Quebec

  • Lester’s

    Lester’s

    Lester’s is a Canadian company engaged in the processing of different kinds of meat. The company has its headquarters in Quebec, Canada History Lester’s was founded by Max Lester, a European who came to settle in Canada in 1925.  He opened his own delicatessen in the area of Montreal six years later. Lester capitalized on…

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  • Vitoeuf Inc.

    Vitoeuf Inc.

    Vitoeuf Inc. is a Canadian company that is engaged in egg processing. The company has its headquarters in Quebec, Canada. History Vitoeuf was established in 1984 and was already originally focused on egg processing. The company got its name from the two words, “vit” (French for quick) and “oeuf” (French for egg). During the company’s…

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  • Gianone Poultry

    Gianone Poultry

    Gianone Poultry is a family-owned Canadian poultry processing business headquartered in Quebec, Canada. History The Gianone family established Gianone Poultry in 1989. After just six years of being in the business, PME Magazine honoured Gianone Poultry with a Grand Prix Award for the category of Sales Growth. The award was given to recognize the company…

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  • Viande Richelieu Meat Inc.

    Viande Richelieu Meat Inc.

    Viande Richelieu Meat Inc. is a privately owned Canadian meat processing company. It is headquartered in Quebec, Canada and specializes in processing horse meat, elk meat and bison meat. History Viande Richelieu Meat was established in 1986. Since its founding, it has  been engaged in breeding bison, horses, and cows, and then processing the meats…

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  • Exceldor Poultry Co-operative

    Exceldor Poultry Co-operative

    Exceldor is a Canadian poultry processing co-operative. Its headquarters is located in Quebec, Canada. History Exceldor was originally founded in 1945 as the “Société cooperative avicole régionale de Saint-Damase,” a regional co-operative that specialized in poultry. About 225 members joined the co-operative in the year of its foundation. After the co-operative was established, a slaughterhouse…

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  • Batches of Fontaine Santé “Sal-Couscous Royale” Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

    Batches of Fontaine Santé “Sal-Couscous Royale” Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

    Canadian company Aliments Fontaine Santé Inc., in cooperation with the CFIA, has recently recalled certain batches of Fontaine Santé “Sal-Couscous Royale.” The product is believed to be contaminated by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogene is a common bacterial contaminant in food. These harmful bacteria can cause food poisoning or infection known as Listeriosis. Common…

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  • A Product Recall for Certain Batches of Fontaine Santé Salads Due to Listeria

    A Product Recall for Certain Batches of Fontaine Santé Salads Due to Listeria

    The CFIA and Aliments Fontaine Santé Inc. have announced a health hazard warning and product recall against certain batches of Fontaine Santé Salads. The products are being recalled due to a possibility of contamination by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a harmful bacterium that is a common contaminant in food. Food that is…

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  • Montpak International

    Montpak International

    Montpak International is a family-owned Canadian company.  Headquartered in Quebec, the company is engaged in the processing of veal products. History Montpak was founded in 1959 and has been engaged in the processing of different varieties of value-added veal (frozen and fresh) products. In 2006, Montpak merged with food company Bellivo and became Montpak International.…

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