Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has begun commissioning its new pea protein isolate production facility in Yorkton, SK.
The new plant will produce pea protein isolates, a key ingredient used in plant-based foods and other applications. The facility will scale up LDC’s existing pea protein offerings and allow the company to meet increasing global demand for plant-based ingredients, said a company release on Tuesday.
In addition to pea protein, the Yorkton facility will also produce pea fibre and a proprietary pea starch that can be used in industries including pet food, building materials and paper manufacturing.
James Zhou, LDC’s chief commercial officer and head of the company’s Food & Feed Solutions platform, said the project reflects the company’s strategy to diversify revenue through higher-value food ingredients while leveraging proprietary technology developed through its internal research and development programs.
Global demand for pea protein has expanded rapidly in recent years due to its non-allergenic and non-GMO characteristics, as well as its versatility in food products such as plant-based meats, dairy alternatives and nutritional foods.
Located in one of the world’s largest pea-growing regions, the facility is built at the site of LDC’s existing oilseeds processing complex in Yorkton. The new operation is expected to employ about 60 people by the end of 2026.
