The commitment underscores Mars Canada’s long-term confidence in the province as a strategic hub for its North American operations.
The agreement will allow growers in southwestern Ontario to sell grain through a wider marketing network while Bacres continues to operate its Alvinston elevator.
The company says both loaves are made with a house crafted gluten free sourdough starter and incorporate sprouted ancient grains to enhance flavor and texture, positioning the products as a bridge between artisanal sourdough taste and mainstream, gluten free convenience.
In addition to pea protein, the company said it will commercialize pea fiber and a proprietary pea starch produced at the new Yorkton facility.
The transaction follows a definitive share purchase agreement dated February 12, 2026, and Restart Life confirmed the deal’s closing in a company statement that framed the acquisition as a strategic step toward transforming the firm into a revenue producing organization.