Louis Dreyfus Company announced it has started commissioning its new pea protein isolate production facility in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, marking the company’s expansion into value-added plant-based ingredients.
The facility scales production of LDC’s existing pea protein isolates offering to meet growing market demand for plant-based proteins. Located at the site of LDC’s existing oilseeds processing complex, the plant sits strategically in one of the world’s largest pea-producing regions.
“As part of our strategy to diversify revenue through value-added products, we are proud to launch our pea protein isolates portfolio, leveraging our proprietary technology developed by our in-house R&D capabilities,” said James Zhou, LDC’s chief commercial officer and head of the Food & Feed Solutions Platform.
The new facility will produce pea protein isolates alongside pea fiber and proprietary pea starch for multiple industries. While pea protein targets food applications, the fiber and starch will serve pet food, building materials and paper industries.
Charles-Antoine Dubois, LDC’s global head of plant proteins, highlighted the growing demand for pea proteins due to their non-allergen and non-GMO status. “We are proud to offer clean taste pea protein isolates, sourced from North American farmers with full supply chain traceability,” Dubois said.
The plant expects to employ approximately 60 people by the end of 2026. Brian Conn, LDC’s country manager for Canada, emphasized the company’s commitment to ongoing investment in Saskatchewan and strengthening partnerships with Canadian farmers.
