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Canadian Food Inspection Agency grants Agrisoma and PGF Biofuels approval for Brassica Carinata meal


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
June 25, 2014

Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. (“Agrisoma”) and PGF Biofuels Ltd. (“PGF Biofuels”), in conjunction with Paterson Grain, are pleased to announce the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (“CFIA”) regulatory approval for Brassica carinata (“Carinata”) meal for use in feed for grower and finisher beef cattle in Canada.

Marketed under the brand name Resonance® Carinata, this industrial oilseed produces a high protein meal that can now be used as a source of protein in livestock feed. The CFIA’s approval, in conjunction with similar approvals in other international markets allows for Canadian Carinata meal sales and is an important part of the continued development for the Resonance Carinata value chain.

CFIA regulatory approval for cattle feed in Canada means that Resonance Carinata meal has been through rigorous animal safety and efficacy testing. In his research-based evaluation of the Carinata meal, Dr. John McKinnon, Professor at the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Beef Industry Chair, concluded that, “Carinata meal is relatively low in fibre and an excellent source of crude protein that is readily degradable by rumen bacteria. As such, this meal can be used effectively to meet the rumen degradable protein needs of growing cattle.”

“While the primary market for Resonance Carinata has always been renewable aviation and biodiesel fuels, the value of its high quality meal is an important part of Carinata’s overall market success,” said Mr. Andrew Paterson, Chief Executive Officer of PGF Biofuels. “With Resonance Carinata meal now approved by the CFIA, the market potential for this crop, and its related opportunity for growers, continues to expand.”

“Enabling Resonance Carinata meal to be sold within Canadian borders is an integral step to increasing efficiency and delivery of benefits to the growers and partners along the Carinata value chain,” said Steven Fabijanski, President and CEO of Agrisoma. “We applaud CFIA for making this science-based regulatory decision that will accelerate the adoption of this innovative industrial oilseed and its co-products.”

About Agrisoma Biosciences Inc.

Agrisoma Biosciences Inc. is an agricultural company that has commercialized Carinata, a non-food oilseed crop designed for the sustainable production of biofuels. Agrisoma sells Carinata seed products under the Resonance brand name and uses advanced crop improvement technologies to provide superior crop varieties to growers. For further information about Resonance Carinata, Agrisoma and its technology, collaborations and partnerships, please visit www.agrisoma.com.


About PGF Biofuels Ltd.

PGF Biofuels Ltd. is a subsidiary of Paterson GlobalFoods Inc., a family owned international Agri-Food business with over 100 years of history in the Canadian grain industry. PGF Biofuels Ltd. is focused on the production and marketing of Carinata for industrial oilseed markets around the globe. For more information about PGF Biofuels Ltd., please visit www.pgfbiofuels.com.



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Published: June 25, 2014

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