Preval AG

What Preval AG does

Pr\u00e9val AG is a family-owned, vertically integrated agribusiness headquartered in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, operating 36 diversified agricultural subsidiaries across six segments: Animal Feed (Les aliments Serval Canada, NRV, Les aliments Promix), Horticulture and Field Crops (Les pommes de terre du T\u00e9miscamingue, Les c\u00e9r\u00e9ales Normandins, Les Champs de l'Avenir), Farming (D\u00e9limax veaux lourd, Bergerie Richelieu/Bergemax, Napierveau), Transformation/Processing (Abattoir St-Germain, Jacques Forget, Les cuirs D\u00e9limax International), Transportation (Transport Dofax Lt\u00e9e), and Consumer Brands (Montpak International, Catelli Brothers, Volaille Novo, Ferme Bunny Farms, Downey Farms, COHN Produce/Farms). The company employs 1,200 people across 51 nationalities in Canada (Quebec, Ontario), the United States (Massachusetts, New Jersey, Wisconsin), and Brazil (S\u00e3o Paulo). Founded on a vision of founder and CEO Fabien Fontaine, who imagined the vertically integrated model at age 16, Pr\u00e9val AG is the stated leader in veal production in North America and was recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies in 2021. The business is run jointly by the three Fontaine brothers: Fabien (animal production and field crops), Donald (transportation and horticulture), and Alexandre (meat processing and marketing).

Name

Preval AG

Legal name

Préval AG

Website

https://prevalag.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pr\u00e9val AG is a family-owned, vertically integrated agribusiness operating 36 subsidiaries across animal feed, livestock, meat processing, crops, transportation, and consumer brands. It is the stated leader in North American veal production, employing 1,200 people across Canada, the United States, and Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meat Production and Agribusiness

NAICS

Animal Slaughtering and Processing (31161), Poultry Processing (311615), Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Hog and Pig Farming (1122)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Poultry Slaughtering And Processing (2015), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Poultry Nutrition (Feed & Premixes) (HLAMAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Offal & Variety Meats Processing (Liver, Kidney, Heart, Tongue, Tripe) (AFANAJAA), By-Product & Offal Processing (Edibles: Variety Meats) (AFANABAJ), Specialized Dairy Nutrition Base Powder & Premix Manufacturing (Vitamin/Mineral/Functional Premixes) (AFAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Veal production
• Meat processing
• Animal feed
• Fresh meat distribution
• Agricultural products

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-hyacinthe

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Meat Products Sales: Revenue from processing and selling veal, beef, lamb, chicken, pork, and turkey products through consumer brands and wholesale channels
2. Horticulture and Field Crops: Revenue from vegetable production, potato production, and grain processing including conventional and organic grains
3. Transportation Services: Transportation fleet (Transport Dofax Ltée) for livestock and food products, serving internal operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Préval AG is a vertically integrated agri-food company that produces, processes, and distributes meat (veal, beef, lamb, chicken, pork, turkey), vegetables, potatoes, grains, and animal feed through 36 diversified agricultural subsidiaries. Operating a "farm to fork" model, the company controls every step from animal feed and livestock farming through meat processing to wholesale distribution to grocery retailers, warehouse clubs, and foodservice operators.

Product overview

Preval AG is a vertically integrated agri-food company operating 36 diversified agricultural subsidiaries across six business segments: Animal Feed, Horticulture and Large-Scale Farming, Farming & Company, Transformation (meat processing), Transportation, and Consumer Brands. The company operates on a "farm to fork" model, controlling production from livestock and crop cultivation through meat processing and distribution. Consumer-facing products include Montpak International, Catelli Brothers, Volaille Novo, Ferme Bunny Farms, Downey Farms, and COHN Produce/Farms. The company employs 1,200 people across operations in Canada, the USA, and Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Montpak International: Veal, lamb, and beef meat processing. Products sold at grocery stores and Costco.
• Catelli Brothers
• Volaille Novo

Products and services

• Montpak International Consumer brand for veal, lamb, and beef meat products processed and packaged for distribution through grocery stores and Costco warehouse clubs.
• Catelli Brothers Consumer brand for veal and lamb processing based in Collingswood, New Jersey, USA, distributing through retail and foodservice channels.
• Volaille Novo Consumer brand for chicken processing based in Varennes, Québec, featuring innovative chicken preparation methods.
• J&G Foods Specialty and organic case-ready fresh meat products based in Sutton, Massachusetts, USA, added to the portfolio through a November 2021 acquisition.
• Ferme Bunny Farms Vegetable production farm based in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, supplying produce through Préval's distribution network.
• Downey Farms Potato production company based in Melancthon, Ontario, supplying potatoes through Préval's distribution network.
• COHN Produce / Farms Produce and farming operation based in Alliston, Ontario, supplying fruits and vegetables through Préval's distribution network.
• Animal Feed Products Milk replacer, animal nutrition, and micronized grain products produced by Les aliments Serval Canada (Louiseville), NRV (Ixonia, Wisconsin), and Les aliments Promix (Wickham) for use in Préval's vertically integrated livestock operations and external customers.
• Transportation Services (Transport Dofax Ltée) Livestock and food product transportation services based in La Présentation, Québec, supporting internal operations and external customers.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 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

One partnership is on record.

• J&G FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 November 2021Acquisition of J&G Foods' assets, a supplier of case-ready fresh meat based in Sutton, Massachusetts. The deal expands Préval's North American portfolio to include J&G's specialty and organic meat offerings, with leadership roles for J&G's current management team remaining in place.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maple Leaf Foods: Canadian vertically integrated protein company operating across pork, poultry, and prepared meats with strong sustainability positioning. Most direct comparable given shared Canadian base, multi-species protein model, and branded retail presence.
• Olymel: Quebec-based pork and poultry processor owned by La Coop f\u00e9d\u00e9r\u00e9e, with slaughtering, further processing, and branded retail products. Highly comparable due to overlapping product mix, Quebec footprint, and mid-market North American distribution.

Broad incumbents

• JBS USA: One of the largest global meat processors (beef, pork, poultry, lamb) with vertically integrated operations across the Americas. Comparable on multi-species protein processing, scale, and geographic spread, though far larger and publicly listed.
• Tyson Foods: U.S. publicly listed protein company with vertically integrated beef, pork, chicken, and prepared foods operations. Comparable on integrated farm-to-fork model, branded retail presence, and multi-species protein mix, though much larger scale.
• Cargill: Privately held global agribusiness with animal nutrition, livestock, and meat processing operations across North America. Comparable on vertical integration, animal feed + livestock + processing model, and family/founder-style private ownership.
• Perdue Farms: Privately held U.S. poultry company with integrated breeding, feed, farming, processing, and branded retail products. Comparable on vertically integrated poultry model, premium branding, and private/family ownership profile.
• Hormel Foods: U.S. publicly listed branded foods company with diversified protein portfolio including turkey, pork, and prepared meats. Comparable on multi-protein branded retail offerings and foodservice distribution.
• Smithfield Foods (WH Group): Vertically integrated pork producer and processor in the U.S., owned by WH Group. Comparable on farm-to-fork pork model, multi-protein processing capabilities, and large foodservice/retail customer base.

Regional players

• Agropur Cooperative: Large Quebec-based dairy cooperative producing milk, ingredients, and dairy nutrition products including milk replacers. Comparable on Canadian footprint and overlap in milk replacer/animal nutrition adjacencies to Pr\u00e9val's Serval subsidiary.

Emerging players

• Butterball: North America's largest turkey producer with vertically integrated farming and processing. Comparable on turkey production and consumer-branded protein presence, though narrower species focus than Pr\u00e9val.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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