A&L Canada Laboratories

What A&L Canada Laboratories does

A&L Canada Laboratories Inc. is an ISO 17025 accredited agricultural testing laboratory founded in 1985 by Greg Patterson and headquartered at 2136 Jetstream Rd, London, Ontario. The company operates a full-service diagnostics platform spanning soil analysis (including its proprietary VitTellus Soil Health program), plant tissue analysis, environmental testing, microbiological testing using PCR, 16S rDNA/ITS sequencing, and Next-Generation Sequencing, cannabis compliance testing under Health Canada regulations, livestock feed analysis using wet chemistry and NIR spectroscopy, and disease diagnostics covering 400+ plant pathogens. Distribution is direct, via 11 regional technical representatives across Canadian provinces (Ontario, Quebec, Western Canada, Maritime), a bilingual (English/French) client portal at portal.alcanada.com for sample submission and real-time result delivery, and an e-commerce storefront reselling Agdia diagnostic products. Customers are diversified across farmers and growers, Certified Crop Advisors and Professional Agrologists, licensed cannabis producers, food and beverage processors, livestock and dairy operators, and residential users reached via the Verified Landscape channel.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-sample testing services priced via custom quotes, with ancillary one-time product revenue from Agdia diagnostic resales (ImmunoStrips $100-$247, AmpliFire $12,870, AmplifyRP XRT $1,003.60, ImmunoComb $773.50). Indirect demand is subsidized by the Government of Canada's On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), which reimburses 85-90% of eligible costs. On November 4, 2025, the company was acquired by Rock River Laboratory Inc., a US-based agricultural lab network, in a transaction that valued the broader Deveron-related asset bundle at US$36.4 million; the A&L Canada Laboratories name, Canadian operations, and founder Greg Patterson's leadership role are all retained under the new parent.

Name

A&L Canada Laboratories

Legal name

A&L Canada Laboratories Inc.

Website

https://alcanada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

A&L Canada Laboratories is an ISO 17025 accredited agricultural testing lab in London, Ontario, providing soil, plant tissue, microbiological, cannabis, feed, and disease diagnostics to farmers, agronomists, cannabis producers, and food processors across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Laboratory Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Pathogen & Disease Diagnostics Services (Plant, Soil, Water) (AFACAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forage & Feed Testing Services (Silage, Hay, Pasture) (AFACAKAM), Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen) (AFALAAAA), Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAD), Regulatory Compliance & HACCP Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALAAAD)

Keywords

• Agricultural testing services
• Soil analysis
• Plant tissue analysis
• Cannabis testing
• Disease diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Testing Services: Laboratory testing services for soil, plant tissue, environmental samples, livestock feed, and disease diagnostics. Services are provided on a per-sample basis with various testing packages and turnaround times ranging from 1-10 business days depending on analysis type.
2. Microbiological Testing Services: Comprehensive microbiology testing including food safety, water quality, environmental monitoring, and cannabis compliance testing using PCR and DNA sequencing methods with 48-hour turnaround for food pathogens.
3. Cannabis Testing Services: Full-spectrum cannabis testing including cannabinoid profiling, terpene analysis, microbiological testing, heavy metals, residual solvents, and compliance testing under Health Canada regulations.
4. Livestock Feed Analysis: Nutritional testing for animal feed using wet chemistry and NIR methods, serving dairy, beef, swine, and equine operations with packages ranging from basic forage analysis to complete total mixed ration testing.
5. Agdia Diagnostic Products: Resale of Agdia diagnostic supplies including ImmunoStrips and AmpliFire isothermal fluorometer for in-field plant pathogen detection. Products sold directly through the A&L online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

A&L Canada Laboratories operates an ISO 17025 accredited full-service agricultural laboratory providing comprehensive testing and diagnostic services including soil analysis, plant tissue analysis, environmental testing, cannabis testing, microbiological testing, livestock feed analysis, and plant disease diagnostics. The company also distributes Agdia diagnostic products for on-site pathogen detection through its online shop.

Product overview

A&L Canada Laboratories is a full-service agricultural testing laboratory offering a comprehensive suite of diagnostic services for sustainable agriculture, environment, and food systems. The portfolio includes core testing services (Soil Analysis, Plant Tissue Analysis, Environmental Testing, Cannabis Testing & Analysis, Microbiological Testing, Livestock Feed Testing, and Disease Diagnostics) supported by proprietary products including VitTellus Soil Health, Plant Monitoring Program (PMP), TerraSiteRx data platform, and The Berry Patch resource hub. Additional offerings include PFAS Testing and Pesticide/Herbicide Residue Analysis. Services are accessed through a Client Portal for sample submission and result viewing. The company also distributes Agdia diagnostic products (ImmunoStrips, AmpliFire, AmplifyRP, ImmunoComb) for on-site pathogen detection. The company operates as part of the Rock River Laboratory network following a 2025 acquisition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VitTellus Soil Health: Advanced soil analysis program developed by A&L Canada Laboratories providing comprehensive assessment of soil vitality.
• TerraSiteRx
• The Berry Patch
• Plant Monitoring Program (PMP)

Products and services

• Soil Analysis

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 plant pathogens can be detected across a wide range of crops
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Rock River LaboratoryflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Rock River Laboratory, a US-based global laboratory network with 50 years of agriculture experience, has acquired A&L Canada Laboratories. This strategic integration combines A&L's technical excellence and Canadian market presence with Rock River's broader scale, operational resilience, and growth momentum. Greg Patterson continues his leadership involvement and the A&L Canada Laboratories name is maintained. The combined laboratory network continues delivering technical excellence to the agriculture industry with unsurpassed customer service.
• AgdiacoreTechnology or IntegrationA&L partners with Agdia, the global leader in plant pathogen diagnostics, to offer ImmunoStrips and AmplifyRP diagnostic products. Agdia provides rapid, on-site tools for early and routine plant disease detection, allowing detection of over 50 pathogens in minutes. A&L resells Agdia products through their online shop and integrates these tools into their comprehensive diagnostic services.
• Government of Canada (OFCAF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerA&L Canada Laboratories serves as a testing partner for farmers participating in Canada's On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). The company provides soil sampling and nutrient analysis services that qualify for government funding under BMP practices including nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing. OFCAF covers up to 85-90% of eligible costs, making A&L services more accessible to Canadian farmers.
• Verified LandscapeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Verified Landscape (verifiedlandscape.com) for residential soil testing services. A&L provides the laboratory analysis while Verified Landscape handles the residential customer interface for lawn and garden soil testing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Intertek: Global quality assurance provider with agriculture, food, and environmental testing services across multiple continents. Broad incumbent comparable to A&L in regulated laboratory testing and certification workflows.
• Eurofins Scientific: World-leading food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and ag-testing laboratory network. Operates Eurofins Agroscience Services and acquired US ag-testing labs (AgSource). Broad incumbent overlap with A&L in microbiology, soil, and food safety.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with agricultural commodity, food, and environmental testing offerings. Broad incumbent overlapping with A&L in food safety, environmental, and soil testing for commodity and processor customers.
• SGS Agriculture & Food: Global testing, inspection, and certification giant with extensive agricultural, food, and environmental testing services worldwide. Broad incumbent competing with A&L in larger-scale and multinational food/ag accounts.

Direct peers

• Waters Agricultural Laboratories: US-based agricultural testing laboratory providing soil, plant tissue, water, nematode, and feed analysis to farmers, agronomists, and researchers. Comparable mid-sized ag-testing peer serving row-crop and specialty growers.
• Sure-Tech Laboratories: Indiana-based agricultural and environmental testing laboratory providing soil, plant tissue, water, and feed analysis to US Midwest farmers and agronomists. Comparable mid-market peer with similar customer profile.
• Midwest Laboratories: Omaha, Nebraska-based ISO 17025 accredited agricultural and environmental testing lab offering soil, plant tissue, water, manure, feed, and PFAS testing. Direct peer with comparable service breadth and North American farmer customer base.
• Rock River Laboratory: Watertown, Wisconsin-based agricultural testing laboratory with 50 years of experience offering soil, plant tissue, forage, manure, and water analysis. Direct competitor and now parent of A&L Canada Laboratories; highly comparable service menu across the Midwest US and Canada.
• Dairyland Laboratories: Arcadia, Wisconsin-based agricultural testing lab specializing in soil, plant tissue, forage, and water analysis with strong NIR feed testing capability. Direct peer to A&L's livestock feed and soil testing lines.
• Agri-Analysis (part of Eurofins): Pennsylvania-based agricultural testing laboratory offering soil, plant tissue, manure, and water analysis to Northeastern US growers. Comparable mid-sized regional ag-testing peer with similar customer mix of farmers and agronomists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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