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Couchesne Larose collaborates on vertical farming initiative

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - General News, Press Release

Ocean Vert products will be marketed under the MIDI brand in Quebec. The first products available will be leafy greens: a spring mix baby spinach and baby arugula. The products will gradually be added to the shelves over the next few months.

Desjardins and QPMA Investing in Fruit and Vegetable Industry’s Next Generation

August 11, 2019August 11, 2019 - General News, Press Release

The Quebec Produce Marketing Association is proud to announce the signing of an annual partnership agreement with Desjardins, a financial institution with the same enthusiasm and confidence it has in the potential of the Quebec fruit and vegetable industry’s Next Generation.

Quebec: Labor challenges improve

March 20, 2019March 11, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Cathy Poynton

No discussion of the produce industry could be complete without mentioning labor. For Canadians, however, there …

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Quebec: Immigrants spur specialty demand

March 19, 2019March 11, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Cathy Poynton

In produce, niches can have their rewards, and the ethnic communities and restaurants in Montreal are …

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Montreal hits the roof for veggies

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Cathy Poynton

Lufa Farms, a rooftop hydroponic farming venture launched in Montreal in 2011, has been finding success …

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Quebec: Greenhouse growers change seasonal dynamic

March 15, 2019March 11, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Cathy Poynton

Seasonality—for both conventionally grown and organic fruits and vegetables—is always an issue for suppliers in Canada. …

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Technology changes Quebec retail

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Cathy Poynton

Technological change—whether completely welcome or not—is coming to Quebec shopping. Walmart is investing in scan-and-go technology, …

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Quebec retail responds to consumer demand

March 13, 2019March 11, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Cathy Poynton

As is happening elsewhere in North America, foodservice in Quebec is reinventing itself as a category, …

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Quebec: A model for produce consumption

March 12, 2019March 11, 2019 - Produce Blueprints, By Cathy Poynton

Over 4 million people live in the Montreal metropolitan region (along with another 4 million in …

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