Grasslands Group Of Companies Announces Acquisition Of Prairie Berries Inc.

KEELER — Grasslands Group of Companies announces that it has acquired Prairie Berries Inc., a grower, processor, and manufacturer of Saskatoon berries. This acquisition represents a step towards expanding Saskatchewan’s agricultural products to more global markets.

Over the past year, Grasslands has served as Prairie Berries’ exclusive Sales Broker, which has allowed for a more smooth transition. This change also marks the retirement of Prairie Berries’ founder, Sandy Purdy, who has been involved with the company since its founding in 1993.

Prairie Berries has been involved in Saskatoon berry production through reportedly combining sustainable farming practices with a commitment to production.

“We’re incredibly proud to build upon the strong foundation Prairie Berries has established in Saskatoon berry production over the past 20+ years,” said Sandy Zielinski, CEO of Grasslands Group of Companies. “As Saskatchewan-based companies, this acquisition is meaningful to us—it allows us to honour the work that’s been done, support local agriculture, and expand the global reach of Canada’s exceptional elite berry, while remaining committed to our values of quality and sustainability.”

Grasslands says that the acquisition was made possible with the support of its partners at FCC, whose reported commitment to Canadian agriculture and agribusiness played a role in supporting Grasslands’ vision for Prairie Berries.