WHAT:

Members of the Media are invited to a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of Phytokana's Dry Fractionation Facility—one of the largest capital investments ever made in Strathmore, Alberta.

WHO:

Chris Theal, President and CEO of Phytokana

Tyler Groeneveld, CEO of Protein Industries Canada

Chantelle de Jonge, MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore

His Worship Pat Fule, Mayor of Strathmore

Also in attendance:

David Bexte, MP for Bow River

Councillor Jamie Spring Chief of Siksika Nation

Following the announcement, speakers and officials will be available to answer questions.

WHEN:

Friday, November 13, 2026

10:00 a.m. ABT (UTC−6)

WHERE:

Phytokana Site Facility

84 Orchard Way

Strathmore, AB (40 minutes' drive from downtown Calgary)

GPS: 51.031176, -113.390199 

Parking available on site, proceed through gate at south end of Orchard Way.

WHY:

Phytokana will officially break ground at the site of its new $45 million Dry Fractionation Facility, and provide an update on the planned construction timeline and significant economic benefits for the region and the province. Information will be available about the innovative and sustainable design of the new facility that will make it a first in North America, the employment opportunities Phytokana will create, and the faba bean protein and flour to be sourced and produced from local farms for a global customer base.

VISUALS:

Capture visuals of speakers and local officials breaking ground, active construction equipment on site, and an artist's rendering of the finished plant.