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Poultry Services Boosted by Elite Services

Poultry Services Boosted by Elite Services
Sep 25, 2025
By Farms.com

Elite grows poultry handling reach across Western Canada

Elite Services has announced its expansion into Manitoba through a new agreement with Unity Catchers. This move strengthens Elite’s presence across Western Canada and reinforces its long-term commitment to serving poultry producers with dependable, high-quality services. 

Under the agreement, Elite will take full responsibility for poultry operations previously managed by Unity Catchers. Customers will experience a seamless transition, as existing crews and service commitments will continue without interruption.  

Elite plans to introduce additional resources, advanced systems, and specialized expertise to improve the safety and efficiency of poultry handling across Manitoba. 

Chris Vanrietschoten of Elite highlighted the company’s dedication, stating that Elite has built its reputation over 20 years by focusing on professionalism, animal welfare, and operational excellence.  

"Elite has built its reputation over the past 20 years by focusing on professionalism, animal welfare, and operational excellence," said Chris Vanrietschoten of Elite. "Our entry into Manitoba reflects our long-term commitment to supporting poultry producers across Western Canada with consistent, high-quality services." 

As part of the partnership, Unity Catchers will become a shareholder in Elite’s Manitoba operations. This ensures strong local representation, continuity for customers, and the benefits of Elite’s larger platform and stability. 

Already operating in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, Elite’s entry into Manitoba marks a significant step in its Western Canadian growth strategy. By combining local knowledge from Unity Catchers with Elite’s established practices, the company aims to deliver dependable poultry services and support the province’s poultry producers with confidence and care. 

This expansion positions Elite Services as one of the region’s foremost poultry service providers, reinforcing its role in supporting the agriculture industry with safe, professional, and efficient poultry handling operations. 

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