The Andersons

About The Andersons

The Andersons is an agri-food and food manufacturing business located on Hyland Drive in Blenheim. It serves as an agribusiness partner for Ontario farmers and as a trusted supplier for domestic and international food processors and wholesalers. The company specializes in the procurement, processing, and distribution of various agricultural products, including grains, oilseeds, and specialty crops. The company offers a wide range of products such as white pea beans, dark and light red kidney beans, pinto beans, azuki beans, popcorn, and dry pack grocery products. They are specifically recognized as a supplier of food-grade beans, including organic and Identity Preserved (IP) soybeans. The Andersons provides private label services with flexible packaging options, such as re-sealable bags, and manages freight logistics for global markets. Their services include grain marketing alternatives, customized risk management solutions for growers, and an agronomy department that provides in-season crop reports for IP soybeans and dry beans. Originally founded as Thompsons Limited, the company carries on a legacy of providing high-quality food-grade grains. It was the first grain elevator in the world to obtain SQF Level 3 accreditation. The business emphasizes sustainability, integrity, and safety, holding various certifications including FSSC 22000, CIPRS plus HACCP, and USDA NOP Organic Certificate of Conformity. They maintain a dedicated Non-GMO manual to ensure due diligence from seeding to shipping. The Andersons operates facilities in Ontario and a subsidiary in the United States that specializes in contract production for selected dry bean varieties. They offer various delivery and submission forms for producers, including inspection and shipping forms, crop protection product forms, and specific forms for edible and IP FSB beans.