DG Global

What DG Global does

DG Global Inc. is a privately-held Canadian agricultural commodity trader and exporter founded in 2005 and headquartered in Toronto (North York), Ontario. The company specializes in containerized exports of food-grade non-GMO soybeans, grains, pulses, and special crops, serving both Canadian agricultural producers and international buyers across more than 60 countries. Its physical asset base spans eight disclosed sites: the Toronto head office, a Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) pulse processing plant acquired from Ilta Grain in October 2019, a Quebec (Port of Montreal) containerization facility acquired from CanEst Transit in December 2019, and five Ontario grain elevators (Shetland, Staples, Talbotville, Princeton, Becher) acquired from OntarioGrain L.P. in June 2023.

The operating platform combines asset-heavy processing infrastructure with a sales-led, direct-export go-to-market motion. The Saskatoon plant delivers 300k MT of annual capacity and over 18,000 MT of segregated storage across 60+ silos, handling 15+ commodities for food-grade, non-GMO, conventional, and organic categories. The CanEst Transit facility contributes 68,000 tonnes of silo storage and high-speed trans-loading (350 mt/hour rail and truck receiving) with identity-preservation capabilities. Certifications include Canadian Grain Commission licensing, CPRIS/HACCP food safety standards, and Pro-Cert Organic certification. The CEO, Dwight Gerling, is described as personally involved in opening new export markets globally.

Revenue is generated through agricultural commodity export sales on a transactional basis (selling containerized commodities sourced from Canadian producers to international buyers) and through processing, storage, and handling service fees at owned facilities. The firm does not publicly disclose pricing or unit economics. Marketing relies primarily on a corporate website, LinkedIn presence, and earned media; distribution is anchored by direct enterprise sales to international buyers and direct relationships with Canadian farmers through the elevator network. The company maintains strategic partnerships with Canada Organic, the Global Pulses Confederation, the Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association, and USA Pulses.

Name

DG Global

Legal name

DG Global Inc.

Website

https://dgglobal.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DG Global Inc. is a Toronto-based, privately-held Canadian agricultural commodity trader and exporter, founded in 2005, that markets and distributes food-grade non-GMO soybeans, grains, pulses, and specialty crops through containerized exports to buyers in over 60 countries from its network of grain elevators and processing facilities in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Commodity Exports

NAICS

Grain and Field Bean Merchant Wholesalers (424510)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Export Grain Terminals (Port-Based) (AFAOAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grain Merchandising & Origination Facilities (AFAOAAAD)

Keywords

• Agricultural commodity exports
• Pulse processing services
• Grain elevator operations
• Containerized grain shipping
• Specialty crop trading

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Commodity Export: DG Global exports containerized agricultural commodities including soybeans, grains, pulses and special crops to over 60 countries worldwide. Revenue is generated through the sale of commodities sourced from Canadian producers.
2. Processing and Storage Services: The company provides processing, storage, and handling services for agricultural commodities at its facility network, supporting the export of containerized products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DG Global is a Canadian agricultural commodity trader and exporter that sources, processes, stores, and exports containerized non-GMO soybeans, grains, pulses, and special crops to buyers in more than 60 countries. The company operates grain elevators, a 300k MT-capacity pulse processing plant, and containerization facilities across Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, offering food-grade, conventional, and organic commodity handling with full identity preservation.

Product overview

DG Global is a Canadian agricultural commodity trading and export company established in 2005. The company operates as a single unified platform offering containerized commodity trading services with specialized subsidiaries: DG Global Grains (Ontario grain elevators), DG Global West (Saskatchewan pulse processing), and CanEst Transit (Quebec containerization). Core offerings include sourcing, processing, storage, and exporting of soybeans, grains, pulses, and specialty crops to over 60 countries. The company also provides cash bids pricing tools for producers. Recent growth has been driven through acquisitions including Ilta Grain (2019), CanEst Transit (2019), and OntarioGrain assets (2023).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves customers in over 60 countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canada OrganiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDG Global partners with Canada Organic, a leading organization promoting the growth of the organic industry in Canada. Through this partnership, DG Global ensures that its products meet the highest organic standards and works to promote the growth and sustainability of the organic industry in Canada.
• Global Pulses Confederation (GPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnership with GPC, DG Global leverages their expertise and resources to bring customers the best possible products and services. This partnership enables DG Global to provide highest quality food products while supporting the sustainability of the pulse industry worldwide.
• Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDG Global and CPSC have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen their respective positions in the global pulse and special crops markets. Together, they aim to promote sustainable agriculture practices, enhance market access, and drive growth for the Canadian pulse and special crops industry.
• USA PulsesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSA Pulses is known for its dedication to quality and sustainability. Through this partnership, DG Global is able to offer USA Pulses products to its customers, expanding its product offerings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BroadGrain Commodities: Canadian containerized grain, pulse, and specialty-crop exporter headquartered in Ontario with global buyer network. Closest direct comparable to DG Global: similar product mix (non-GMO, organic, conventional), containerized export model, founder-led growth, and Canadian origination network.
• Parrish & Heimbecker: Privately-held Canadian grain trader and processor operating elevators, mills, and export channels. Directly comparable as a privately-held, multi-generation Canadian grain merchandiser with domestic elevator network and international reach.
• Paterson GlobalFoods: Privately-held Canadian grain handling and food company with elevator, processing, and export operations across the Prairies. Directly comparable as a Canadian origin-based grain merchant serving international markets.
• AGT Food and Ingredients: Canadian pulse and specialty crop processor and exporter with global reach. Closely comparable product mix (pulses, lentils, specialty crops) and containerized export model to international food manufacturers and aid organizations.

Broad incumbents

• Richardson International: Largest privately-held Canadian agribusiness, operating grain handling, processing, and export terminals across Western Canada. Comparable as a Canadian grain merchandiser and exporter, though substantially larger in scale and product breadth than DG Global.
• Viterra: Global grain merchant and major Canadian elevator/port operator (now part of Glencore/Bunge consortium). Overlaps with DG Global on Canadian origination and bulk/container export to international buyers, but operates at much greater scale and across multiple origins.
• Cargill: World's largest agricultural commodity trader with significant Canadian origination and global containerized supply chains. Overlaps with DG Global on commodity merchandising and export to 60+ countries, though Cargill's product range and capital base are far broader.
• Bunge Global: Global agribusiness and grain trader with Canadian origination and extensive port-side export infrastructure. Comparable activity in containerized agricultural commodity export, though Bunge operates globally and across multiple commodity verticals.
• Louis Dreyfus Company: Global integrated commodity merchant with significant grains/oilseeds origination and containerized export capability. Overlaps with DG Global on international marketing of grain and pulses, but operates a vastly larger, vertically integrated origination-to-shipping platform.

Regional players

• GrainCorp: Australia's largest grain handler and exporter with port-based terminals and global containerized/bulk grain marketing. Comparable business model (origin elevators plus port terminal export), but operates in a different origination geography than DG Global.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dg-global
• Facebookfacebook.com/dgglobalquebec

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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