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By Alice McFarlane

New Flax Processing Plant n Saskatchewan

New flax processing plant opens in Regina

Jan 14, 2022 | 1:35 PM

MELFORT, Sask. – Scoular has opened a new high-speed flax processing facility in Regina.

The opening coincides with a strong flax market and record-high prices for Canada, according to Drew Fossum, Scoular’s Product Group Manager

More than 80 per cent of the country’s flax is now grown in Saskatchewan. Fossum said Regina also provides excellent access to both rail and trucking for transporting the flax to and from the facility.

“The location of our new facility is perfect for Western Canada, our producers and our customers,” he said. “We are committed to providing these growers a competitive market for their flax.”

World demand for vegetable oils continues to climb and will continue to strengthen flax’s position as a viable, healthy fat source.

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The facility produces whole and milled flax available in the brown or golden categories for a number of uses including for breads, cereal, bars, snacks and pasta to oils, supplements, pet food, and livestock feed.

The facility has organic certification and also meets the food safety standards certified to the Global Food Safety Initiative.

“The facility has outstanding capabilities,” Fossum said. “It further strengthens Scoular’s position as a reliable and consistent supplier of flax to our customers.”

Drought in North America, a tight global supply, and growing demand for pet food and flax oil have led to strengthening prices at the farmgate level.

Fossum said this along with growing consumer awareness of the health benefits of flaxseed, a non-GMO source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, has helped boost demand.

This is the first flax plant to open in Western Canada in nearly 10 years.

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