Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills is a leading flour-milling and ingredient company in North America, with a strong presence in Canada. Formed in 2014 through a joint venture between ConAgra Mills and Horizon Milling (a Cargill and CHS partnership), Ardent Mills combines over 150 years of milling heritage. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company operates more than 40 facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, including Canadian mills in Mississauga, Montreal, and Saskatoon. Ardent Mills offers a wide range of traditional flours, specialty grains, and plant-based ingredients, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.
Dare Foods
Dare Foods is a proudly Canadian, family-owned food manufacturing company with roots dating back to 1892. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Dare operates multiple production facilities across Canada and the United States, employing over 1,000 people. The company’s diverse product portfolio includes cookies, crackers, fine breads, and candies under brands such as Bear Paws, Breton, Whippet, Viva Puffs, Vinta, and RealFruit Gummies. Dare Foods was among the first major Canadian manufacturers to declare all its facilities peanut-free, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. Its products are distributed throughout North America and in over 25 other countries.
Everspring Farms
Everspring Farms Ltd., founded in 1985 by Dale and Marianne Donaldson, is a family-owned agricultural and food manufacturing company based in Seaforth, Ontario. Specializing in sprouted grains, seeds, and beans, Everspring Farms uses traditional sprouting techniques to enhance the nutritional value, flavor, and digestibility of its products. The company operates two certified facilities—one gluten-containing and one allergen-free—and offers a range of organic and conventional products to food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors across North America and internationally. Everspring Farms adheres to BRC, Organic, and Kosher standards.
Griffith Foods
Griffith Foods is a product development partner specializing in food ingredients. We serve global and regional food companies worldwide. As a family business, we have valued people above all else for 104 years. Griffith Foods is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We’re committed to helping our customers create better products – and a better, more sustainable world.
Mondelez International
Mondelēz International is a leading American multinational company specializing in confectionery, food, and beverages. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, it operates in over 150 countries, offering a diverse portfolio of iconic brands such as Oreo, Ritz, LU, Clif Bar, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, and Toblerone . The company was established in 2012 following a spin-off from Kraft Foods, focusing on the global snack food industry . With a commitment to “Snacking Made Right,” Mondelēz emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and consumer satisfaction in its operations. As of 2023, the company reported revenues of approximately $36 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the global market.
P&H Milling Group
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family-owned agribusiness with a legacy spanning over 115 years. Founded in 1909 by W.L. Parrish and Norman Heimbecker, P&H has become one of Canada’s largest vertically integrated agri-food enterprises. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, P&H operates more than 70 locations nationwide and serves customers in 24 countries. Its diversified operations encompass grain merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, and animal nutrition. P&H is recognized as Canada’s largest flour miller and the third-largest grain handler, continuing to invest in innovation and sustainability while upholding its founding values of honesty and integrity.