By Alice McFarlane

CANTERRA SEEDS acquires Alliance Seed

May 1, 2025 | 12:34 PM

Two seed companies, now under one umbrella, and will expand distribution access across the Prairies.

Effective today, CANTERRA SEEDS has taken over Alliance Seed, a pedigreed seed business with over 115 years of history in Canadian agriculture. Alliance was previously owned by Paterson Grain.

The acquisition supports CANTERRA SEEDS’s goal of expanding its footprint in the pedigreed seed market by bringing proven varieties such as CDC Endure milling oats and AAC Leroy VB CWRS wheat to more farmers across Western Canada.

CANTERRA SEEDS CEO Brent Derkatch said they are excited to welcome Alliance into the CANTERRA family.

“Alliance Seed has built an impressive portfolio and a network supported by committed seed growers. With our experience, we’re confident we can build on this strong foundation, help the brand grow, and offer even more value to Canadian farmers,” Derkatch said.

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The move complements CANTERRA SEEDS’s existing investment in Limagrain Cereals Research Canada with a commitment to long-term crop development. Through the acquisition, CANTERRA SEEDS will expand distribution with an increasing number of seed growers.

Alliance Seed will continue to operate as a standalone brand under CANTERRA SEEDS with key staff.

Shane Paterson is the Director of Trading and Transportation for Paterson Grain and former President and Chair of Alliance Seed. He said founding and growing Alliance Seed has been an incredible journey, and he’s proud of what the team has accomplished.

“As we looked for the right successor, it was important to find someone who aligned with Alliance Seed’s culture and commitment to personalized service and we found that in CANTERRA SEEDS,” Paterson said. “This new chapter brings exciting opportunities for the Alliance Seed brand, and we look forward to continuing our support through our retail network.”

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com