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Cargill Opens Regina Canola Facility With Capacity to Process One Million Metric Tonnes Annually

Cargill announces nearly $90 million investment in its Fort Morgan, Colorado facility as part of its Factory of the Future initiative

Key Takeaways

  • Cargill's canola processing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan is now operational, with capacity to process one million metric tonnes of canola annually.
  • The facility serves growers across Saskatchewan and Western Manitoba, increasing domestic demand and reducing reliance on raw canola seed exports.
  • Products include canola oil for food and renewable fuels, and high-protein meal for animal feed.
  • Located at Saskatchewan's Global Transportation Hub, the facility features dual receiving lanes, appointment scheduling, and streamlined logistics.
  • The site supports more than 100 jobs and includes access to Cargill's PowerCanola program for growers.

Cargill's Regina Facility Now Operational After Four-Year Build

Cargill's canola processing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan has officially opened, adding significant domestic crushing capacity for Western Canadian farmers. The project began in 2022 and was delayed from its original late-2025 opening due to construction challenges. Located at Saskatchewan's Global Transportation Hub, the facility provides efficient rail access to domestic and export markets. With capacity to process one million metric tonnes of canola per year, the facility is among the largest of its kind in Canada. Cargill already operates canola processing facilities in Camrose, Alberta and Clavet, Saskatchewan, making Regina its third site in Western Canada.

Cargill Targets Food, Fuel, and Feed Markets From Regina

The facility processes canola into oil for food and renewable fuel applications, and high-protein meal for the animal feed sector. By expanding domestic processing capacity, Cargill aims to reduce reliance on exporting raw canola seed, allowing more value to be captured within Canada.

Canola's Growing Role in Renewable Fuel Supply Chains

As demand for lower-carbon energy solutions increases, canola is playing a growing role as a feedstock for biofuels. Through Cargill's PowerCanola program, growers can access emerging market opportunities while benefiting from improved delivery logistics including dual receiving lanes and appointment scheduling. The site supports more than 100 jobs in the Regina region.

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