FDP Group acquires Yen Bros Food Service

Nov 05, 2025

The FDP Group, a leader in the distribution of ethnic, organic, and conventional produce, has acquired Yen Bros Food Service Ltd. (“Yen Bros”), a food service distributor based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Founded in 1972, Yen Bros has proudly served customers across the Lower Mainland for more than 50 years, combining a commitment to exceptional customer care with an extensive range of quality fresh and processed produce, meats, dairy, grocery, and non-food products.

“This strategic acquisition will further strengthen our ability to service our food service customers and to meet their changing requirements,” said Adri de Wet, group president. “Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected food network and we welcome Yen Bros to our group of companies.”

“At Yen Bros, success has always been rooted in quality, integrity and service. We are pleased that our values align seamlessly with the FDP Group,” said Ari Nikula, president of Yen Bros.

Looking ahead, the FDP Group will continue to prioritize its customers by providing exceptional service and quality by strengthening their global partnerships.

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Can winter canola open new opportunities for growers in the Mid-South? In this agronomy update from Noxubee County, Mississippi, Pioneer agronomist Gus Eifling shares an early look at a first-year winter canola trial and what farmers are learning from the field.

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If harvest timing lines up with early May, growers may be able to transition directly into another crop during ideal planting windows. Ongoing field trials will help determine whether canola could become a viable rotational option for the region.

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How winter canola is performing in its first season in this Mississippi field

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What the crop looks like as it moves from bolting into bloom

Fertility strategy, including nitrogen and sulfur applications

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Upcoming trials comparing soybeans after canola vs. traditional planting

As more growers look for ways to maximize acres and diversify rotations, experiments like this help determine what new crops might fit into existing systems.