Originally a senior Vice President with Standard Brands (Nabisco) in Montreal, Mr. Ralph Knowles moved westward to Fergus, Ontario in the late 70's to start the Canadian division of Gilbertson &Page, a Great Britain based company that specializes in premium pet food.

Recognizing the limited market for premium pet food in Canada, Mr. Knowles switched his focus to Infra-Red Roasting of grains for the food and beverage industry. Among Mr. Knowles first customers were Hart Breweries of Ottawa and McAuslin's of Montreal (known for the Oatmeal Stout). read more …