SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, January 8, 2026 — The Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership (GAAP) has teamed up with 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Co. Ltd., marking a significant step in agri-food innovation. This partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the LGCY: Innovation Hub.
This collaboration highlights GAAP’s effort to boost Saskatchewan’s agri-food sector and establish Canada as a leader in biotechnology. Together, GAAP and 9 Mile Legacy aim to enhance fermentation processes, which are vital for various food and beverage innovations.
The MOU sets a clear path for both organizations to utilize their strengths—GAAP’s advanced bioreactor systems and LGCY’s brewing facilities. This partnership will enable startups to grow from small-scale experiments to large-scale production, facilitating faster development of innovative products.
Statistics from recent surveys indicate that the global fermentation market is projected to grow significantly. By 2027, it could reach $50 billion, driven by rising demand for fermented foods and beverages. This growth offers a promising backdrop for the GAAP and 9 Mile Legacy collaboration to flourish.
With this partnership, startups can access shared resources and expertise. Martin Wilding, GAAP’s Lab Manager, notes, “We are combining our strengths to create new opportunities, which could change the face of agri-food innovation.”
In addition to fermentation processes, the partnership will also explore integrating analytical tools that demonstrate how effective these techniques can be in real-world applications.
This new alliance underlines Saskatchewan’s potential as a center for agri-food and biotechnology innovation. As the industry evolves, collaborations like this will help shape a more sustainable and innovative future.
For more details, check out the full article on Business Wire.
For media inquiries, you can contact:
Martin Wilding, GAAP Lab Manager
Email: Martin@gaapvc.com
Phone: 306-361-1413
Shawn Moen, CEO and Co-founder, 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Co. Ltd
Email: shawn@9milelegacy.com
Phone: 306-380-6814
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