Emerald Seed Products is supporting research related to the characterization and extraction of unique plant components. This research aims to add value to crops grown in western Canada by identifying, isolating, and commercializing economically important components. Emerald Seed Products is involved in developing new crop varieties, implementing innovative process technology, and assessing the efficacy of products for various applications.

Plant Breeding & Crop Production

Emerald Seed Products collaborates with plant breeders to develop new crop varieties that are suited to our climate, and which contain unique components for the development of commercial products. Plant breeding research supported by Emerald Seed Products has lead to the registration of improved fenugreek varieties. Research continues to improve variety characteristics and discover novel traits in new crops.

Emerald Seed Products and the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre cooperated with Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food & Rural Revitalization to publish a Farm Fact Sheet: Fenugreek in Saskatchewan. The Fact Sheet provides detailed information on farm production, storage and handling and markets for fenugreek.

Emerald Seed Products has over ten years experience in growing and processing fenugreek, so any interested growers are encouraged to contact Emerald for more information.

Process Technology

Process technology research is focused on developing optimal systems for the extraction of high value crop components. This research has resulted in the United States and Canadian patents Method of Extraction of Commercially Valuable Fractions of Fenugreek. Currently, processing capabilities are being applied to a number of crops, further expanding our product line.

Efficacy Assessment

Emerald Seed Products emphasizes the importance of clinical trials to verify the efficacy of natural health products. Current information for fenugreek can be found in Fenugreek Research. Food applications for products incorporating fenugreek have been identified by industry-leading companies. Emerald Seed Products is continually evaluating new applications for existing products and generating new products to fit market needs.