Canadian Grain Commission initiates claims process for unpaid deliveries to Pipeline Foods, ULC

The Canadian Grain Commission has initiated a claims process to compensate producers for unpaid deliveries to Pipeline Foods, ULC.

On July 8, 2021, Pipeline Foods, LLC, the parent company of Pipeline Foods, ULC, filed petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Pipeline Foods is prohibited from paying unpaid obligations incurred prior to July 8, 2021 except by order of the Bankruptcy Court and voluntarily suspended the purchase of grain from Canadian producers on July 9, 2021. The company subsequently filed an additional petition on July 12, 2021, extending protections to all subsidiaries, including Pipeline Foods, ULC.

Pipeline Foods, ULC, had one grain dealer licence and 2 primary elevator licences located at:

• Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
• Wapella, Saskatchewan

Claim process details

Preliminary claim packages have been sent to the security provider for review. While we cannot predict how long individual claim reviews will take, we are committed to working with the security provider to ensure they are concluded in a timely manner. After the security provider’s review, we will send each claimant written notice outlining the final amount of their payment. If you have questions about your package or haven't received your package, please contact us.

Licensing status of Pipeline Foods, ULC

Pipeline Foods, ULC is no longer licensed by the Canadian Grain Commission effective January 1, 2022.