Industry: Agri-Food Processing
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Founder Featured: Elysia Vandenhurk, Co-Founder

Three Farmers Foods is a proudly Saskatchewan-based company turning pulses grown on the Prairies into high-protein, plant-based snacks enjoyed across North America. Co-founded by Elysia Vandenhurk, a Red Seal chef turned food entrepreneur, the company’s roots are firmly planted in the belief that value-added agriculture should begin right where the food is grown.

“Saskatchewan is the breadbasket of the world for pulses. Our question was simple: how do we add value right here, where it all begins?”

Founded on the idea of connecting consumers to their food and farmers, Three Farmers creates roasted chickpea, lentil, and fava bean snacks made from locally grown ingredients. Their mission? To nourish the world through wholesome, healthy food, produced in Saskatoon and delivered globally.

Why the Saskatoon Region?

Local Support, Global Growth

Saskatoon’s unique business ecosystem has played a critical role in Three Farmers’ journey. From early days at the farmer’s market to working with major retailers like Costco and Loblaws, the region’s collaborative spirit has fueled every stage of their growth.

“There’s no ego here. People are open to sharing their challenges and what they’ve learned. If you ask questions, the support is here.”

The company also benefits from a workforce with strong agricultural and technical roots, an advantage that has translated well into food manufacturing. As demand for healthy, high-protein snacks continues to grow, Three Farmers is ready to meet that need from right here in Saskatoon.

Investment Opportunity Highlights

Strategic Location with Access to Raw Materials
Three Farmers’ success is anchored in their ability to process ingredients where they are grown. Being situated in Saskatchewan, one of the largest producers of pulses globally, reduces supply chain risk and cost.

Active Local Investment Ecosystem
The company’s growth was supported by respected regional investors, showing that Saskatoon offers not just physical proximity to resources but financial capital to scale innovation.

Workforce Depth in Agri-Food and Trades
The region provides a steady pipeline of skilled talent, including tradespeople and ag professionals, well-suited to food manufacturing and adaptable for high-growth companies.

National and International Market Reach
From Saskatoon, Three Farmers has grown from local markets to national retailers and international export. The infrastructure and support systems in place enable companies to scale while remaining locally rooted.

A Message to Business

“Tap into the business community early. Ask questions. People here are genuinely willing to help.”

With a growing footprint, a talented team, and a strong sense of place, Three Farmers is a shining example of what’s possible when local values meet global ambition.

Three Farmers Foods puts Saskatoon on the map, one crunchy, protein-packed snack at a time.

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Ready to grow where innovation meets opportunity?

Whether you’re looking to relocate, expand, or invest, the Saskatoon Region offers the ingredients for success: strategic location, skilled talent, and a business community that lifts each other up.

Follow the lead of companies like Three Farmers Foods and discover how Saskatoon can support your next stage of growth.

Let’s talk about what’s possible.