Posted on May, 6, 2025 at 05:23 pm
Canterra Seeds has acquired Alliance Seed, a pedigreed seed business, from Paterson Grain. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Canterra Seeds said the acquisition builds on its goal of expanding its footprint in the pedigreed seed market by bringing more varieties to more farmers across Western Canada. It also will provide a broader platform for collaboration with an increasing number of high-quality seed growers, Canterra Seeds said.
“We’re excited to welcome Alliance Seed into the Canterra Seeds family,” said Brent Derkatch, chief executive officer 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.”
Canterra Seeds said Alliance Seed will continue to operate as a standalone brand.
“Founding and growing Alliance Seed has been an incredible journey, and we’re proud of what the team has accomplished,” said Shane Paterson, director of trading and transportation for Paterson Grain and former president and chairman of Alliance Seed. “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.”
Canterra Seeds said the acquisition of Alliance Seed complements its existing investment in Limagrain Cereals Research Canada, a wheat breeding joint venture with Limagrain. Canterra Seeds and Limagrain established Limagrain Cereals Research Canada in 2015. At that time, the companies said the cereal breeding and development partnership would bring significant added value to western Canadian agriculture by developing new varieties of cereals, with a specific focus on wheat, using the most advanced technologies available.
Source: World Grain