Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) Supplier & Exporter

Q: Which grades do you supply?

We supply by contract based on buyer needs, commonly CWAD No. 1 to No. 3, aligned to Canada’s Official Grain Grading Guide.

Bennett’s Seed supplies Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) through contract-based programs for pasta and semolina manufacturers, grain importers, and Canadian processors. Canada is recognized as a world-leading exporter of durum wheat, and CWAD is known for high protein, strong gluten, high semolina yields, and bright yellow colour for pasta and couscous.
We focus on repeatable performance: consistent specifications by contract, lot IDs, and documentation per shipment.

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How Our Supply Programs Work

Our group runs a program model designed for consistency and traceability:
BNCP contracts directly with Prairie growers and manages the supply program.
After harvest, lots are cleaned, graded, and packaged at the nearest practical facility to origin to keep freight efficient and documentation consistent.
Lots are then allocated to our market-facing subsidiaries, and Bennett’s Seed handles final sales to domestic Canadian buyers or export markets.
This structure keeps supply predictable and audit-friendly.

CWAD Grades & Quality Alignment (CGC Framework)

CWAD is graded under Canada’s Official Grain Grading Guide. Quality outcomes are determined by grade factors that matter to millers and end-users, including test weight and hard vitreous kernels (HVK), where HVK is a grade determinant for amber durum wheat in Canada.

Export-grade minimum test weight (CWAD)

No. 1: 80 kg/hL
No. 2: 79 kg/hL
No. 3: 78 kg/hL
No. 4: 75 kg/hL

We can supply by grade and buyer-specific contract specs, and we build shipments around the parameters your receiving team uses (grade, protein targets, HVK expectations, optional falling number, and destination documentation).

Origin: Canadian Prairies (Durum-Growing Regions)

Canadian durum production is concentrated on the Prairies, primarily in Saskatchewan and Alberta, with smaller areas in Manitoba.

Documentation & Shipment Readiness

Every program shipment can be built with the documentation your team needs:
Lot IDs (shipment-level traceability)
Packing list, bill of lading, commercial invoice.
COA / analysis summary (when requested)
Destination-aligned export documentation (as required by contract)

CGC also publishes harvest and export cargo quality reporting for CWAD, which is useful context for buyers managing quality expectations across crop years.

Typical Contract Parameters (Set by Buyer, Confirmed by Lot)

Specifications are set by contract and confirmed by lot. Typical parameters include:

Grade: CWAD No. 1 / No. 2 / No. 3 (as contracted)
Protein: per contract target (method and basis defined in contract)
Test Weight: grade-aligned (see CGC CWAD export grade determination tables)
HVK (Vitreousness): grade determinant and buyer target (see CGC definition of Hard Vitreous Kernels (HVK))
Moisture: contract maximum
Dockage / foreign material: contract maximum
Optional: falling number, mycotoxin screens, other buyer-required tests (by request)

Reference: Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) – Official Grain Grading Guide (CWAD)

Note: CWAD grade factors and minimum requirements are defined in Canada’s Official Grain Grading Guide. Buyer programs may specify tighter limits than the baseline grade tolerances, confirmed by lot and documentation.

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FAQ

What is CWAD?

CWAD stands for Canada Western Amber Durum, a Canadian durum wheat class recognized for high protein potential, strong gluten properties, and high semolina yield.

What does HVK mean and why does it matter?

HVK means hard vitreous kernels. Vitreousness is a visible sign of kernel hardness, and HVK is a grade determinant for amber durum wheat in Canada.

Can you meet buyer-specific limits for moisture, foreign material, or ergot?

Yes. Specifications are set by contract and confirmed by lot. Programs can be structured to tighter limits than baseline trade tolerances.

Which grades do you supply?

We supply by contract based on buyer needs (commonly CWAD No. 1 to No. 3). Grade determination follows CGC guidance.

What is your MOQ?

MOQ is typically container-based and depends on packaging format and destination. Email your destination and packing preference for the fastest quote.

Do you provide COA and export documentation?

COA/testing can be arranged by program. Export documentation packs are aligned to destination and contract requirements.