Victor Martens, Cigi’s first Executive Director, passed away on July 26, 2017 at the age of 97. Mr. Martens was integral to the creation of Cigi, leading the organization from its inception in 1972 to 1981. During this period Cigi established itself as a unique organization based on a vision to build a facility that … continue reading →
Senior managers from Grupo Trimex, Mexico’s largest milling company and a customer of Canadian wheat, recently came to Cigi on a technical exchange for the first time. The one-week program followed a Cigi investigative mission to Mexico last February representing the first visit to a number of milling company facilities including Grupo Trimex which has … continue reading →
Cigi’s flagship program, the International Grain Industry Program, marked a milestone this July when it was held for the 50th time since 1973. The 22 participants from 14 countries that arrived in Winnipeg on July 9 followed in the footsteps of the more than 1,000 wheat customers from 81 countries on six continents who attended … continue reading →
The Canadian International Grains Institute marks its 50th International Grain Industry Program starting July 9 when 22 customers from 14 countries arrive in Winnipeg for two weeks of technical demonstrations, industry sessions and tours focused on Canadian wheat. “For the 50th time, Cigi’s International Grain Industry Program is welcoming key Canadian wheat customers from around … continue reading →
Three provincial wheat commissions and seven grain companies/handlers become core funders, new board will oversee Cigi’s future direction WINNIPEG – The Canadian International Grains Institute is pleased to announce its new board of directors, signalling the beginning of a new funding model and board structure for the organization. Comprising five representatives from the provincial wheat … continue reading →
