We welcome Avena Foods as a SAI Platform member
16th April 2026
“We are proud to be joining SAI and verifying the regen ag practices of Canadian oat and pulse farmers. These relationships across the value chain are an expression of Avena’s vision: Partnering for safe, healthy diets and a sustainable world.”
Wayne Arsenault, CEO, Avena Foods Limited
We are pleased to welcome Avena Foods, a Canadian specialty miller working closely with farmers to deliver high‑quality, allergen‑free oat and pulse ingredients to manufacturers worldwide. Avena is a leading supplier of sustainably grown oats and pulses—crop categories central to regenerative agriculture and low‑carbon farming systems. Known for its Purity Protocol oat range, functional pulse ingredients and organic, non‑GMO products, the company serves food and beverage manufacturers, pet food producers, nutraceutical firms and global ingredient companies. Its model is built on long‑standing farmer partnerships and a commitment to resilient, climate‑smart production across the Prairies.
Avena embeds sustainability in its supply chains through its Avena Purity Protocol for gluten-free oats, and Avena RegenAg Protocol (ARAP), an outcome‑based framework that verifies regenerative practices across its oat and pulse networks. Grounded in full traceability and robust farmer accountability, ARAP supports improvements in soil health, climate resilience and responsible land management. These programs reflect Avena’s sustained focus on credible verification, transparent data systems and continuous improvement in sustainable crop production.
By joining SAI Platform, Avena seeks to align its existing work with globally recognised frameworks, particularly the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) and the Regenerating Together Programme (RTP). As an active member of the crops working group, Avena will contribute insights from its oat and pulse supply chains while benefiting from harmonised metrics, benchmarking pathways and shared transition guidance. Its technical expertise in traceability, purity protocols and farm‑level data collection will support collective learning and the development of practical, scalable solutions for regenerative crop systems. We are delighted to welcome Avena and look forward to working together to accelerate credible, sustainable and regenerative agriculture.
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