurora Cannabis acquired a 50.1% controlling stake in Bevo Agtech Inc., the parent of Bevo Farms Ltd., and will consolidate Bevo's operations. The deal (approx. $45M cash on closing plus contingent payments) gives Aurora access to Bevo's plant propagation expertise, while Bevo will acquire Aurora's Aurora Sky facility in Edmonton to expand production and geographic reach.

Instar Asset Management Inc. has acquired a majority stake in Greenwood Mushrooms Development Corp. from Novacap. Instar will partner with Greenwood’s management to support further expansion of its facilities and increased production capacity to meet growing customer demand.

Irish-owned packaging group Zeus has acquired Canadian agricultural supply distributor Agri-Flex as part of its €35 million investment strategy. The deal adds roughly $14 million of annual sales and 13 staff to Zeus, strengthening the company's presence in the North American agricultural packaging market.

Deveron Corp. has agreed to acquire a 67% equity interest in A&L Canada Laboratories East, Inc. for $50.3 million (cash and shares), with an option to acquire the remaining 33% after three years. The acquisition expands Deveron's lab capacity and agronomy capabilities, creating a vertically integrated agriculture data company headquartered in Canada and increasing pro forma revenue to $35.3 million.

Gensource Potash Corporation has entered a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Innovare Technologies Ltd. by reorganizing Innovare’s shareholders into new common shares of Gensource, making Innovare a wholly-owned subsidiary and giving Gensource exclusive control of Innovare’s selective solution mining and brine processing technology. The deal values Innovare at approximately US$11.5 million (reflecting existing licensing agreements) and remains subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, with closing anticipated in Q2 2022.

Fulcrum Capital Partners has made a growth investment in S. Boudrias Horticole Inc., marking Fulcrum’s second investment from its Private Equity Fund VI. The capital will support Boudrias’ continued expansion of its product suite and operations as a vertically integrated supplier of gardening and decorative soil products to Canadian home improvement retailers.

Village Farms International acquired a 70% interest in Québec-based ROSE LifeScience for total consideration of up to C$46.7 million (C$19.9 million cash and C$26.8 million in Village Farms shares). ROSE — a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, branded product supplier and third-party commercialization/distribution partner operating a Health Canada‑licensed 55,000 sq ft CEA facility in Huntingdon, Québec — becomes Village Farms’ Québec operational unit, with ROSE management retaining a 30% interest and remaining in their roles.

Barentz International has entered into an agreement to acquire Pestell Nutrition, a Canada-based distributor of feed additives, nutritional ingredients, minerals and pet specialty ingredients, from Wind Point Partners. The acquisition strengthens Barentz's animal nutrition and animal health capabilities in North America and is expected to close subject to customary regulatory approvals.

InstarAGF Asset Management Inc. has acquired PRT Growing Services Ltd., a North American leader in containerized forest seedling production and reforestation logistics, from TriWest Capital Partners. PRT’s management will remain in place; the company is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia and operates multiple growing and cold-storage facilities across Canada and the U.S.; financial terms were not disclosed.

Turtle Mountain Seed Co. Ltd. (formerly Nestibo Agra) acquired Baden Feed & Supply Ltd., a Baden, Ontario manufacturer of wild bird, caged bird and pigeon feeds, in a deal that closed March 10, 2021. The acquisition adds blending and warehousing capability in Eastern Canada and strengthens Turtle Mountain's seed processing and distribution footprint.

All States Ag Parts, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired Combine World, a Saskatchewan-based supplier of new, used and reconditioned farm and light construction equipment and replacement parts. The acquisition — All States Ag Parts' sixth add-on — expands the buyer's presence into Western Canada and broadens its combine-focused product offering; former owner Charlie Smith will stay on during the transition.

BC Craft Supply Co. Ltd. (CSE: CRFT) has acquired a 100% interest in Olympic View Botanicals Ltd., a Vancouver Island-based micro cannabis cultivator that is building an indoor micro-cultivation facility and applying for a Health Canada Micro Cultivation License. The acquisition adds genetics and processing capacity to BC Craft's supply chain via an existing processing agreement between OVB and Sitka Weed Works Inc.; consideration was paid in BC Craft common shares.

Profile Products, a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, has acquired Sunterra Horticulture, a Canadian producer of professional-grade sphagnum peat moss. The deal adds Sunterra’s product lines and manufacturing facilities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba to Profile’s horticulture portfolio, strengthening its supply of critical raw materials for growers and blenders.

FBN Canada, the Canadian unit of Farmer's Business Network (FBN), has acquired Winnipeg-based seed R&D and consulting firm Haplotech Inc. and purchased the Canadian canola breeding program and pipeline from San Diego-based Cibus. The deals expand FBN Canada's seed research and commercialization capabilities, with Haplotech founder Dr. Rale Gjuric leading FBN Canada's Seed R&D team to support eventual commercialization of canola seed in Canada.

South Mill Champs has acquired Loveday Mushroom Farms, integrating the Winnipeg-based mushroom grower and composter into its North American operations to boost production and distribution capacity. The deal expands South Mill Champs' fresh supply chain reach into the Canadian Midwest and supports planned compost and mushroom expansion to serve retail and foodservice customers more efficiently.

Wheatsheaf Group Limited, the food and agriculture investment arm of the Grosvenor Estate, acquired Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc. in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition is intended to provide capital and expertise to scale Ostara's Pearl nutrient recovery facilities and Crystal Green fertilizer business, supporting international growth and expanded deployment of its water-treatment and nutrient-recovery technologies.

G-Mac's AgTeam LP has entered into an agreement to merge Cavalier Agrow Ltd. into G-Mac's AgTeam, creating a combined business that will operate 14 locations across Saskatchewan and employ approximately 130 people. Cavalier shareholders received equity in G-Mac's AgTeam as consideration, and the transaction was supported by local investors Golden Opportunities Fund Inc. and Westcap Mgt. Ltd.

Pestell Nutrition, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired Premier Ag Resources, a value-added distributor of specialty pet food ingredients and feed additives headquartered in London, Ontario. The add-on acquisition expands Pestell Nutrition's product portfolio and geographic presence across Canada and the U.S., supporting cross-selling and Wind Point's value-creation plan.

Macer Forest Holdings Inc. purchased 100% of Brookfield Asset Management Inc.'s interest in Acadian Timber Corp., resulting in board changes and the appointment of Macer principal Malcolm Cockwell as Chairman. Brookfield Timberlands Management LP will continue as external manager under the existing asset management agreement, and the transaction terminated Brookfield's stand-by equity commitment to Acadian.

Pestell Group, via its Pestell Minerals & Ingredients (PMI) business unit and backed by Wind Point Partners, acquired Pro-Ag Products and Verus Animal Nutrition, two Winnipeg-based distributors/animal nutrition businesses. The add-on expands PMI's feed ingredients and feed additives offering and extends PMI's geographic footprint further west in Canada to support cross-selling and capability expansion.

Richardson International Limited has acquired Agland Seed and Chemical Ltd., a retail crop inputs location in La Crete, Alberta. The acquisition, which closed February 19, 2019, expands Richardson Pioneer’s crop inputs network in the Peace River region and brings Agland’s employees into the Richardson Pioneer team.

Golden Opportunities Fund (managed by Westcap Mgt. Ltd.) made a $9.83 million equity investment in G-Mac's AgTeam Limited Partnership to support the company's expansion and growth initiatives. G-Mac's is a North American independent crop input retailer headquartered in Kindersley, Saskatchewan with nine retail locations and a ~90-person team focused on agronomics and fertilizer blending.

Alltech has acquired 100% of Masterfeeds, Inc. from Ag Processing Inc (AGP), bringing the Canadian animal nutrition business into Alltech’s global portfolio. Masterfeeds will remain headquartered in London, Ontario and led by its current CEO, while the deal strengthens Alltech’s Canadian manufacturing, distribution and on‑farm nutrition capabilities.