Aliments du Québec for Institutions

Showcase Your Local Sourcing Efforts

Aliments du Québec au menu – Institution

The Aliments du Québec au menu – Institution program recognizes the local sourcing efforts of institutions that feature local products on their menu. 

This program was developed by Aliments du Québec and Équiterre, with the support of the ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ).

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Who is the program for?

The program is intended for all institutions, large or small, that offer food services and wish to shift toward local sourcing. Participating institutions come from a variety of sectors, including:

  • Early childhood education services (daycares and CPEs)
  • Educational institutions (preschool, elementary, secondary, college, university, technical, vocational, etc.)
  • Health and social services institutions (hospitals, CISSS, CIUSSS, long-term care centres, rehabilitation centres, youth centres, seniors’ residences, etc.)
  • Workplaces (cafeterias)
  • Non-profit, community, recreational organizations or those promoting healthy lifestyles
  • Summer camps
  • And more…

Are you a food service manager in an institution or a business?

The program is for you too!

Benefits of joining Aliments du Québec au menu


Show your commitment to local sourcing

With the membership, you can:

  • Structure your efforts through a well-established program in place since 2016.
  • Benefit from the credibility and recognition of Aliments du Québec, a brand known across the province.
  • Contribute to the objectives of the Stratégie nationale d’achat d’aliments québécois (SNAAQ) led by the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ), which encourages all public institutions concerned to set targets for purchasing Québec food products.


Increase your visibility

With the membership, you benefit from:

  • A presence in the Aliments du Québec online directory.
  • Recognition of your commitment and efforts in local sourcing through our various promotional initiatives and communications.
  • Visibility across multiple communication channels, including:
    • Social media (85,000+ followers)
    • Newsletter (15,000+ subscribers)
    • Website and blog
    • Photos, videos, and sponsored content
    • Collaborations with industry partners
    • Media coverage


Develop your offering and local sourcing

With the membership, you gain access to:

  • Support to increase the presence of Québec food products in your food offering.
  • Opportunities to discover local businesses and products tailored to the HRI sector (hotels, restaurants, and institutions).


Create new business opportunities

With the membership, you benefit from:

  • Networking opportunities with biofood companies, producers, processors, and suppliers.
  • Exclusive invitations to industry events and trade shows, such as Le Rendez-vous des institutions.
  • Access to the Aliments du Québec partner network.

 
By preparing and offering more Québec food products within your institution, you support the Québec economy, meet consumer demand for local products, and inspire the institutional sector through your commitment to local sourcing.

 

Join today
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Featuring institutions that are members of the program:
CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal

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How to join Aliments du Québec au menu?

1. Registration and activation of your profile

2. Submission of information for analysis

3. Analysis of the submitted information

4. Official recognition

5. Annual renewal

Pricing tailored to your reality

Membership with Aliments du Québec is accessible to all institutions.

Fees vary depending on the type and number of establishments.

Our fair pricing structure ensures that each institution benefits from recognition suited to its reality.

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Ready to join?

Get recognized for your commitment to local foods and associate your establishment with a trusted brand.

Join Aliments du Québec au menu today and help showcase Québec’s agri-food expertise in your kitchen.

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