LDC and PepsiCo Expand Regenerative Agriculture Initiative in Canada’s Canola Belt
20 May 2026, Connecticut: Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has partnered with PepsiCo to advance a regenerative agriculture program in Saskatchewan, Canada, one of the world’s leading canola-producing regions and an important sourcing hub for ingredients used in PepsiCo products across North America.
The initiative is designed to support farmers in adopting regenerative and restorative agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting local ecosystems. Farmers participating in the program receive training and technical guidance through the Canadian Prairies Trusted Advisor Partnership (TAP), which connects growers with advisors offering science-based and practical recommendations to help scale regenerative agriculture practices.
In 2025, the program supported 16 farmers across nearly 25,000 acres, producing around 26,000 tonnes of canola cultivated under regenerative agriculture practices aligned with the program framework. For 2026, the partners aim to expand the initiative to approximately 45,000 acres.
Program outcomes will be assessed using the Cool Farm Tool, a globally recognised framework that helps estimate and monitor indicators such as farm-level greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity impacts. The data-driven approach is expected to help growers track changes over time and improve farm management strategies.
“With climate challenges affecting crops and farmer livelihoods, the long-term resilience of food and agricultural supply chains requires a transition to more sustainable practices at farm level,” said Paul Hrycyk, Regenerative Agriculture Project Manager at LDC.
“Our program with PepsiCo reflects our shared focus on supporting regenerative agriculture practices through this collaboration, and our belief that joint investment and actions are essential to scale and accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. Together, we aim to contribute to more resilient farming systems that help to conserve ecosystems and natural resources, while fostering climate resilience and prosperity for farming communities,” Hrycyk added.
Margaret Henry, Vice President – Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture at PepsiCo, said the company’s agricultural supply chain depends on resilient farming systems and strong farmer partnerships.
“PepsiCo is rooted in agriculture, and farmers are central to the food systems we depend on. By working closely with farmers to understand what works best for their operations, we can help promote the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices that can support soil health and strengthen resilience on the farm. This approach is intended to support productivity and stability for growers while helping sustain the natural resources the industry relies on. When farmers thrive, we all thrive,” she said.
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