PParrish & Heimbecker is a private Canadian agribusiness that owns and operates key steps in the grain supply chain, from grain merchandising to flour milling and animal feed. Its products are moved through owned assets such as grain elevators, mills, crop input stores, and a deep-water export terminal, giving it control over both inputs and distribution. The company differentiates itself through long family ownership and a steady, asset-heavy growth strategy that builds vertical integration across Western Canada and beyond. Its goal is to strengthen Canada's grain and agribusiness supply chain by linking farming, processing, and distribution with owned infrastructure.
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P&H begins construction on expansion at the Port of Quebec. Oct 15, 2026 by Lyndsey Smith Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has begun construction of two new grain storage silos at its terminal at the Port of Quebec after receiving the necessary authorizations from the Quebec Port Authority. The project marks another milestone in P&H's continued investment in Canadian agricultural infrastructure and reinforces the important role the Quebec terminal plays within the company's national grain handling and transportation network, the company says. Construction is underway and is expected to be completed in early winter 2028. Story continues below The expansion is designed to strengthen the terminal's capabilities and improve P&H operational flexibility. Fully integrated with the existing facility, the new silos will provide additional dockside storage capacity for more efficient vessel loading and unloading. The Port of Quebec is a strategic export gateway within P&H's coast-to-coast network, the company says. "This investment reflects our confidence in the future of Canadian agriculture and the critical role the Port of Quebec plays within our national network," says Anthony Kulbacki, president, P&H Grain Division. "By strengthening our capacity at this strategic export location, we will be even better able to connect Canadian growers to global markets while supporting efficient, reliable grain movement across our network."
Owner of iconic Owen Sound grain elevators to cease operations at the site. October 14, 2026 OWEN SOUND, ON - The longtime owner-operators of Owen Sound's iconic grain elevators will cease operations at the site in December, according to the union representing workers there. The president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union local that represents workers at the 1499 1st St. W. marine terminal confirmed that Parrish & Heimbecker, operating locally as Great Lakes Elevators, will permanently close its operations at the Owen Sound Harbour site in December. "The Union worked to ensure that our members at Great Lakes Elevators were treated fairly and supported throughout this process," said UFCW Local 175 president Kelly Tosato in an email. The closure will affect six employees at the Owen Sound location, the union said. Parrish and Heimbecker did not immediately respond to a request for comment. P&H has owned the Owen Sound grain elevators for over 80 years and bought out other partners in 1956. The Winnipeg-based company, with roots in Hanover, operates the site through its subsidiary, Great Lakes Elevator Co. Ltd. It can store 93,000 metric tonnes of dry product. The move comes more than a decade after P&H broke off talks with the federal government about potentially divesting Owen Sound Harbour to the company. In 2013, Transport Canada gave P&H Ltd. permission to negotiate with the federal agency to take over the federally owned Owen Sound Harbour. Those talks broke off a year later. At the time, Transport Canada made it clear it would not dredge the Owen Sound Harbour until it was divested to another interest, though the company did not give a reason for the talks breaking down, citing non-disclosure agreements. Around the same time, Owen Sound also explored taking over ownership of the harbour, but also demanded the harbour be dredged to a commercial navigation depth before assuming ownership. In 2016, the city notified Transport Canada that it did not want to buy the harbour but was interested in participating in divestiture talks. According to its website, P&H was founded in 1909 when two grain-trading families, led by W.L. Parrish from Brandon, Manitoba and Norman Heimbecker from Hanover, Ontario, joined together to become Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited. Members of the two founding families still own and manage the company. Greg Cowan
P&H selling newly acquired grain facilities to Cargill. 06.25.2026 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA - Cargill has entered agreements with Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd. (P&H) to acquire three Western Canada grain elevators and a 50% stake in the Fraser Grain Terminal near Vancouver, British Columbia. Cargill and P&H confirmed the agreements in statements provided to World Grain. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the companies said the transactions remain subject to Competition Bureau Canada review and customary closing conditions. The elevators in Vegreville and Huxley, Alberta, and Reford, Saskatchewan, were acquired by P&H when it purchased GrainsConnect Canada (GCC) as part of a deal announced in December 2025. P&H also acquired GCC's 50% stake in the Fraser terminal, which was formed as a joint venture between the two companies. The three elevators Cargill is acquiring are all 35,000-tonne facilities equipped with 134-car rail loops. The Fraser terminal is located at Fraser Surrey Docks, Port of Vancouver, and exports up to 4 million tonnes of wheat, barley, oilseeds, pulses and other commodities annually. "These investments strengthen grain movement and export connectivity across Western Canada, helping connect Prairie farmers to domestic and global market opportunities," Cargill said. "We look forward to working with employees, customers, and partners to support a smooth transition." P&H said the grain elevators will continue to operate as usual during the regulatory and closing processes. "P&H is committed to supporting a smooth transition for employees, customers, and partners while continuing to serve farmers through its broader Canadian network," P&H said. With the Cargill agreement, the only grain elevator P&H would keep from the GCC acquisition is in Maymont, Saskatchewan. Minneapolis, Minnesota, US-based Cargill's subsidiary Cargill Canada Ltd. is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with business activities in beef, poultry and oilseed processing, and livestock feed manufacturing. It also engages in crop input product retailing, as well as grain handling, milling, salt distribution and merchandising. P&H is a family-owned agribusiness based in Winnipeg with operations in grain handling and merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, feed milling and animal nutrition, along with egg grading and processing, at more than 80 locations across the country. Get better grain and ag industry search results. Adding And World Grain tells Google to prioritize World Grain stories.
Parrish & Heimbecker expands P&H Foods business with Atlantic Canada joint venture. Winnipeg, MB. (June 1, 2026) - Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, P&H Foods Inc., has entered into a joint venture with Atlantic Poultry Incorporated (API) to create a new company, P&H Foods Atlantic. The new company brings together P&H Foods' management expertise with API's established egg grading assets and deep knowledge of the Atlantic Canadian market. The joint venture represents a strategic step in expanding P&H Foods' presence in Eastern Canada and strengthening its ability to serve customers and producers across the region. Under the terms of the agreement, P&H Foods will lead the management of the grading operation, while API contributes its existing infrastructure and regional experience. "This joint venture marks an exciting new chapter for Atlantic Poultry Incorporated. Alongside P&H Foods, we will make significant investments in our operations - investments that will modernize our egg grading business, secure good local jobs, and deliver a major economic impact across our region. It will also allow us to give shoppers more choice, with an expanded product line at their local grocery store. After several years of working alongside the P&H Foods team, we know exactly who we are partnering with. P&H Foods shares our values and brings a long, proud tradition of standing behind farmers and farms. Together, as P&H Foods Atlantic, we will build a stronger, more competitive operation that creates lasting value for our employees, our producers, and our shareholders." - Mike Bannister, President & CEO, Atlantic Poultry Incorporated "This partnership reflects our continued commitment to growing our Foods business and investing in the future of Canadian agriculture. By combining our expertise with API's strong regional presence, we are well positioned to build a modern, competitive operation that supports producers, customers, and communities across Atlantic Canada. We're proud to partner with an organization that shares our values and long-standing connection to farmers and the agricultural industry" - John Heimbecker, Chief Executive Officer, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited The transaction is expected to be completed this summer, subject to customary closing conditions. About P&H Foods Inc. P&H Foods Inc., a Parrish & Heimbecker company, serves customers across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia with trusted retail egg brands, while also supplying national and international markets with value-added and industrial egg products. For more information on P&H Foods visit www.phfoods.ca About Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) is a Canadian, family owned agri-business, with roots in the agriculture industry dating back to 1909. P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations including grain handling and merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, feed milling and animal nutrition, as well as egg grading and food processing. With over 80 locations from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H leverages its well-established network of assets, strong business relationships with customers and suppliers and ongoing infrastructure development to support Canadian agricultural producers. For more information on P&H visit www.parrishandheimbecker.com About Atlantic Poultry Incorporated Atlantic Poultry Incorporated (API) is a private company, 100% owned and operated by Atlantic Canadian poultry farmers. Formed in 2012, API's roots trace back more than 80 years to ACA Cooperative Ltd., founded in 1943. API is a proud supporter of the poultry industry and provides feed, chicks, poults, and fresh table eggs year-round to customers throughout Atlantic Canada. At API, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is committed to feeding its communities through stewardship of the land and animals in its care, and to inspiring the next generation of Atlantic Canadian farmers. For more information on API visit www.atlanticpoultry.com Monika Robertson Corporate Marketing Manager Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited [email protected] Drew Redden Vice President - Sales & Corporate Development Atlantic Poultry Incorporated [email protected]
Parrish & Heimbecker has entered into a consent agreement with Canada's Competition Bureau regarding its proposed acquisition of grain handling assets, though the company disputes the regulator's competitive analysis. The Canadian agri-business emphasised the agreement does not reflect acceptance of the Commissioner's conclusions about competitive effects in Reford, Saskatchewan. Instead, PH said the decision was pragmatic, aimed at avoiding regulatory delays rather than agreeing with the Bureau's assessment. PH referenced the Competition Tribunal's 2022 Virden, Manitoba decision, which rejected the Commissioner's market definitions and found no substantial lessening of competition. The company maintains that competitive dynamics in Reford align with principles established in that ruling. Founded in 1909, PH operates over 80 locations across Canada in grain handling, flour milling, and food processing.
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Company Size
201-500
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Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Winnipeg, Canada
Founded
1909
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