Town of Strathmore to Celebrate Groundbreaking of Phytokana Ingredients’ $67 Million Agriculture Processing Facility
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November 13, 2026
Town of Strathmore to Celebrate Groundbreaking of Phytokana Ingredients’ $67 Million Agriculture Processing Facility
STRATHMORE, AB – The Town of Strathmore will be joining Phytokana Ingredients Inc., elected officials, and industry partners today, November 13, 2026, to break ground on a $67 million commercial-scale, value-added agri-processing facility at 84 Orchard Way, Strathmore Alberta. The ceremony will mark the start of construction on what will be the first fully automated dry fractionation plant in North America.
“What Phytokana is bringing to Strathmore is tremendous,” said Mayor Pat Fule. “This investment is one of the largest commercial builds in our Town’s history. It will create over two dozen full-time jobs, generate $3 million in annual income for Strathmore, and provide a significant economic boost for our community for years to come.”
Phytokana is a Calgary-based company with 96% Albertan ownership. The Strathmore facility is expected to employ 27 full-time staff. Phytokana also expects the plant to generate $15 million in annual farm income for Alberta producers, creating new value-added opportunities for the crops grown in the region. Construction is expected to take 15 months, with commissioning planned for late 2027 or early 2028.
“This also builds on Strathmore’s deep agricultural roots,” said Mayor Fule. “Agriculture helped build this community, and it continues to be one of the key drivers of our economy today. This facility shows that innovation and industry-leading technology can thrive right here in Strathmore.”
The groundbreaking was the result of four years of planning meetings, site visits, and collaboration between the Town and Phytokana. Mayor Fule will be joined at the ceremony by members of Strathmore Town Council, Chantelle de Jonge, MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore, David Bexte, MP for Bow River, Councillor Jamie Spring Chief of Siksika Nation, and Tyler Groenveld, CEO of Protein Industries Canada, as well as Phytokana President and CEO Chris Theal and his team.
“To Phytokana, thank you for choosing the Town of Strathmore,” said Mayor Fule. “You had choices, and you chose us. This is an Albertan company choosing to invest in an Albertan community, and we are proud to be your home. We look forward to a long relationship and will be here to support your success every step of the way.”
About Phytokana Ingredients Inc.
Phytokana Ingredients Inc. is a privately held, Calgary-based innovator focused on the development, processing, and commercialization of sustainable pulse proteins and flour ingredients for the food, beverage, and baked goods industries. Learn more at Phytokana.com
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