The Health Food sector of excellence established the Health Food Consortium, which is made up of agri-food processors. Its members are committed to developing and marketing value-added products designed to contribute to a healthier food offer. The Consortium aims to pool networks of contacts, state-of-the-art technologies, and applied knowledge with a view to developing new health foods and ensuring the growth of companies throughout the region. All agrifood sector stakeholders may take part in the Consortium’s initiatives and reap the benefits of the synergies it creates.

1. The Health Food sector of excellence established the
Health Food Consortium, which is made up of agri-food
processors. Its members are committed to developing
and marketing value-added products designed to con-
tribute to a healthier food offer. The Consortium aims to
pool networks of contacts, state-of-the-art technologies,
and ­applied knowledge with a view to developing new
health foods and ensuring the growth of companies
throughout the region. All agrifood sector stakeholders
may take part in the Consortium’s ­initiatives and reap
the benefits of the synergies it creates.
www.consortiumalimentssante.ca
Health
Food
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2. FOOD PRODUCTS
Organic essential oils and hydrosols (essential
waters) for food, cosmetic and therapeutic use
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United-States, Belgium, France, Germany,
United Kingdom, Lithuania, Asia (China, Japan,
Taiwan)
CLIENTELE
Distributors, food processors, importers, producers,
institutions, restaurants, retailers
CERTIFICATIONS
Aliments du Québec, Ecocert Canada, NOP (USDA),
CFIA facility certification
FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.aliksir.com
Aliksir essential oils is a family business specialized in the
production of organic essential oils and hydrosols since
1988. Passionate about medicinal plants, Aliksir de-
veloped its expertise by documenting and experimenting
with aromatic plants native to Quebec.
Aliksir extracts essential oils using the traditional steam
distillation process originally developed for perfumery.
The company prefers to use slow, low pressure distilla-
tion to provide the most complete chemical composition
and ensure the quality and wholeness of its oils.
Recently, after many months of research and develop-
ment, Aliksir proudly introduced its new collection of Es-
sential Water concentrated organic hydrosols. Premium
quality healthy aromatics, Essential Water holds great
promise for the food processing industry such as in the
preparation of healthy drinks by making the aroma of
fresh plants available in a convenient format.
Aliksir cares deeply for the environment and never com-
promises on quality, which is why it enjoys such an envi-
able reputation and position in the world of aromather-
apy and the many other fields that use essential oils.
ALIKSIR HUILES ESSENTIELLES

3. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.krispykernels.com
www.yum-yum.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Nuts, peanuts, seeds, dried fruits, potato chips,
salty snacks
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, exports to some regions
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, institutional, mass, C&G Stores
CERTIFICATIONS
ISO, HACCP, FSSC 22000, Kosher, CAC
(Certified Allergen Control)
Founded in 1946, Aliments Krispy Kernels is a 100%
Canadian, third-generation, family-owned company. We
employ 300 people and distribute over 400 products
sold under two brands—Krispy Kernels and Yum Yum.
We have three manufacturing plants, including one pea-
nut-free facility.
Since 1946, quality has always been our #1 priority. Ali-
ments Krispy Kernels only chooses premium quality in-
gredients and seasonings to ensure the best taste and
texture. We never compromise on quality or taste. We
continue to innovate, and strive to be a proactive com-
pany that offers fresh premium quality snacks in order to
respect the founder’s philosophy of excellence.
Aliments Krispy Kernels

4. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.atrium-innovations.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Natural health products (powders, capsules,
­soft-gels, tablets, liquids, chewable tablets)
SALES TERRITORY
Worldwide in more than 35 countries, including
Canada and the United States
CLIENTELE
Mainly healthcare practitioners, health food and
specialty stores
CERTIFICATIONS
Complies with the Natural Health Product
­Directorate (NHPD) in Canada and FDA Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the United States
Organic Certification CARTV and Ecocert
(in Canada), NOP (in the United States)
Atrium Innovations
Atrium Innovations is a globally recognized leader in the
development, manufacturing, and commercialization of
innovative, science-based natural health products, that
are distributed in more than 35 countries. The company
offers healthcare practitioner and specialized retail
­product brands that are at the forefront of science,
­innovation, and education. Atrium has over 1,100
­employees and operates seven manufacturing facilities
that comply with current good manufacturing practices
(GMP).

5. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.leclerc.ca
FOOD PRODUCTS
Cookies, chewy bars, coated chewy bars,
energy bars, crackers, and nougat bars
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States, Mexico, England
(exports to 22 countries)
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, food manufacturers, institutions,
restaurants, large retailers, brand owners
CERTIFICATIONS
GFSI, HACCP, Kosher, CAC (Certified Allergen
Control), QAI (organic), AIB International, FPA-Safe,
BRC Food Technical Standard, Guelph Food
Technology Centre, OK Lab
Founded in 1905 by François Leclerc, Biscuits Leclerc
has expanded remarkably over the past 25 years
and now has five state-of-the-art facilities and over
650 employees. The company, which is headquartered
just outside Quebec City, boasts nearly $275 million in
sales. Specialized in the production of cookies, cereal
bars, and crackers, Leclerc exports its products to over
20 countries.
Recognized throughout the industry as an innovator,
the company meets the tastes and expectations of a
discerning clientele that likes to eat healthy and well.
Biscuits Leclerc

6. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.bel-gaufre.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Traditional waffles, maple-flavoured waffles,
savoury waffles
SALES TERRITORY
Quebec
CLIENTELE
Retailers, distributors, hotels, institutions,
restaurants, supermarkets
Bel-Gaufre was founded in 1978 by the Debroux family
and quickly became the largest importer of Belgian
­waffles in Canada. From its start in the fast food busi-
ness, Bel-Gaufre branched out into distribution in the
early 2000s. Bel-Gaufre is renowned for its traditional
Belgian-style Liège waffles made from pearl sugar
­specially imported from Belgium. The sugar caramelizes
on the outside of the waffle as its bakes, giving it its
­signature taste.
Bel-Gaufre won the Radio-Canada award for the best
waffle in 2010, beating out other well-known brands sold
in grocery stores in Montreal.
Bel-Gaufre waffles are available at major Quebec
retailers and prestigious hotels, including the Château
Frontenac and Loews le Concorde.
The Bel Gaufre restaurant on Rue Saint-Jean in Old
Quebec has been sharing the great taste of these
products for over 35 years.
Bel-Gaufre

7. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.boulangeriestmethode.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
A line of over 200 bakery and pastry products
(Sliced bread, artisan sliced bread , rolls, cookies)
SALES TERRITORY
Quebec, Maritimes, Ontario
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, big box stores, institutional,
sub-contractors, convenience stores,
independent banners
CERTIFICATIONS
Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke
Foundation, Health Check, Ecocert Canada,
American Heart Association
Boulangerie St-Méthode
Boulangerie St-Méthode specializes in the processing
and distribution of healthy and natural bakery products,
mainly for the Quebec market.
Founded by a dynamic husband and wife team in 1947,
Boulangerie St-Méthode is still a family-run business.
In 1975, management of the company was taken over by
the sons. The transfer led to a new business strategy
underpinned by a better understanding of consumer
needs and expectations.
Boulangerie St-Méthode celebrated its 60th anniversary
in 2007 and to mark the occasion, it introduced a new
healthy image through its signature, packaging, and cor-
porate mission. The revamped image helped spur growth
and give the company access to new markets. Since
then, company growth has continuously outpaced the
industry average.

8. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.malimousse.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Seafood mousses, spreads, dips, sauces
SALES TERRITORY
Canada
CLIENTELE
Distributors, supermarkets
CERTIFICATIONS
HACCP
Cuisine Malimousse
Founded in 1989, Malimousse is a family business that
has grown and evolved with the adoption of new tech-
nologies. Mindful of the highest standards of quality, we
produce a wide range of foods from the riches gleaned
from the ocean and the earth. We are committed to our
customers and constantly strive to give our best.

9. FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT: www.creationslesgumes.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Vegetable-based desserts and treats: cookies,
brownies, and cakes of all sizes.
SALES TERRITORY
Quebec City Area
CLIENTELE
Supermarket chains, restaurants, institutions,
and retail outlets.
CERTIFICATION
Aliments du Québec TM
Créations Les Gumes is specialised in the preparation
and sale of vegetable based desserts and baked goods.
Fresh vegetables and whole wheat flour make Les Gumes
treats as healthy as tasty.
High in fibre and vitamins, Créations Les Gumes’s ­goodies
are lower in fat and sugar than their commercial equiva-
lents and are as tantalising and delicious as ­homemade
desserts.
The idea behind Créations Les Gumes’s vegetable
­delights sprung from the mind of its owner, Annik De
Celles, after going through gestational diabetes. The
mother of three, high school teacher and passionate
baker turned entrepreneur, is also the author of the
­ten-time bestselling cookbook series Desserts santé
pour dents sucrée (Trécarré).
Créations Les Gumes

10. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.decacer.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Pure maple syrup, maple sugar, maple candies
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States, France, Germany, England,
Japan, Korea, etc.
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, restaurants, food processing industry
CERTIFICATIONS
Kosher MK, CFIA, GFTC, SQF Level 2, Ecocert
Founded in 2000, DECACER brings innovation to the
maple industry with its premium quality pure maple
products. Our state-of-the-art maple syrup bottling fa-
cility and maple sugar production unit manufacture
products in various formats under the Decacer brand
name and private labels for the retail and food process-
ing markets. Decacer operates under a HACCP plan and
maintains high quality standards as well as SQF 2000,
Kosher, CFIA, and Ecocert certification. We offer short
lead times, high production capacity, and full traceability.
More than 80% of our production is exported.
Decacer

11. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.fromagesbergeron.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Cow and goat milk cheeses, cured and wax-coated
Gouda cheeses, smoked and aged varieties
SALES TERRITORY
Canada
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, restaurants, institutions, brand
owners
CERTIFICATIONS
Canadian Food Inspection Agency, HACCP
(procedures are applied in plant), Kosher
Fromagerie Bergeron is the remarkable success story of
a family business built by three generations of passion-
ate cheese makers. Known across Canada for its Gouda-
type cheeses, Bergeron has built its reputation by
­exploring the many opportunities Gouda has to offer.
Today, Bergeron’s master cheesemakers continue to
­develop unique cheeses that are gaining both popular
flavour and the recognition of connoisseurs.
The Bergeron plant is HACCP-certified and handles
everything from milk delivery to cheese ageing and
packaging. The plant processes 20,000,000 litres of
milk a year and operates 24/7 with a team of
some 100 employees. Fromagerie Bergeron’s signature
Gouda cheeses include Le Fin Renard, Le P’tit Bonheur,
Le Seigneur de Tilly, and La Patte Blanche.
Fromagerie Bergeron

12. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.fruit-dor.ca
FOOD PRODUCTS
Bulk and retail-size organic and conventional
cranberry, blueberry, and cherry products; fresh,
dried, and frozen cranberry juices and concentrates
SALES TERRITORY
Australia, United States, Mexico, Africa, European
Union
CLIENTELE
Agents, distributors, exporters, wholesalers,
importers, institutions, food processors
CERTIFICATIONS
Kosher, C-TPAT, Halal, Gluten-free, Organic,
GMO-free, GFSI-FSSC 22000, peanut-free
Fruit d’Or offers a wide range of cranberry and blueberry
products. Whether you’re looking for dried fruit, concen-
trated fruit juice, frozen fruit, or fruit in puree or powder
form, Fruit d’Or is the perfect choice. We can also ­develop
products to suit specific customer needs.
Fruit d’Or’s mission is to supply customers with organic
small fruit and fruit products using low environmental
impact production techniques. Since its inception, Fruit
d’Or has worked continuously to improve its practices
with environmentally friendly initiatives designed to
meet and surpass environmental and sustainable stan-
dards. Under its sustainable development policy, Fruit
d’Or and its producers, suppliers, and staff, are commit-
ted to ecological and environmental values, equity and
social solidarity, environmentally friendly products,
health, and quality of life.
FRUIT D’OR

13. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.fruitsymbiose.com
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Pürbloom™ patented technology licenses for
the fresh-cut fruit and vegetable market
SALES TERRITORY
North America, Europe
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, fresh-cut produce processors
FruitSymbiose develops and commercializes patented
technologies and processes that naturally extend
the shelf-life of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
Pürbloom™, a thin, colourless, and tasteless edible
coating containing algae extract, is the flagship product
driving FruitSymbiose’s business development. With no
added preservatives, allergens, or sugar, Pürbloom™
enhances produce freshness and extends shelf-life up to
3 times. It can also incorporate flavours (spices, natural
aromas), health ingredients, and natural antimicrobials.
FruitSymbiose mainly sells licensing agreements for its
patented Pürbloom™ technologies to processors around
the world.
FruitSymbiose
Spiced Pürbloom
Flavored Pürbloom

14. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.grizzly.qc.ca
FOOD PRODUCTS
Smoked salmon (wild sockeye, farmed Coho,
Atlantic salmon, and steelhead trout),
wild Greenland halibut
SALES TERRITORY
Quebec, Ontario
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, distributors, wholesalers, food
manufacturers, institutions, hotels, restaurants,
brand owners
CERTIFICATIONS
HACCP, Kosher, SQF 2000
A Quebec-based company founded in 1991, GRIZZLY
SMOKE HOUSE is synonymous with exacting standards
and uncompromising product quality.
In 2007, Grizzly acquired exclusive North and South
American rights to a brand new technology that
­optimizes production stability and consistency. Grizzly’s
production facilities maximize food safety to keep
­products risk-free and safe.
GRIZZLY SMOKE HOUSE provides:
• Natural products basted with pure maple syrup free of
colorants and preservatives and low in sodium for an
added health benefit.
• Safe products produced under strict controls that
meet the highest HACCP and SQF 2000 standards
and that make it possible to trace them from
their ­arrival at the smokehouse all the way to the­
consumer’s plate.
• Products from an established company with more
than 20 years of experience processing smoked fish.
Aroma, texture, flavour, presentation—everything is
taken into consideration down to the smallest detail.
Fumoir Grizzly

15. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.feedesgreves.qc.ca
FOOD PRODUCTS
Smoked salmon log
Smoked salmon
Salmon rings
Crepes
SALES TERRITORY
North America, Asia, Middle East
CLIENTELE
Retailers, distributors, exporters, wholesalers,
importers, producers, restaurants, supermarkets,
food processors
CERTIFICATIONS
Kosher (OU) GFSI, BRC
Fumoir La Fée des Grèves offers a large variety of
­smoked salmon and value-added products. We export
across the globe and are proud to offer high quality local
products to the world. All our products are homemade,
artisanal, and made using the highest quality ingredients.
Our brand is known for its quality and reflects the
passion of the owners for the past twenty years.
Fumoir La Fée des Grèves

16. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.gibierscanabec.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Gibiers Canabec offer a wide variety of products
in six categories: small game and fine poultry
(e.g., quail, pheasant, and guinea fowl), large game
(e.g., caribou, bison, and wild boar), deli products
(e.g., terrines, pâtés), stocks, stuffed pasta
(e.g., ravioli and cannelloni), organic meats,
and specialty meats (e.g., Quebec lamb).
SALES TERRITORY
Quebec
CLIENTELE
Supermarket chains, restaurants, cooking schools,
butchers, caterers
Gibiers Canabec
Les Gibiers Canabec is a game meat distributor, whole-
saler, and processor. Our mission is to market game and
specialty meats nationally and internationally by pack-
aging and distributing them according to customer
needs, and delivering quality products and service we
stand by every step of the way.
The company was founded in 1985 under the name Cerf
Nouvelle-Zélande Quebec by Laurier Therrien, owner of
the Quebec City-area restaurant La Tanière, so he could
distribute New Zealand venison from his restaurant. In
1990, he changed the company name to Les Gibiers
Canabec Inc. and added several types of meat to its
­inventory in addition to deer. The company became
­independent of La Tanière in 1995 and opened a new
­facility in the Quebec City suburbs to pursue its
­expansion.

17. FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT: www.hypodelices.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
ANGE-GARDIEN: Assortment of desserts and
snacks that do not contain peanuts, nuts, dairy,
eggs, sesame, fish, shellfish, molluscs, or mustard.
DÉLICES COMPLICES: Prepared meals and desserts
that do not contain gluten, peanuts, nuts, dairy, soy,
sesame, fish, shellfish, molluscs, or mustard.
SALES TERRITORY
Quebec
CLIENTELE
Grocery stores, delicatessens, specialty food
stores, childcare centers, daycare services,
and retail outlets.
Hypo Délices Inc. is a young and dynamic company
­dedicated to the well-being of people with allergies,
food intolerances or coeliac disease.
The meals prepared at Hypo Délices are a perfect alter-
native for people who have little time to spare in the
kitchen while being quality-conscious about their food.
Our tasty meals are prepared from top-quality allergen-
and gluten-free ingredients.
Hypo Délices

18. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.khloros.ca
Products
Smart gum – Rapid and custom absorption of active
ingredients
Technologies
KommiMC
/ BukôsMC
CLIENTELE
Partners willing to develop and commercialize
new products using KommiMC
/ BukôsMC
technologies
Khlôros
Khlôros develops unique chewable vehicles that release
and prepare active ingredient(s) to be ingested and
absorbed in the best possible conditions thanks to
patent-pending KommiTM
(dietary supplements) and
BukôsTM
(pharmaceutical) technologies with unique
SMART ACTION.
Give your customers the feeling that your active
ingredient(s) work. KommiTM
and BukôsTM
unique
SMART ACTION technologies create the perfect environ-
ment during chewing to prevent molecule oxidation and
ionization in the mouth and gastro-intestinal tract,
optimizing the bioavailability and fast-acting effect of
your active ingredient(s).
KommiTM
/BukôsTM
SMART ACTION technology offers:
• Unique smart action through a flexible liberation
profile that rapidly self-adjusts to any chewing and
salivary profile
• High loading capacity per dose
(up to 500 mg of active ingredient)
• Affordable turnkey manufacturing solutions in a GMP
pharmaceutical environment
• Great versatility, enabling the use of a wide range
of active ingredients

19. FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT: www.lafudgerie.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
More than 80 varieties of fudges, chocolates,
nougats, spreadable caramels, sugared pecans,
hot chocolates, etc.
SALES TERRITORY
Québec City Area
CLIENTELE
Specialty shops, restaurants, hotels,
and business clientele.INCOMPARABLE!
La Fudgerie is a unique approach to making fudge,
­chocolate, nougat and candy by hand.
Only the very best ingredients are used—pure cocoa
­butter and extracts—to craft edible works of art.
Every bite takes you on a journey around the world to
discover a myriad of types of fudges and chocolates that
serve as both template and muse to our creations.
The ideas of our master chocolate maker are limitless:
Milk chocolate, 72%-cocoa, sesame, peppermint, hot
pepper, seven-spice, sugar-free and more!
A unique fudge | chocolate |
candy | nougat factory concept
La Fudgerie is the one and only treat factory
in Québec!
La Fudgerie

20. FOOD PRODUCTS
Oasis, Rougemont, Allen’s, Fruité, Junior Juice,
­FruitZoo, Sunlike, Nature’s Best, Tropical Grove,
Everfresh, Feeling, Brights’s, Graves, Orange Maison
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States
CLIENTELE
North American retail and food service industries,
private labels
CERTIFICATIONS
HACCP, ISO 22000, Kosher (some products),
­organic (some products), GMP, CFIA, NPN, and
FSSC 22000 (GFSI certification was renewed
in 2011 at both plants in Rougemont)
FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.lassonde.com
A. Lassonde Inc.
Founded in 1918, A. Lassonde Inc. is the oldest of
­Lassonde Industries’ subsidiaries and a North American
leader in the development, processing, and marketing of
fruit and vegetable juices and drinks. Its distinctive range
of innovative products is designed to meet consumer
needs while maintaining the highest quality standards.
The company’s modern manufacturing facilities boast
cutting edge equipment used to produce its pure fruit
juice and fruit drinks, making it one of the leading apple
juice producers and distributors in Eastern Canada. Other
juices made from freshly squeezed fruits such as cran-
berries, blueberries, and oranges are sourced from local
and international producers.
But what sets A. Lassonde apart is its ability to create
and market juices and fruit drinks with a truly innovative
and unique flavour that meet international standards of
excellence with flying colours.

21. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.lamaisondugibier.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Small game: quail, duck, pheasant, guinea fowl,
partridge, pigeon, rabbit, hare, grain-fed goose,
duck foie gras
Big game: bison, red deer, ostrich, wild boar, elk,
kangaroo, camel
Speciality meats: lamb, horse, Nagano pork,
grain-fed chicken
Packaging: whole, thigh, breast, semi-boneless,
boneless, stuffed, or cut to customer specifications
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States, Caribbean
CLIENTELE
Hotels, restaurants, institutions, major supermarket
chains
CERTIFICATIONS
HACCP, ACIA
Founded in 1982 by Pierrette and Jean-Marie Rondeau,
La Maison du Gibier offers its clientele a diverse array of
top-grade, high-quality processed game meat products.
Over the years, La Maison du Gibier has adapted its
products to meet the changing needs of chefs and North
American consumers concerned about healthy eating.
The mission of La Maison du Gibier is to provide a wide
range of small and large game products that meet the
strictest quality standards. The company’s ultramodern
facilities are federally inspected and operate in accord-
ance with HACCP standards, allowing the company to
guarantee a regular supply of products that meet the
highest food industry quality standards.
La Maison du Gibier provides fresh-cut and frozen game,
fine meat products (pâtés and terrines), and high-end
meals such as stuffed, ready-to-bake, and ready-to-eat
products.
All our meats come from well-known breeders in order to
ensure the most consistent quality possible. In most
cases, the products contain all-natural meat from 100%
grain-fed animals, with no growth hormones.
Maison du Gibier

22. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.maisonorphee.com
Established in 1983, La Maison Orphée was the first craft
oil mill in Eastern Canada. The company changed from
importer to producer in 1989 and has been owned and
operated by the Bélanger family since 1992. Our many
years of expertise enable us to offer the largest selection
of cold-pressed unrefined oil on the Canadian market.
The Bélanger sisters are proud artisans who love their
work. They have selected the best regions in North
America and Europe for their ingredients in order to
offer consumers premium gourmet oils, mustards,
vinegars, and sea salts that blend excellence, flavour,
and nutritional quality with the discovery of new culinary
horizons.
Maison Orphée products are only made with the highest
quality fruit and seeds. We won’t compromise on the
quality of our ingredients or our production methods. In
the tradition of authentic master oil makers, all our oils
are the result of patient slow pressing, the only way to
extract the best from oilseeds
Maison Orphée
FOOD PRODUCTS
Cold-pressed oils, mustards, vinegars, condiments,
gourmet sritz, sea salts
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States
CLIENTELE
Grocers, food manufacturers, institutions,
restaurants, retail stores
CERTIFICATIONS
HACCP, QAI (organic), Kosher, ACIA, GMP
Gourmet line Organic condiments line
Organic line

23. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.martindessert.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Healthy desserts with controlled nutritional value
(low in sugar, and trans fat and nut free), various
cakes, rolled cakes, crumbles, pies, tortes
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, institutional, private brands
CERTIFICATIONS
Canadian Food Inspection Agency, GFTC
Quebec City, rich in history and culture, is the home of
Martin Dessert, which has been creating and producing
fine frozen gourmet desserts since 1989. The ongoing
growth of the dessert industry constantly inspires us in
our efforts to meet the demands of our varied clientele.
At Martin Dessert, we know that innovation is the key to
growth. Our young and dynamic team is devoted to the
research and development of new products and to
quality control. All our premium products are produced
in a modern plant designed to meet the highest HACCP
standards.
Many of our products have been created to respond
to institutional and retail market needs. Most are
pre-portioned and are available with no traces of
peanuts or other nuts.
Our healthy choice dessert line meets our trans fat-free,
low carbohydrate, and peanut-free HEALTHY CHOICE
nutritional criteria.
Martin Dessert

24. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.nutracanada.ca
FOOD PRODUCTS
Cranberry extracts (1 to 18% PAC as per the DMAC
method), wild blueberry extracts (4 to 20%
polyphenols), Orleans strawberry extracts, onion
extracts, broccoli extracts, spinach extracts
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, USA, France, Italy, Germany, Brasil
CLIENTELE
Contract manufacturers, natural product producers,
nutraceutical ingredient wholesalers
CERTIFICATIONS
Ecocert, ISO 14064-02, GMP, Kosher
Nutra Canada specializes in the production of high qual-
ity cranberry, wild blueberry, Orleans strawberry, onion,
broccoli, and spinach extracts.
We are also proud to offer certified organic extracts
(Ecocert and USDA).
As a grower and extractor, we guarantee the traceability
of our extracts.
Extracts are a great solution for increasing the intake
of bioactive compounds. They are used by the nutra-
ceutical, supplement, and cosmeceutical industries.
Nutra Canada

25. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.nutra-fruit.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Whole sweetened dried cranberries, dark
chocolate-coated cranberries, salad dressings,
vinegars, spreads, jellies, syrups, coulis, condiments,
cranberry seed oil, cranberry powder, cranberry
ingredients
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States, Europe, Asia, South America
CLIENTELE
Retailers, supermarket chains, restaurants
CERTIFICATIONS
Aliments du Quebec, CFIA-certified facility
Nutra-Fruit processes and markets cranberry-based
products such as sweetened whole cranberries, dark
chocolate-coated cranberries, spreads, jellies, and
condiments.
All our products are natural and are made with mostly
organic ingredients. They are additive, coloring agent,
gluten, and preservative-free to conserve all the health
properties of cranberries.
Nutra-Fruit gourmet products are available in Quebec at
more than 400 points of sale and in 10 other countries.
Nutra-Fruit

26. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.patisseriemichaud.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Pre-cut round cakes, slab cakes, pre-cut slab cakes,
pound cakes, Christmas logs
SALES TERRITORY
Canada
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, restaurants, institutions, distributors
Michaud offers pastries and desserts for customers who
enjoy great-tasting products and who choose quality
over quantity. Our premium desserts are the result of
nearly 50 years of experience combined with today’s
trends in manufacturing and choice of ingredients. Our
products may change with time, but their quality remains
a constant—and our most important principle. Dessert
lovers will find Michaud pastries at supermarket chains
and food service distributors. Michaud: matching the
know-how and traditions of yesteryear with ideas and
­innovations that meet today’s requirements.
Pâtisserie Michaud

27. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.pharmalab.ca
FOOD PRODUCTS
Solid, semi-solid, and liquid Rx, OTC, natural health
products, vitamins, minerals, probiotics,
nutraceuticals
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States
CLIENTELE
Pharmaceutical companies, distributors
CERTIFICATIONS
• Site Licence - GMP (Health Canada)
• Establishment Licence
(Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate)
• Dairy Agreement
(Canadian Food Inspection agency)
• Precursor Licence
Pharmalab Inc. has been developing and manufacturing
pharmaceutical products for more than 25 years.
Pharmalab owes its success to the sense of belonging,
professionalism, commitment, best endeavours, and
­solidarity of its management and employees.
We deliver outstanding services to our customers, from
new product research and formulae to final production.
Pharmalab uses lean manufacturing techniques, getting
employees involved to eliminate activities that do not
add value (waste), reduce cycle times, and generate
­innovation.
Pharmalab is more than a just a product supplier. We
build strategic partnerships with our customers to help
provide them with innovative solutions to increase their
productivity, competitiveness, and profitability.
Pharmalab

28. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.rucherspromiel.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Honey, organic honey
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, food manufacturers, institutions,
restaurants, large retailers, brand owners
CERTIFICATIONS
GFSI, Kosher, Ecocert Canada, USDA
Ruchers Promiel is a 100% Canadian company speciali-
zing in pure, natural honey from floral sources. For over
20 years, the company has built a solid reputation as a
reliable supplier of quality honey. Our mission is to offer
the best-tasting honey backed by superior quality
control and dedicated and professional service.
Our honeys are available in several formats and also
as private label products. Our cutting edge equipment
allows us to package both conventional and organic
­honey. Our plant is GFSI-certified and operates in
­compliance with Canadian Food Inspection Agency
regulations. We are proud of the quality and authenticity
of our honeys.
RUCHERS PROMIEL (LES)

29. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.selectiondupatissier.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Pre-cut and pre-marked slab cakes, pre-cut round
cakes, pies, individual desserts, pound cakes,
puddings, event cakes, coulis, sorbets, verrines
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States
CLIENTELE
Distributors, wholesalers, restaurants, institutions,
supermarkets
CERTIFICATIONS
HACCP procedures are applied in company
operations.
Original desserts for all occasions, mouth-watering cre-
ations for all tastes and health-conscious recipes—these
have been the keys to Sélection du Pâtissier’s success
since the company was founded in 1992. Thanks to the
initiatives of its R&D department (created in 1997), the
company has become a leader in the Canadian market
and has stayed on top year after year.
Sélection du Pâtissier has developed fibre-rich, trans
fat-free desserts in response to consumers’ health
concerns. This same business philosophy was the driving
force behind the creation of the quality control depart-
ment, where conscientious professionals inspect all
products in accordance with the highest industry
standards.
To satisfy growing demand, Sélection du Pâtissier has
taken steps to eliminate hydrogenated oils from many of
its products. A team of professionals has worked
tirelessly to analyze each ingredient used with a view to
eliminating hydrogenated oils from 90% of the com-
pany’s deluxe pastries.
Sélection du Pâtissier

30. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.soylutions.ca
FOOD PRODUCTS
Soy, rice and other grain beverages as well as juices,
broths, protein drinks and milk products
SALES TERRITORY
North America, overseas markets
CLIENTELE
Supermarkets, natural food retailers, brand owners
CERTIFICATIONS
QAI (organic), SQF2000 Level 2 (2011), FDA,
Kosher parve
A Canadian company with over 20 years of experience in
the grain industry, Soylutions specializes in manufactur-
ing and packaging aseptic health beverages made from
soy, oats, rice, almonds, and various exotic juices. A lead-
er in its market, the company is known as a cutting-edge
provider of distinctive products featuring unique ingredi-
ents and enticing flavours. Soylutions is the only health
beverage producer in Canada that oversees all oper-
ations, from grain and ingredient purchasing to the final,
ready-to-drink product. This lets the company closely
track the main ingredients in its recipes and guarantee
the healthiest, freshest products around.
Located in Val-Bélair, a suburb of Quebec City, the
Soylutions plant boasts tremendous operational poten-
tial thanks to its ultramodern equipment and a manufac-
turing process unique in North America for producing
grain beverages. The plant is the largest of its kind in the
country and one of the five biggest in North America.
Soylutions offers the Tetra Pak aseptic system in the
1 litre SLIM and 250 ml PRISMA drink box formats.
Soylutions

31. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.theobromachocolat.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Organic chocolate products in various innovative
formats
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States, Europe, Asia
CLIENTELE
Natural & speciality stores, grocery, private label
innovative project
CERTIFICATIONS
Ecocert Canada, Aliments du Québec, USDA NOP,
Bio-Canada, Fairtrade Transfair Canada-USA,
Gluten free facility, Non-GMO Verified, Vegan,
Nuts free
VCL-VIGNEAULT CHOCOLATIER
MISSION
Vigneault Chocolatier prides itself on producing innova-
tive, premium quality organic and natural chocolates.
The chocolate produced in our laboratory is unique and
good for our customers and the planet. Thanks to our
innovative and creative approach, connoisseurs can
­rediscover the delight of chocolate in a range of healthy
natural flavours and textures.
INNOVATION AND PASSION
Made with pure, natural, and entirely organic ingredients,
Vigneault chocolate is an original and deliciously healthy
treat for consumers.

32. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.vertigo.ca
FOOD PRODUCTS
Greenhouse-grown microgreens (young vegetable
shoots), herbs, specialty greens
SALES TERRITORY
Quebec and Ontario
CLIENTELE
Retail chains, food service and hospitality industry,
fresh fruit and vegetable distributors
CERTIFICATIONS
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
VERTIGO GOURMET’s mission is to develop, grow, and
market innovative fresh produce for the catering and
fresh food distribution markets.
To fulfill its mission, VERTIGO GOURMET relies on the
expertise of its staff and cutting-edge facilities.
VERTIGO GOURMET’s greenhouse-grown products are
available year round through an expanding distribution
network that serves the catering and retail markets.
Vertigo Gourmet

33. FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT: www.viragesante.com
FOOD PRODUCTS
Medicinal herbal teas, probiotics in different
formulas, supplements
SALES TERRITORY
Canada, United States
CLIENTELE
Drugstores, superstores, natural product stores
CERTIFICATIONS
Operating licence from Health Canada,
GMP standard, QAI (organic), Kosher,
Aliments du Québec
For over 20 years, Virage Santé has been creating, manu-
facturing, and distributing natural health products. Our
medicinal herbal teas (Lalma), probiotics, and supple-
ments are developed using wild and organic herbs to
ensure superior quality and effectiveness and meet
consumer needs and expectations. Committed to pro-
viding truthful, scientific information, Virage Santé works
in collaboration with health care professionals on its R&D
team.
Virage Santé uses state-of-the-art equipment to produce
nutraceutical products in a number of galenic forms and
packaging formats: pouches, capsules, powders, blister
packs, etc. We also put this production capacity to work
for customers who wish to prepare private brands.
Virage Santé takes a customer-first approach, and its
flexible structure offers superior production capacity
that minimizes turnaround time for virtually instant
results. Virage Santé also offers joint management
services for packaging so you can enjoy turnkey services
every step of the way, from product design and develop-
ment to marketing.
Virage Santé

34. The Consortium is coordinated by Québec International, the regional economic development agency and the
implementation agent for the Quebec City ACCORD Program, in association with the regional directorate of the
Ministère des Finances et de l’Économie and the Quebec City Bureau (BCN). Initiated by the Government of
Québec, the ACCORD Program aims to identify and implement ground-breaking projects that support the
development of key sectors in all regions of Quebec.
In the Quebec City region, six sectors of excellence have been identified, including health foods. The ACCORD
Health Foods Sector’s executive committee, primarily made up of business leaders, is working to develop an
action plan aimed at identifying, initiating, and facilitating the implementation of projects that will bring together
sector stakeholders and position regional expertise in Quebec and around the world.
For more Information
Sandra Hardy
Director, ACCORD Health Foods Sector
Business Development Director
Québec International
Telephone: 418 681-9700, ext. 251
shardy@quebecinternational.ca
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