Canadian Grain Commission announces new partnership to support Canadian soy food industry
News release
October 23, 2024 Winnipeg Canadian Grain Commission
In partnership with Soy Canada, the Canadian Grain Commission is now delivering the Soy Quality Program that the Canadian soy food industry has come to rely on.
Previously delivered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Harrow Research and Development Centre, this program has contributed to Canada’s strong reputation as a reliable supplier of high-quality food grade soybeans to global markets. The Canadian Grain Commission is uniquely suited to build upon the legacy of the Harrow Research and Development Centre, given its expertise in soy quality evaluation and its international reputation for scientific excellence.
In its new form, the Soy Quality Program will continue to deliver quality testing for new food-grade soybean varieties and performance testing of soy food products, including soymilk, miso and tofu. In addition to quality and performance assessments, researchers in the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory will provide scientific expertise to support important stakeholder relationships with customers, Canadian exporters, seed companies and academics.
The program will be led by Dr. Ning Wang, Research Scientist and Program Manager for Pulse Research at the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory. Support for the program has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Soy Canada.
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“The Soy Quality Program is an ideal match for the Canadian Grain Commission’s scientific expertise and focus on grain quality. I would like to thank the staff at Soy Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the Canadian Grain Commission who collaborated to bring this program to its new home.”
David Hunt
Chief Commissioner, Canadian Grain Commission
“My team and I are excited to bring the Grain Research Laboratory’s expertise to a program of such value to the soy food industry, and look forward to receiving the first samples.”
Dr. Ning Wang
Research Scientist and Program Manager for Pulse Research, Grain Research Laboratory, Canadian Grain Commission
“We’re confident the Canadian Grain Commission will continue the proud Canadian tradition of measuring soy quality. We’re committed to continuing to provide our customers trusted information on how our varieties will perform in their soy food manufacturing facilities.”
Brian Innes,
Executive Director, Soy Canada
Quick facts
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The Canadian Grain Commission will analyze up to 2,300 samples per year from variety trials conducted in the major soybean-producing provinces of Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba. These results will ensure that future varieties available to producers meet the high quality standards customers expect from Canadian food-grade soybeans.
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The Canadian Grain Commission will conduct soy food performance testing on up to 100 samples of soymilk, miso, and tofu products made with this year’s crop. The results will be used by marketers and exporters to promote sales of Canadian food-grade soybeans.
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The Canadian Grain Commission and Soy Canada will work together to promote the Soy Quality Program and Canadian food-grade soybeans in international markets.
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Contacts
Christianne Hacault
Head of Communications, Canadian Grain Commission
204.229.0128
christianne.hacault@grainscanada.gc.ca
Canadian Grain Commission
The Canadian Grain Commission is the federal agency responsible for establishing and maintaining Canada’s grain quality standards. Its programs result in shipments of grain that consistently meet contract specifications for quality, safety and quantity. The Canadian Grain Commission regulates the grain industry to protect producers’ rights and ensure the integrity of grain transactions.
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