High-Capacity Plants
Lawrence Rice Plant
Toronto
Our flagship rice processing facility represents half a century of innovation and excellence in rice processing. Spanning 35,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing space, this facility sets unprecedented benchmarks for efficiency and quality in North America. Distinguished by its direct rail access, the plant processes an impressive 200 tones daily, showcasing our market-leading position through a combination of traditional expertise and cutting-edge automation. Our advanced electric eye sorting technology achieves remarkable 99.99% purity levels, while our proprietary cleaning processes preserve the intrinsic qualities of each rice variety.Â
The facility’s sophisticated quality control systems monitor every aspect of production, from initial cleaning to final packaging. Our team of skilled technicians operate advanced equipment that ensures consistent grain size, colour matching, and optimal moisture levels. The plant’s strategic Toronto location, combined with its rail infrastructure, enables us to manage massive volume shipments efficiently, reducing transportation costs and environmental impact while ensuring faster market delivery.
The facility’s sophisticated quality control systems monitor every aspect of production, from initial cleaning to final packaging. Our team of skilled technicians operate advanced equipment that ensures consistent grain size, colour matching, and optimal moisture levels. The plant’s strategic Toronto location, combined with its rail infrastructure, enables us to manage massive volume shipments efficiently, reducing transportation costs and environmental impact while ensuring faster market delivery.
Middlefield Pulse Plant
Toronto
Our crown jewel spans an impressive 110,000 square feet, representing the pinnacle of pulse processing innovation in North America. This state-of-the-art center houses our advanced pulse processing, dry bagging, and canning operations, supported by direct rail access that transforms our logistics capabilities. The facility’s cutting-edge robotic automation systems and AI-driven quality control represent our commitment to technological leadership in the food processing industry.Â
Our integrated efficiency management system provides real-time visibility across all operations, from raw material receipt to finished product shipping. The facility processes 400,000 pounds of pulses daily through a sophisticated network of cleaning, sorting, and packaging systems. Our advanced X-ray inspection technology for canning operations ensures unparalleled food safety, while our proprietary processing methods preserve the nutritional integrity of every pulse variety.Â
The plant’s rail infrastructure enables efficient handling of bulk shipments, significantly reducing transportation costs and environmental impact. Our comprehensive traceability protocols track every product from farm to shelf, while multiple international certifications, including HACCP, CFIA, and SQF, validate our commitment to quality excellence.
Our integrated efficiency management system provides real-time visibility across all operations, from raw material receipt to finished product shipping. The facility processes 400,000 pounds of pulses daily through a sophisticated network of cleaning, sorting, and packaging systems. Our advanced X-ray inspection technology for canning operations ensures unparalleled food safety, while our proprietary processing methods preserve the nutritional integrity of every pulse variety.Â
The plant’s rail infrastructure enables efficient handling of bulk shipments, significantly reducing transportation costs and environmental impact. Our comprehensive traceability protocols track every product from farm to shelf, while multiple international certifications, including HACCP, CFIA, and SQF, validate our commitment to quality excellence.
McNicoll Spice & Distribution Plant
Toronto
Our McNicoll facility, encompassing 80,000 square feet of advanced processing space, serves as our primary spice processing and distribution nerve center. This sophisticated operation processes 20,000 pounds of spices daily through state-of-the-art grinding and blending systems. Our custom spice blending facilities utilize advanced spectral analysis technology to ensure consistent flavour profiles and optimal potency retention.
The facility’s laboratory houses cutting-edge testing equipment for quality assurance, measuring volatile oil content, particle size distribution, and microbial compliance. Our proprietary blending systems enable the creation of custom spice formulations while maintaining strict allergen control protocols. The integrated inventory management system coordinates distribution across North America, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely delivery.
The facility’s laboratory houses cutting-edge testing equipment for quality assurance, measuring volatile oil content, particle size distribution, and microbial compliance. Our proprietary blending systems enable the creation of custom spice formulations while maintaining strict allergen control protocols. The integrated inventory management system coordinates distribution across North America, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely delivery.
St. Laurent Nut Roasting Plant
Montreal
Our 85,000-square-foot Montreal facility exemplifies the perfect fusion of artisanal expertise and modern technology in premium nut processing. This operation processes 40,000 pounds of nuts daily, combining centuries-old roasting wisdom with advanced temperature control and moisture monitoring systems. Our sophisticated roasting profiles, developed through years of expertise, ensure optimal flavour development while preserving the nutritional benefits of each nut variety.
The facility’s advanced dry roasting systems maintain precise temperature control throughout the process, while our oil roasting capabilities enable the creation of unique flavour profiles. Our custom spice blending integration allows for innovative seasoning applications, supported by real-time quality monitoring systems that ensure consistency across every batch. The plant’s temperature-controlled storage facilities maintain product freshness, while our advanced packaging technologies extend shelf life without compromising quality.
Our stringent quality assurance protocols include automated sampling, moisture analysis, and colour specification testing. The facility’s location in Montreal’s culinary hub facilitates innovation in flavour development and enables rapid response to emerging market trends.
The facility’s advanced dry roasting systems maintain precise temperature control throughout the process, while our oil roasting capabilities enable the creation of unique flavour profiles. Our custom spice blending integration allows for innovative seasoning applications, supported by real-time quality monitoring systems that ensure consistency across every batch. The plant’s temperature-controlled storage facilities maintain product freshness, while our advanced packaging technologies extend shelf life without compromising quality.
Our stringent quality assurance protocols include automated sampling, moisture analysis, and colour specification testing. The facility’s location in Montreal’s culinary hub facilitates innovation in flavour development and enables rapid response to emerging market trends.
Network Synergy: Unmatched Scale and Sophistication
Our four facilities represent North America’s most sophisticated food processing network, processing over 500,000 pounds daily. This integrated network leverages dual rail-enabled facilities for superior logistics efficiency, advanced automation systems for consistent quality, and strategic geographical positioning for optimal distribution. Our comprehensive quality control systems maintain rigorous standards across all operations, while our integrated distribution capabilities ensure seamless product flow to markets across North America.
The synergy between these facilities enables us to offer unparalleled flexibility in product development, processing capabilities, and delivery options. This network approach, combined with our commitment to innovation and quality, positions Shah Trading as the premier partner for businesses seeking excellence in food processing and distribution.
High-Capacity Plants
Lawrence Rice Plant
Toronto
Our flagship rice processing facility represents half a century of innovation and excellence in rice processing. Spanning 35,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing space, this facility sets unprecedented benchmarks for efficiency and quality in North America. Distinguished by its direct rail access, the plant processes an impressive 200 tones daily, showcasing our market-leading position through a combination of traditional expertise and cutting-edge automation. Our advanced electric eye sorting technology achieves remarkable 99.99% purity levels, while our proprietary cleaning processes preserve the intrinsic qualities of each rice variety.Â
The facility’s sophisticated quality control systems monitor every aspect of production, from initial cleaning to final packaging. Our team of skilled technicians operate advanced equipment that ensures consistent grain size, colour matching, and optimal moisture levels. The plant’s strategic Toronto location, combined with its rail infrastructure, enables us to manage massive volume shipments efficiently, reducing transportation costs and environmental impact while ensuring faster market delivery.
The facility’s sophisticated quality control systems monitor every aspect of production, from initial cleaning to final packaging. Our team of skilled technicians operate advanced equipment that ensures consistent grain size, colour matching, and optimal moisture levels. The plant’s strategic Toronto location, combined with its rail infrastructure, enables us to manage massive volume shipments efficiently, reducing transportation costs and environmental impact while ensuring faster market delivery.
Middlefield Pulse Plant
Toronto
Our crown jewel spans an impressive 110,000 square feet, representing the pinnacle of pulse processing innovation in North America. This state-of-the-art center houses our advanced pulse processing, dry bagging, and canning operations, supported by direct rail access that transforms our logistics capabilities. The facility’s cutting-edge robotic automation systems and AI-driven quality control represent our commitment to technological leadership in the food processing industry.Â
Our integrated efficiency management system provides real-time visibility across all operations, from raw material receipt to finished product shipping. The facility processes 400,000 pounds of pulses daily through a sophisticated network of cleaning, sorting, and packaging systems. Our advanced X-ray inspection technology for canning operations ensures unparalleled food safety, while our proprietary processing methods preserve the nutritional integrity of every pulse variety.Â
The plant’s rail infrastructure enables efficient handling of bulk shipments, significantly reducing transportation costs and environmental impact. Our comprehensive traceability protocols track every product from farm to shelf, while multiple international certifications, including HACCP, CFIA, and SQF, validate our commitment to quality excellence.
Our integrated efficiency management system provides real-time visibility across all operations, from raw material receipt to finished product shipping. The facility processes 400,000 pounds of pulses daily through a sophisticated network of cleaning, sorting, and packaging systems. Our advanced X-ray inspection technology for canning operations ensures unparalleled food safety, while our proprietary processing methods preserve the nutritional integrity of every pulse variety.Â
The plant’s rail infrastructure enables efficient handling of bulk shipments, significantly reducing transportation costs and environmental impact. Our comprehensive traceability protocols track every product from farm to shelf, while multiple international certifications, including HACCP, CFIA, and SQF, validate our commitment to quality excellence.
McNicoll Spice & Distribution Plant
Toronto
Our McNicoll facility, encompassing 80,000 square feet of advanced processing space, serves as our primary spice processing and distribution nerve center. This sophisticated operation processes 20,000 pounds of spices daily through state-of-the-art grinding and blending systems. Our custom spice blending facilities utilize advanced spectral analysis technology to ensure consistent flavour profiles and optimal potency retention.
The facility’s laboratory houses cutting-edge testing equipment for quality assurance, measuring volatile oil content, particle size distribution, and microbial compliance. Our proprietary blending systems enable the creation of custom spice formulations while maintaining strict allergen control protocols. The integrated inventory management system coordinates distribution across North America, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely delivery.
The facility’s laboratory houses cutting-edge testing equipment for quality assurance, measuring volatile oil content, particle size distribution, and microbial compliance. Our proprietary blending systems enable the creation of custom spice formulations while maintaining strict allergen control protocols. The integrated inventory management system coordinates distribution across North America, ensuring optimal stock levels and timely delivery.
St. Laurent Nut Roasting Plant
Montreal
Our 85,000-square-foot Montreal facility exemplifies the perfect fusion of artisanal expertise and modern technology in premium nut processing. This operation processes 40,000 pounds of nuts daily, combining centuries-old roasting wisdom with advanced temperature control and moisture monitoring systems. Our sophisticated roasting profiles, developed through years of expertise, ensure optimal flavour development while preserving the nutritional benefits of each nut variety.
The facility’s advanced dry roasting systems maintain precise temperature control throughout the process, while our oil roasting capabilities enable the creation of unique flavour profiles. Our custom spice blending integration allows for innovative seasoning applications, supported by real-time quality monitoring systems that ensure consistency across every batch. The plant’s temperature-controlled storage facilities maintain product freshness, while our advanced packaging technologies extend shelf life without compromising quality.
Our stringent quality assurance protocols include automated sampling, moisture analysis, and colour specification testing. The facility’s location in Montreal’s culinary hub facilitates innovation in flavour development and enables rapid response to emerging market trends.
The facility’s advanced dry roasting systems maintain precise temperature control throughout the process, while our oil roasting capabilities enable the creation of unique flavour profiles. Our custom spice blending integration allows for innovative seasoning applications, supported by real-time quality monitoring systems that ensure consistency across every batch. The plant’s temperature-controlled storage facilities maintain product freshness, while our advanced packaging technologies extend shelf life without compromising quality.
Our stringent quality assurance protocols include automated sampling, moisture analysis, and colour specification testing. The facility’s location in Montreal’s culinary hub facilitates innovation in flavour development and enables rapid response to emerging market trends.
Network Synergy: Unmatched Scale and Sophistication
Our four facilities represent North America’s most sophisticated food processing network, processing over 500,000 pounds daily. This integrated network leverages dual rail-enabled facilities for superior logistics efficiency, advanced automation systems for consistent quality, and strategic geographical positioning for optimal distribution. Our comprehensive quality control systems maintain rigorous standards across all operations, while our integrated distribution capabilities ensure seamless product flow to markets across North America.
The synergy between these facilities enables us to offer unparalleled flexibility in product development, processing capabilities, and delivery options. This network approach, combined with our commitment to innovation and quality, positions Shah Trading as the premier partner for businesses seeking excellence in food processing and distribution.