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Poultry service expands into Manitoba

A company that provides poultry catching and handling services will expand into Manitoba.

Under the agreement, Elite Services (Elite) will assume full responsibility for poultry services operations previously carried out by Unity Catchers (Unity).

Elite spokesperson Chris Vanrietschoten said the company has built its reputation over the past 20 years by focusing on professionalism, animal welfare, and operational excellence.

“Our entry into Manitoba reflects our long-term commitment to supporting poultry producers across Western Canada with consistent, high-quality services,” he said.

As part of the agreement, Unity will become a shareholder in Elite’s Manitoba operations, continuing with local representation while benefiting from the scale and stability of Elite’s platform.

Customers will not be affected by the transition with existing crews and service commitments continuing without disruption. Elite will bring additional resources, systems, and expertise to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient poultry handling across the province.

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