Lactalis Canada's Laverlochère plant celebrates its 100th anniversary
Established in Laverlochère by two members of the Lafrenière family, the Lactalis plant celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 2. This milestone event highlights a century of history and the major role the site plays in the Canadian dairy industry. As part of the celebrations, a donation of $10,000 was made to the Club des petits déjeuners at Latulipe and Lorrainville schools.
Île aux Pousses ready-to-eat salads now available year-round
L'île aux Pousses owner Karine Rannou is on a roll. The Duhamel-Ouest-based grower of a wide variety of microgreens is officially launching a line of ready-to-eat salads. This addition to her offering was born of the success of a project initiated in the summer of 2024. Grown in a sustainable manner, micrograin salads are prepared with certified gluten-free and lactose-free ingredients.