Northern Lights Foods consists of an Organic Foods division. We are the worlds’ largest exporter of Certified Wild Rice and a growing exporter of organic wild mushrooms. Our products are marketed in Canada and are exported throughout Europe, The United States, and Japan. In 2001 our accomplishments were recognized when we were awarded the prestigious Canadian Export Award.
Northern Lights Foods is the first company in Canada to offer organically certified wild mushrooms. The product line includes Morels, Chanterelles and Matsutake mushrooms. They are available in fresh, dried and frozen. The organic mushrooms are harvested in the Boreal Forest of Northern Saskatchewan, which is one of the most pristine environments in the world.
Wild Rice
We’re proud to carry the QAI Certified Organic emblem as proof our wild rice satisfies the high standards set out by international inspectors. Growth of Northern Lights Wild Rice is naturally stimulated in fresh and pure Canadian waters, ensuring our product originates in a perfect setting and flourishes in its natural, ideal environment. Its natural quality is ensured as it is carefully cultivated, roasted to taste and prepared for shipping.
With its distinctive dark colour and alluring roasted aroma, Northern Lights Wild Rice gives any presentation on added dimension in both sight and smell. Northern Lights Wild Rice is harvested at precisely the right time to ensure the grains are at their peak and will plump as much as four times their size when cooked.
Northern Lights Wild Rice is high in fibre, low in fat, rich in protein and stacked with minerals and essential vitamins. Combined with great taste and its Certified Organic designation, Northern Lights Wild Rice is the ideal choice for distributors to a health conscious public.
Wild Mushrooms
The first of mushrooms to emerge from the forest floor is (Morchella sp), or the Black morel. This superb delicacy, begins to appear towards the middle of May, and can still be found well into the month of June. As the spring harvest of morels comes to a close, the (Cantharellus cibarius) or “true” chanterelle is beginning to show. This mushroom is favoured by gourmet chefs and consumers, throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. The chanterelle mushrooms in our region, are said to have one of the finest flavors, and size variations in the marketplace. With the right conditions, and adequate moisture, the chanterelle season can be extended well into September or even until the first frost.
During the peak of the chanterelle season, towards the end of the second week of August, harvestors turn their focus on the first signs of the elusive (Tricholoma magnivelare) or Pine Mushroom (Matsutake). This particular mushroom has been enjoyed primarily by the Japanese people for more than a millennium, and is of great value in their culture. The people of Japan believe the Matsutake is a symbol of fertility, good fortune, and happiness and it is considered an honor to receive this gift from another.
At Northern Lights Foods, we are pleased to have become the first certified organic QAI Quality Assurance International, harvestor, processor, and wholesale distributor of these products in Canada. With our local buying stations situated in the communities of the northern boreal forest, we are able to harvest quality mushrooms, and deliver them fresh daily to our processing facility in LaRonge. At our facility only the choice mushrooms are cleaned, and sorted for drying or fresh distribution worldwide to our valued customers. At Northern Lights Foods our mission is to ensure our customers receive the finest quality mushrooms, prompt service and competitive pricing in all of the products we harvest.
CONTACT US
Northern Lights Foods
Phone: (306) 425-3434
Fax: (306) 425-4100
Address: Box 480
La Ronge, SK
S0J 1L0
Email: info@northernlightsfoods.com
Website: www.northernlightsfoods.com
General Manager - Terry Helary
