UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENT: NATIONAL CONSORTIUM FORMED TO ACCELERATE CANADIAN PEA BREEDING THROUGH GENOMIC SELECTION

Saskatoon, Sask., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protein Industries Canada, along with GIFS Ag Tech Enterprise Inc. and DL Seeds, will be announcing a project focused on developing a Pea Genomic Selection Platform for Canada-wide use. The project will combine AI technology with genetic, phenotypic, environmental and pedigree data provided by companies and organizations from across the country, ensuring breeders can accelerate their development work at a lower cost than traditional methods.

The announcement will take place in person at the Western Development Museum (2610 Lorne Ave in Saskatoon) during the Saskatchewan Crops Forum on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CST. Media who wish to attend in person can register by contacting Miranda Burski at 306-581-1340 or Miranda@proteinsupercluster.ca. An opportunity to ask questions of the project partners will be provided following the announcement.

Miranda Burski
Protein Industries Canada
306-581-1340
miranda@proteinsupercluster.ca

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