Granny’s Poultry Cooperative purchases turkey further processor

Located in Winnipeg since 1948, Prairie Produce is a federally inspected turkey further processor that specializes in the production of specialty and low sodium turkey roasts and rolls and has been primarily servicing the healthcare, food service and institutional markets for the last 23 years.

“This acquisition shows our continued commitment to our producers, the poultry industry, and is a logical expansion to our business,” says Craig Evans, chief executive officer for Granny’s Poultry. "It’s a first step for us into the further processing business. We’re committed to providing consumers with healthy, convenient meal options."

Over the past 18 months, Granny’s has introduced several new poultry products that are infused with flax, reduced in sodium, and certified through the Heart and Stroke Foundation and carry the Health Check symbol. The company currently has over 67 turkey producers and a portion of its production will be used in this facility to manufacture these specialty products.

Evans says more new products will be introduced over the coming months, such as ginseng-fed chicken as well as flax-fed chicken and turkey.

Granny’s Poultry is Manitoba’s largest poultry processor, with over 480 employees.