Vegpro international welcomes a new majority shareholder

PRESS RELEASE VEGPRO INTERNATIONAL, A LEADER IN THE NORTH AMERICAN FOOD INDUSTRY, WELCOMES A NEW MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER Vision Ridge Partners, an investor in sustainable real assets with a focus on agriculture investments, partners with Vegpro Sherrington, June 23, 2022 – Vegpro International, which specialises in the growing and packaging of baby lettuce and is

2023-07-31T09:52:18-04:00June 22nd, 2022|

Vegpro proud winners of the jury Coup de coeur Prize

Granby, November 18, 2020 - The Food Processing Council of Quebec (CTAQ) unveiled the winners of the CTAQ 2020 Food Innovation Award competition during the evening of the Marketing Event, the annual meeting of the Quebec food industry, bringing together 250 people virtually this year. Despite a year filled with challenges, the food industry

2020-11-20T10:30:35-05:00November 20th, 2020|

Fresh Attitude Salads to be sold in 100% recycled plastic packaging

Sherrington, Québec, July 6, 2020 – Vegpro, the largest fresh baby lettuces producer in Canada and Cascades (TSX: CAS), a leader in eco-friendly recovery, packaging and hygiene solutions have established a partnership aimed at replacing all Fresh Attitude salad containers, traditionally made from virgin plastic, with 100% recycled and recyclable plastic containers. Custom-designed for Vegpro by Cascades, these

2020-09-28T10:12:14-04:00September 28th, 2020|

COVID-19 Transmission through food

According to ACIA / CFIA Scientists and food safety authorities around the world are closely monitoring the spread of COVID-19. There is no evidence to suggest that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus. At this time, there have been no reported cases of food or food packaging being

2020-06-12T11:49:19-04:00June 11th, 2020|

Covid-19 – Vegpro’s proactive adjustments

The pandemic has changed our daily lives, at home and at work. At Vegpro International, we have taken this challenge head on. By adapting quickly to ensure the safety of our employees while maintaining our operations, we are able to continue to offer our Atittude Fraîche products to Quebecers. As an essential service, Vegpro

2020-07-29T11:11:59-04:00May 5th, 2020|

Vegpro wins inclusive employer award

Information on the Awards Since 2016, CLBC’s North Okanagan Shuswap Community Council (NOSCC) has been presenting an ‘Inclusive Employer Award’ to employers and staff who provide a welcoming, inclusive and supported workplace for people living with developmental disabilities. NOSCC is a group of volunteers representing self-advocates, family members of people with disabilities, service providers,

2019-11-07T16:43:12-05:00November 4th, 2019|

CTAQ – Award of the Food Industry Personality for 2019

Sherrington, April 9, 2019– It is in front of more than 400 guests at its annual Conference held from March 22nd to 24th, that the Québec Food Processing Council presented the prestigious award of the Food Industry Personality for 2019 to Mr. Gerry Van Winden, President and CEO of VegPro International Inc. The adventure

2019-05-04T14:32:21-04:00May 3rd, 2019|

An $11.2M research project to slow down the degradation of cultivated organic soils

Sherrington, April 24th 2019 - The CLD des Jardins-de-Napierville is thrilled to announce a visit from representatives of Laval University, the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec in the region to announce the creation of the $11.2 million NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Conservation and Restoration of Cultivated Organic Soils. It is

2019-05-04T14:33:21-04:00May 3rd, 2019|

Fresh Attitude Prewashed Baby Lettuces and Salad Kits Now Available in Western Canada

Vegpro International, a Canadian, family-owned company, is introducing - their most popular products to Western Canada. Fresh Attitude prewashed baby lettuces and salad kits have officially made their debut in the produce sections of Western Canada’s grocery stores, and can be found in major retailers such as Walmart, Sobey’s/Safeway and Save-on-Foods. The lettuces and

2021-02-26T15:50:40-05:00January 16th, 2019|