The government of Quebec reaffirms its support for Aliments du Québec

This renewed support ensures the continuation of Aliments du Québec’s initiatives aimed at supporting Quebec producers, processors and fishers, promoting the verified display of local origin at points of sale, and encouraging consumers to choose local products.

For Aliments du Québec, this announcement will help further simplify the local purchasing decision while strengthening consumer trust in Quebec products. By making it easier to identify Quebec foods through the Aliments du Québec and Aliments préparés au Québec certification marks, as well as their organic variants, the organization helps strengthen the connection between the biofood industry and consumers. These marks enable consumers to easily identify local products and make informed choices when prioritizing local purchasing.

This funding will also help promote the expertise of restaurateurs and institutions that prioritize local sourcing through the Aliments du Québec au menu program.
 

From left to right : Yvon Doyle, sous-ministre adjoint aux pêches, à l’aquaculture, au commerce, à la transformation et aux relations intergouvernementales, Isabelle Roy, CEO of Aliments du Québec and Pierre-Alexandre Drouin, Chair of the Board, Aliments du Québec.

Aliments du Québec’s Rigour: A Guarantee of Trust and Transparency

This announcement comes as Aliments du Québec’s quality management system, which governs the granting and protection of its certification marks, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification—a major milestone in its commitment to consumers and the industry. By aligning its processes with rigorous international standards, the organization confirms their reliability and transparency. This recognition strengthens the credibility of its brands and provides consumers with a clear and trustworthy benchmark for identifying local products.

“Consumers want simple and reliable ways to identify local products. Aliments du Québec’s certification marks fulfill this role by providing clear and verified information on food origin. They enhance transparency, guide consumer choices, and help highlight the work of our producers, fishers and processors.”
— Donald Martel, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

“Aliments du Québec thanks the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for his renewed confidence. This support reinforces the directions set out in our new strategic plan, which is ambitious, realistic and action-oriented. For 30 years now, Aliments du Québec has contributed to promoting and showcasing Quebec’s biofood industry. Today, the organization brings together more than 1,900 agri-food businesses and represents over 30,000 certified products within the Aliments du Québec family. Building on this momentum, we will continue our promotional efforts to highlight local products, increase awareness of our members’ brands, and make local purchasing a lasting reflex.”
— Pierre-Alexandre Blouin, Chair of the Board, Aliments du Québec