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Richardson International

Richardson International is a global leader in agriculture and food processing and Canada's largest agribusiness.

Last updated September 10, 2026

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Overview

Richardson International is a global leader in agriculture and food processing and Canada's largest agribusiness, described as a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major grains and oilseeds. It is a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited, which began as a one-man grain merchandising operation in Kingston, Ontario in 1857. The company operates through areas including Agribusiness, Oilseed Milling, Malting, and Food & Ingredients, and has over 3,500 employees in more than 100 locations around the world.

History

Richardson International is a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited, which began as a one-man grain merchandising operation in Kingston, Ontario in 1857. James Richardson moved his business to Winnipeg, Manitoba, becoming the first company to handle grain grown by farmers in Western Canada and the first to build grain elevators in many communities across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. As the Canadian agriculture environment shifted over the years, Richardson adjusted its operations to meet the needs of its grower customers. While remaining family-owned, Richardson became exporters of Canadian grains and oilseeds, then moved into oat and durum milling and processing and packaging of canola oil products. It has now grown to become a global enterprise, operating businesses around the world.

Products and positioning

Canada's leading agribusiness and worldwide handler of Canadian grown grains and oilseeds; international oat miller and manufacturer of canola oil products; retailer and industrial supplier bringing quality ingredients to tables around the globe.

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