Glanbia's Flax Plant burns to the ground

This is a sad day for the flax business in Canada as Glanbia Nutritionals" flax plant located in rural Manitoba burnt to the ground yesterday.

The Angusville plant was the worlds largest flax processing facility producing 47 high quality value-added products servicing major international Fortune 500 companies globally.  Glanbia officials could not be reached for comment.  Most likely the local workers will be out of a job.   Full details are available in the Winnipeg Free Press

Flax is used in breads, smoothies, cereals, energy bars and pet food.