History of AGT
Since its founding in 2001, AGT Foods has undergone a transformation from a start-up lentil processor in Regina, SK to a global giant in plant-based protein. Learn more about our journey as we grew into a leader in agri-foods.
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2023October
AGT Soileos production facility in Rosetown, SK completes commissioning
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2022January
AGT Foods and Federated Co-operative Ltd. announce Canola Crush Facility as part of FCL's Integrated Agriculture Complex
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2021July
Grand opening of AGT’s Delisle Terminal transloading facility
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2021February
AGT Foods Africa’s flagship popcorn facility opens its doors
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2020May
Veggipasta 100% Pea Pasta, the first retail product produced at AGT’s Minot facility, hits store shelves
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2019April
AGT Foods returns to being a private company and delists from Toronto Stock Exchange
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2018January
AGT announces investments in Vancouver port infrastructure
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2015October
AGT acquires Mobil Capital Holdings Ltd., expanding AGT’s business into bulk and rail transport
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2015June
AGT Foods acquires Last Mountain Railway and Big Sky Rail, its first shortline railways in Saskatchewan
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2014August
Alliance Grain Traders rebrands as AGT Food and Ingredients
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2014January
AGT acquires Quebec retail food manufacturer CLIC (AGT Foods Retail Division) and begins selling AGT products into Canadian and U.S. grocery markets
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2013August
AGT’s first pulse ingredient production facility (Minot) completes commissioning, with three significant expansions completed over the next two years
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2011October
Expansion into South Africa (AGT Foods Africa)
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2010November
Expansion into the U.K., Europe and China (AGT Poortman)
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2009September
Transformational acquisition of the Arbel Group and conversion to dividend-paying corporation. Listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:AGT)
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2007August
Alliance Grain Traders Inc. founded through acquisition of Saskcan by the Agtech Income Fund; Murad Al-Katib assumes role of President & CEO
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2007July
Expansion into the United States (AGT Foods USA) and Australia (AGT Foods Australia)
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2002September
Saskcan’s first pulse processing facility (Regina Main) is opened
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2001August
Saskcan Pulse Trading, the predecessor to AGT Foods, founded by Murad Al-Katib and the Arbel Group
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