By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

Global commodity trading firm Vicago Group has officially expanded into the Canadian market, marking a major step in its international growth strategy.

As part of the expansion, the company has commenced the origination of wheat and soybeans in Canada, aiming to strengthen its presence in key agricultural production hubs and enhance its global supply chain network.

Canada is recognized as one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality wheat and soybeans. By establishing an operational base in the country, Vicago Group seeks to improve sourcing efficiency, maintain quality consistency, and ensure reliable supply for institutional and industrial buyers across Africa, the Middle East, and other key markets.

Speaking on the development, Chief Executive Officer of Vicago North America, Mr. Akinjide Agosile, said the move positions the company closer to a highly reputable and transparent agricultural market.

“Expanding into Canada strengthens our ability to originate directly from a highly reputable market. It enhances supply security for our partners and reinforces our commitment to building dependable global trade infrastructure,” Agosile said.

He added that the Canadian origination desk will focus on various grades of wheat suitable for milling and industrial applications, as well as soybeans for food processing, animal feed, and industrial use.

The company noted that the expansion reflects a deliberate strategy to build resilient and diversified supply chains amid rising volatility in global commodity markets. By operating closer to source markets while maintaining strong distribution channels into demand-driven regions, Vicago aims to position itself as a structured, multi-origin global commodity platform.

With operational offices now in Nigeria and Canada, Vicago Group reaffirmed its commitment to connecting surplus-producing regions with high-demand markets, particularly at a time when global concerns around food security and agricultural inputs continue to intensify.