Guelph, 10 March 2025 – Gowans, a provider of livestock nutrition, production management and business consulting services, has become a national partner in Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine. Gowans is now part of Bioenterprise Canada’s national network of partners, members, advisors and resources focused on growing agri-food innovation across the country.
“To be successful, Canada’s agri-food sector needs innovation across the entire value chain and Gowans will add valuable perspectives, connections and resources from the livestock and animal nutrition industries to the Engine,” says Dave Smardon, Bioenterprise CEO. “We are excited to work with Gowans and form greater connections with their clients and stakeholders across Canada.”
Gowans has its roots in Western Canada. They provide independent feeding program services and production advice tailored to the needs of their clients in the livestock sector across Canada and internationally. Its consulting team also conducts detailed analyses to identify production and financial constraints and makes recommendations to our clients to enhance their profitability.
“By joining Bioenterprise, we are able to connect with a national network of experts, industry leaders, and innovators in the Canadian agri-food ecosystem and further our mission of providing valuable, independent advice and services to our members,” says Julie Pilon, Information Technology Manager at Gowans. “We are looking forward to accessing mentorship and funding guidance to support our growth in agri-technology, identifying strategic partners that could help us expand our services and discovering opportunities to collaborate with other innovators.”
About Bioenterprise Canada
Bioenterprise is Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine. As the country’s national agri-technology focused commercialization accelerator, Bioenterprise uses its 20 years of industry experience and its national and international network of experts, mentors, funders, advisors, researchers, government and industry partners to help small and medium-sized agri-food businesses connect, innovate and grow.
About Gowans
Gowans is a group of professionals who provide multidisciplinary services and support to the world’s animal production sector. Their specialized team of experts provides independent feeding program services and production and business management advice to the poultry, swine, beef, and dairy sectors in Canada and internationally.
For more information:
Dave Smardon, Bioenterprise Canada, dave.smardon@bioenterprise.ca
Julie Pilon, Gowans, julie.pilon@gowans.com