Winkler facility. Image courtesy of Scoular.
Orenda Commodity Services Ltd. announced yesterday that it has purchased Scoular’s sunflower and wild bird food blending business, including a processing facility in Winkler. The sale closed on Jan. 19.
Orenda, based in Ste. Agathe, Manitoba, is an established commodity company specializing in wild bird food blending, packaging and logistics.
Through its network of local suppliers and customers, Orenda customizes seed mixes for the retail bird food and human consumption markets. The Winkler facility handles product for both markets.
Orenda and U.S.-based Scoular are partnering to create a smooth transition for facility employees, sunflower producers, and end-use customers, said Orenda President Aaron Elskamp.
“This acquisition is a natural fit for Orenda, our producers and customers,” Elskamp said. “Sunflowers are a unique crop with a unique market. Orenda specializes in connecting the entire value chain to create a sustainable crop that boosts the Manitoba economy.”
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