Gourmet Discoveries and Gift Ideas

Whether it’s to spoil yourself or your loved ones, here are some suggestions: HERA whisky liqueur, mix of cheese and legumes from The Laughing Cow, the spice crayon to enhance meals, Jean-François Plante’s new book and two new snacks from SimplyProtein to try.

HERA: a delicate Quebec whisky liqueur 

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Inspired by discovery, progress and diversity, Quebec-based Hera Spirits company, founded by Marissa Fortin — one of the few Quebec women in the spirits industry — has made the bet to create an accessible option for traditional whisky, reducing its alcohol content to 25%. Developed and bottled in Quebec using local, natural, and high-quality ingredients, HERA whisky liqueur is enhanced by notes of figs, cocoa and almonds. Winner of the silver medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021 in London, HERA is appreciated by both neophytes and whisky lovers. Ideal to offer as a gift or to enjoy neat, on ice or in a cocktail.

$43.25 — 750 ml (25% alc./vol.)   SAQ code:  14682989

The Laughing Cow launches a snack that combines cheese and legumes

With the trend for legume consumption stronger than ever and to offer nutritious and delicious snacks, The Laughing Cow® launches two new flavours under The Laughing Cow® Mix line, made with a smooth blend of real cheeses, legumes, and spices and still in a portion format. The Laughing Cow® Mix Chickpea is enhanced with a blend of fine herbs while the red bean version is enhanced with smoked paprika. Perfect to bring something new to your sandwiches or wraps, or for a quick snack. Get recipe ideas on: www.thelaughingcow.ca.

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*Only the Honey and Mustard flavour is not vegan, as it contains honey. 

The first spice crayon in Canada

The Foodie Family, a young Canadian business based in Montréal, presents the FOOD CRAYON that can be sharpened into flavour shavings to enhance your meals, desserts or cocktails (100% natural, vegan* and gluten-free). The spice crayon comes in 24 flavours/aromas in four collections: Fresh, Sweet & Sour, Spicy and Exotic. The ingredients that make up the crayons are infusions, natural extracts, pulps, essential oils, natural flavours and fruit purees. No preservatives or artificial colourings are used. Low-calories and low-sodium, the Food Crayon can easily replace salt when it comes to boosting flavour. The crayons are available by unit or in boxes: duo, trio, and a tasting format with six crayons (Price: $12 – $65). 

Buy online: https://www.foodcrayon.com

Chef Jean-François Plante’s new book: Tablées – Le plaisir de se retrouver

Gathering around a festive table with our loved ones is finally possible and in this new book everything is there to make up for lost time, one small dish at a time. Jean-François offers here delicious recipes to cook for the people we love. Tablées includes 15 thematic meals available in some 75 new recipes that make you want to put on your apron to celebrate the reunion: weekend brunch, improvised lunch, dinner on the terrace, veggie feast, festive aperitifs, convivial platters… So many inspiring options, depending on whether you receive a small or large group!

$36.95  Livre Tablées – Le plaisir de se retrouver | Les Éditions de l’Homme (editions-homme.com)

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SimplyProtein Bar

 

SimplyProtein launches 2 new products:

KETO energy bites and plant-based cookie bars

SimplyProtein

 

 

Everyone needs fuel throughout the day, which is why SimplyProtein aims to offer healthy and convenient snacks, no matter the occasion. Its new products are a source of plant-powered energy, with 10 – 11g of protein and 2g of sugar (for three bites or a bar). They are also gluten-free, NON-GMO project verified, and are rich in fibre. Available in 2 flavours: (energy bites) peanut butter-chocolate and chocolate-coconut and (cookie bars) peanut butter and chocolate chips. Buy online or in store!

HERA

Inspired by discovery, progress and diversity, Quebec-based Hera Spirits company, founded by Marissa Fortin — one of the few Quebec women in the spirits industry — has made the bet to create an accessible option for traditional whisky, reducing its alcohol content to 25%. Developed and bottled in Quebec using local, natural, and high-quality ingredients, HERA whisky liqueur is enhanced by notes of figs, cocoa and almonds. Winner of the silver medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021 in London, HERA is appreciated by both neophytes and whisky lovers. Ideal to offer as a gift or to enjoy neat, on ice or in a cocktail.

$43.25 — 750 ml (25% alc./vol.)   SAQ code:  14682989

The Laughing Cow launches a snack that combines cheese and legumes

With the trend for legume consumption stronger than ever and to offer nutritious and delicious snacks, The Laughing Cow® launches two new flavours under The Laughing Cow® Mix line, made with a smooth blend of real cheeses, legumes, and spices and still in a portion format. The Laughing Cow® Mix Chickpea is enhanced with a blend of fine herbs while the red bean version is enhanced with smoked paprika. Perfect to bring something new to your sandwiches or wraps, or for a quick snack. Get recipe ideas on: www.thelaughingcow.ca.

Fromage Haricot

The first spice crayon in Canada

The Foodie Family, a young Canadian business based in Montréal, presents the FOOD CRAYON that can be sharpened into flavour shavings to enhance your meals, desserts or cocktails (100% natural, vegan* and gluten-free). The spice crayon comes in 24 flavours/aromas in four collections: Fresh, Sweet & Sour, Spicy and Exotic. The ingredients that make up the crayons are infusions, natural extracts, pulps, essential oils, natural flavours and fruit purees. No preservatives or artificial colourings are used. Low-calories and low-sodium, the Food Crayon can easily replace salt when it comes to boosting flavour. The crayons are available by unit or in boxes: duo, trio, and a tasting format with six crayons (Price: $12 – $65). 

Buy online: https://www.foodcrayon.com

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*Only the Honey and Mustard flavour is not vegan, as it contains honey. 

Chef Jean-François Plante’s new book: Tablées – Le plaisir de se retrouver

Gathering around a festive table with our loved ones is finally possible and in this new book everything is there to make up for lost time, one small dish at a time. Jean-François offers here delicious recipes to cook for the people we love. Tablées includes 15 thematic meals available in some 75 new recipes that make you want to put on your apron to celebrate the reunion: weekend brunch, improvised lunch, dinner on the terrace, veggie feast, festive aperitifs, convivial platters… So many inspiring options, depending on whether you receive a small or large group!

$36.95  Livre Tablées – Le plaisir de se retrouver | Les Éditions de l’Homme (editions-homme.com)

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SimplyProtein Bar

 

SimplyProtein launches 2 new products:

KETO energy bites and plant-based cookie bars

SimplyProtein

Everyone needs fuel throughout the day, which is why SimplyProtein aims to offer healthy and convenient snacks, no matter the occasion. Its new products are a source of plant-powered energy, with 10 – 11g of protein and 2g of sugar (for three bites or a bar). They are also gluten-free, NON-GMO project verified, and are rich in fibre. Available in 2 flavours: (energy bites) peanut butter-chocolate and chocolate-coconut and (cookie bars) peanut butter and chocolate chips. Buy online or in store!

6 Innovative, Refined & High-Quality Cuisipro Products to Discover

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Cuisipro produces a range of kitchen tools, utensils and accessories that are as functional and innovative as they are beautiful. Catering to a broad global customer base, including both home chefs and professionals. Cuisipro offers more than 200 products that will bring you joy, pleasure and inspiration when preparing, cooking & serving culinary delights.

Cuisipro Fibre Wood Board

Durable and lightweight, this board is ideal for everyday use. Prepare & serve, all on one board.

  • Two-sided design for optimal usage
  • Juice channel for no-drip cutting, keeping your countertop clean
  • Flat serving face for extra cutting and serving space
  • Corner loop for easy pick-up & hanging
  • Heat resistant up to 175°C/350°F
  • Made of recycled material that is BPA free
  • Dishwasher safe, knife-friendly, eco-friendly

Regular price: $29.99 (#74791002)

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Cuisipro Personal Cutlery

(Set of 8)

An eco-friendly alternative to disposable cutlery. Fits easily into lunch bags, backpacks and purses. The case is made of biodegradable plastic and the cutlery is made of rust-resistant stainless steel.

  • Knife, fork, spoon
  • Set of chopsticks
  • Straight straw, bent straw
  • Straw cleaning brush 

Regular price: $10.00 (#747906)

Cuisipro Reusable Bag (800 ml)

This reusable bag uses zero plastic and can be used in a variety of ways including: oven, microwave, sous-vide, dishwasher and in the freezer. Great for storing items when packing lunches, snacks on the go and so much more!

  • Made of 100% platinum silicone
  • Durable one-piece design is leakproof, airtight and stain resistant
  • Write notes or labels with dry-erase markers that will easily wash off when no longer needed
  • Hypoallergenic and BPA free

Regular price: $15.00 (#74792600)

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Cuisipro Kitchen Grips Rectangular Trivet

Protect your tables and counter tops from hot food items with the Kitchen Grips Trivet. Comprised of FLXaPrene™ which is non-porous material that prevents bacteria growth and prevents stains that cause bacteria buildup on your trivet.

  • Heat-Resistant 500°F/260°C to -134°F/-92°C
  • Water repellency protects hands from steam and liquid burns
  • Raised nub surface is engineered to provide a better, safer, non-slip grip
  • Flexible – FLXaPrene material is soft and pliable, making it very comfortable to use

Regular price: $20.50 (#110305-11)

Cuisipro Foam Pump

Economical and environmentally friendly, reduce your soap usage by 75% with a modern design and matte finish.

  • Turns liquid soap into foam, unique non-aerosol pump mechanism
  • Two fill levels for soap and water; ergonomic easy pump with just one hand to optimize hygiene
  • Non-slip silicone ring to keep pump in place
  • Suitable for dish and hand soap

Regular price: $19.99 (#837590425)

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Cuisipro Dish Rack

(Set of 3)

This space-saving dish rack with a sleek and compact design is corrosion-resistant, comes with a drying mat made from water wicking neoprene and includes a perforated utensil holder for easy drying. Once dry, the entire set rolls up together for neat and tidy storage.

  • Reversible dish mat can be used on the neoprene side as a trivet to serve hot food, heat tolerance 500°F/260°C

Regular price: $29.99 (#100902425)

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Cuisipro produces a range of kitchen tools, utensils and accessories that are as functional and innovative as they are beautiful. Catering to a broad global customer base, including both home chefs and professionals. Cuisipro offers more than 200 products that will bring you joy, pleasure and inspiration when preparing, cooking & serving culinary delights.

Cuisipro Fibre Wood Board

Durable and lightweight, this board is ideal for everyday use. Prepare & serve, all on one board.

  • Two-sided design for optimal usage
  • Juice channel for no-drip cutting, keeping your countertop clean
  • Flat serving face for extra cutting and serving space
  • Corner loop for easy pick-up & hanging
  • Heat resistant up to 175°C/350°F
  • Made of recycled material that is BPA free
  • Dishwasher safe, knife-friendly, eco-friendly

Regular price: $29.99 (#74791002)

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Cuisipro Personal Cutlery

(Set of 8)

An eco-friendly alternative to disposable cutlery. Fits easily into lunch bags, backpacks and purses. The case is made of biodegradable plastic and the cutlery is made of rust-resistant stainless steel.

  • Knife, fork, spoon
  • Set of chopsticks
  • Straight straw, bent straw
  • Straw cleaning brush 

Regular price: $10.00 (#747906)

Cuisipro Reusable Bag (800 ml)

This reusable bag uses zero plastic and can be used in a variety of ways including: oven, microwave, sous-vide, dishwasher and in the freezer. Great for storing items when packing lunches, snacks on the go and so much more!

  • Made of 100% platinum silicone
  • Durable one-piece design is leakproof, airtight and stain resistant
  • Write notes or labels with dry-erase markers that will easily wash off when no longer needed
  • Hypoallergenic and BPA free

Regular price: $15.00 (#74792600)

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Cuisipro Kitchen Grips Rectangular Trivet 

Protect your tables and counter tops from hot food items with the Kitchen Grips Trivet. Comprised of FLXaPrene™ which is non-porous material that prevents bacteria growth and prevents stains that cause bacteria buildup on your trivet.

  • Heat-Resistant 500°F/260°C to -134°F/-92°C
  • Water repellency protects hands from steam and liquid burns
  • Raised nub surface is engineered to provide a better, safer, non-slip grip
  • Flexible – FLXaPrene material is soft and pliable, making it very comfortable to use

Regular price: $20.50 (#110305-11)

Cuisipro Foam Pump

Economical and environmentally friendly, reduce your soap usage by 75% with a modern design and matte finish.

  • Turns liquid soap into foam, unique non-aerosol pump mechanism
  • Two fill levels for soap and water; ergonomic easy pump with just one hand to optimize hygiene
  • Non-slip silicone ring to keep pump in place
  • Suitable for dish and hand soap

Regular price: $19.99 (#837590425)

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Cuisipro Dish Rack

(Set of 3)

This space-saving dish rack with a sleek and compact design is corrosion-resistant, comes with a drying mat made from water wicking neoprene and includes a perforated utensil holder for easy drying. Once dry, the entire set rolls up together for neat and tidy storage.

  • Reversible dish mat can be used on the neoprene side as a trivet to serve hot food, heat tolerance 500°F/260°C

Regular price: $29.99 (#100902425)

Seven Novelties in the Spotlight

Here are the topics covered: Geneviève O’Gleman’s new book, TABASCO® Sriracha sauce, The Rice Straw from EcoSmart Supply Co., Ah-So canned wines, natural wood smoked nuts from La Fumisterie, nutritious Sesame Snaps Seeds & Grains bars, and an upcoming event, the National Virtual Cookie Recipe Exchange to benefit Food Banks of Quebec in collaboration with Amarula.

Fast food santé: The New Book by Nutritionist Geneviève O’Gleman

Do you salivate over a good poutine, a juicy burger or soft donuts? Treat yourself to all the decadent dishes you dream of with this new book. “I wanted to create recipes that taste so much like the real thing that we forget their health side,” says Geneviève O’Gleman. A successful bet! You will then be able to prepare all the junk food icons at home, at a fraction of the cost, with quick, easy, and healthy recipes. Here are some of them: cheeseburger soup, fried pickles, strawberry soda, gratin mac and cheese, breakfast hot dog, veggie Big Mac, homemade beaver tail, etc.

Fast food santé is a must-read book for anyone who wants to enjoy fast food while taking care of their health, budget, and the environment. A book to buy for oneself or to offer as a gift!

240 pages (published August 2021)
$32.95  (digital version: $24.99)

http://www.editions-homme.com/fast-food-sante/genevieve-ogleman/livre/9782761955010

Fast food santé

Fast food santé: The New Book by Nutritionist Geneviève O’Gleman

Fast food santé

Do you salivate over a good poutine, a juicy burger or soft donuts? Treat yourself to all the decadent dishes you dream of with this new book. “I wanted to create recipes that taste so much like the real thing that we forget their health side,” says Geneviève O’Gleman. A successful bet! You will then be able to prepare all the junk food icons at home, at a fraction of the cost, with quick, easy, and healthy recipes. Here are some of them: cheeseburger soup, fried pickles, strawberry soda, gratin mac and cheese, breakfast hot dog, veggie Big Mac, homemade beaver tail, etc.

Fast food santé is a must-read book for anyone who wants to enjoy fast food while taking care of their health, budget, and the environment. A book to buy for oneself or to offer as a gift!

240 pages (published August 2021)
$32.95  (digital version: $24.99)

http://www.editions-homme.com/fast-food-sante/genevieve-ogleman/livre/9782761955010

Sriracha

The New TABASCO® Sriracha Sauce

Capturing the essence of this traditional sauce, the new TABASCO® Sriracha is a gluten-free, fat-free and preservative-free sauce. Vegan and vegetarian, it contains top-quality ingredients that are Halal, Kosher and OMG-free. The TABASCO® Sriracha sauce has the sweet chili pepper and garlic flavour that fans have come to expect, mixed with the brand’s signature chili puree and matured in oak barrels for a smooth finish.

Bold and rich, the premium TABASCO® Sriracha sauce can accompany eggs, stir-fries, noodles, or any other recipe that blend well with the flavours of sweet chili pepper and garlic. Mix it with honey for a sweet chili dip perfect for fried chicken or mix it with mayo to make a condiment to add to your sandwiches or to enhance the taste of your egg salad. In short, it is the perfect choice for all seasons of the year! Available in a 256 ml squeeze bottle made from recyclable plastic.

www.tabascosauce.ca

The New TABASCO® Sriracha Sauce

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Capturing the essence of this traditional sauce, the new TABASCO® Sriracha is a gluten-free, fat-free and preservative-free sauce. Vegan and vegetarian, it contains top-quality ingredients that are Halal, Kosher and OMG-free. The TABASCO® Sriracha sauce has the sweet chili pepper and garlic flavour that fans have come to expect, mixed with the brand’s signature chili puree and matured in oak barrels for a smooth finish.

Bold and rich, the premium TABASCO® Sriracha sauce can accompany eggs, stir-fries, noodles, or any other recipe that blend well with the flavours of sweet chili pepper and garlic. Mix it with honey for a sweet chili dip perfect for fried chicken or mix it with mayo to make a condiment to add to your sandwiches or to enhance the taste of your egg salad. In short, it is the perfect choice for all seasons of the year! Available in a 256 ml squeeze bottle made from recyclable plastic.

www.tabascosauce.ca

The Rice Straw: An Innovation to
Eradicate Single-Use Plastics

EcoSmart Supply Co., an up-and-coming Montreal-based distribution company of eco-friendly plastic alternatives, has launched its first and highly anticipated product aimed at eradicating single-use plastics, The Rice Straw. This innovation is an edible straw made from 100% natural, organic and biodegradable products. This elegantly designed straw is a must-have for all lovers of hot or cold drinks. The Rice Straw which is not only environmentally friendly, but which is more resistant once wet than other ecological straws available on the market.

The Rice Straw is currently used in several local cafes and restaurants, and you can also buy it for your home as well. It is available on ecosmartsupply.co in bulk quantities of 50, 100, 150 or 1000. In addition to its already trending The Rice Straw, EcoSmart Supply Co. will also soon be launching other rice-based products. Stay informed!

The Rice Straw: An Innovation to Eradicate Single-Use Plastics

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EcoSmart Supply Co., an up-and-coming Montreal-based distribution company of eco-friendly plastic alternatives, has launched its first and highly anticipated product aimed at eradicating single-use plastics, The Rice Straw. This innovation is an edible straw made from 100% natural, organic and biodegradable products. This elegantly designed straw is a must-have for all lovers of hot or cold drinks. The Rice Straw which is not only environmentally friendly, but which is more resistant once wet than other ecological straws available on the market.

The Rice Straw is currently used in several local cafes and restaurants, and you can also buy it for your home as well. It is available on ecosmartsupply.co in bulk quantities of 50, 100, 150 or 1000. In addition to its already trending The Rice Straw, EcoSmart Supply Co. will also soon be launching other rice-based products. Stay informed!

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Ah-So blanc

Ah-So Navarra (White wine)
250 ml

Ah-So Canned Wines

Ah-So wines are the exception to the rule of quality canned wine; because good wine always starts in the vineyard. Each can is the result of the careful cultivation of all these vines. Ah-So is produced in the Navarre region in Spain, in the family vineyards of the Lopez de Lacalle family. The vineyards are situated in the town of Artazu between 450 and 500 metres above sea level on clay-limestone soils.

Ah-So wines are 100% Grenache and 100% organic, produced at the estate and harvested by hand without the use of herbicides or pesticides, to preserve the environment. To ensure the quality of the wine, the Lopez de Lacalle family purchased a canning machine from Colorado and shipped it to Navarre to allow them to can the wines directly to the estate. This is essential to preserve the freshness and authenticity of their terroir.                       

Ah-So rouge

Ah-So Red Navarra (Red wine)
250 ml

Ah-So Canned Wines

Ah-So blanc

Ah-So Navarra (White wine)
250 ml

Ah-So rouge

Ah-So Red Navarra (Red wine)
250 ml

Ah-So wines are the exception to the rule of quality canned wine; because good wine always starts in the vineyard. Each can is the result of the careful cultivation of all these vines. Ah-So is produced in the Navarre region in Spain, in the family vineyards of the Lopez de Lacalle family. The vineyards are situated in the town of Artazu between 450 and 500 metres above sea level on clay-limestone soils.

Ah-So wines are 100% Grenache and 100% organic, produced at the estate and harvested by hand without the use of herbicides or pesticides, to preserve the environment. To ensure the quality of the wine, the Lopez de Lacalle family purchased a canning machine from Colorado and shipped it to Navarre to allow them to can the wines directly to the estate. This is essential to preserve the freshness and authenticity of their terroir.

Smoked Nuts with Natural Wood from La Fumisterie

The Quebec company that specializes in natural wood smoking, La Fumisterie, is launching two flavours of nuts: classic smoked nuts and spicy. Produced locally in a traditional way in a smokehouse, without artificial flavours and without preservatives, these new products are ideal at aperitif time to accompany cheeses or a glass of wine or a Quebec microbrewery beer, to enjoy as a snack or to offer as a gift.

Classic smoked nuts and spicy smoked nuts are certified Aliments du Québec and are composed of an assortment of peanuts, almonds and cashews seasoned to perfection with a blend of homemade spices, one sweet and the other spicy, authentically smoked. Nuts are available online  and in more than 200 points of sale in Quebec such as grocery stores, beer stores like Tite Frette as well as microbreweries at a price of $3.99 for the small bag (60g), and will become once tasted, a must-have for all occasions.

www.lafumisterie.ca

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Smoked Nuts with Natural Wood from La Fumisterie

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The Quebec company that specializes in natural wood smoking, La Fumisterie, is launching two flavours of nuts: classic smoked nuts and spicy. Produced locally in a traditional way in a smokehouse, without artificial flavours and without preservatives, these new products are ideal at aperitif time to accompany cheeses or a glass of wine or a Quebec microbrewery beer, to enjoy as a snack or to offer as a gift.

Classic smoked nuts and spicy smoked nuts are certified Aliments du Québec and are composed of an assortment of peanuts, almonds and cashews seasoned to perfection with a blend of homemade spices, one sweet and the other spicy, authentically smoked. Nuts are available online  and in more than 200 points of sale in Quebec such as grocery stores, beer stores like Tite Frette as well as microbreweries at a price of $3.99 for the small bag (60g), and will become once tasted, a must-have for all occasions.

www.lafumisterie.ca

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New and Highly Nutritious Sesame Snaps Seeds & Grains Bars

Full of sesame seeds and power grains to satisfy a sweet tooth and to tide people throughout their busy day. The new Sesame Snaps Seeds & Grains bars are vegetarian and are an alternative to snacks often filled with unpronounceable ingredients. A good step towards choosing healthier options between meals, they are made with honey and super charged with highly nutritious sesame seeds and puffed grains including amaranth, millet, quinoa and buckwheat (4 flavours). Gluten-free, they are made with natural ingredients, with no artificial flavours or colours, and contain no preservatives. A snack to eat at any moment of the day!

www.sesamesnaps.ca

New and Highly Nutritious Sesame Snaps Seeds & Grains Bars

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Full of sesame seeds and power grains to satisfy a sweet tooth and to tide people throughout their busy day. The new Sesame Snaps Seeds & Grains bars are vegetarian and are an alternative to snacks often filled with unpronounceable ingredients. A good step towards choosing healthier options between meals, they are made with honey and super charged with highly nutritious sesame seeds and puffed grains including amaranth, millet, quinoa and buckwheat (4 flavours). Gluten-free, they are made with natural ingredients, with no artificial flavours or colours, and contain no preservatives. A snack to eat at any moment of the day!

www.sesamesnaps.ca

Join the National Virtual Cookie Recipe Swap to benefit Food Banks of Quebec

From December 8th through to the date after the National Cookie Exchange Day on December 23, Canadians can share their recipes, whether nut-free, vegan, or richly indulgent, for all to enjoy on the Amarula Canada Facebook page or on their personal Instagram page using the #ÉchangeDeBiscuits hashtag. For each recipe shared, Amarula will donate $5 to Food Banks of Quebec as well as those in Ontario and BC. To provide inspiration, 16 experts have created cookie and cocktail pairings featuring Amarula to start the virtual chain and provide Santa with a little holiday cheer.

To learn more about how to participate or to download recipes, visit www.amarulacanada.ca/echangedebiscuits.

In order to whet your appetite, here are two recipe photos made by these experts:

 

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CHRISTMAS SPICE MACARONS

Recipe created by Olivier Potier (Chez Potier)

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SANTAMARULA

Recipe created by Gabrielle Panaccio (Le Lab Comptoir à cocktails)

Learn more about Amarula at www.amarulacanada.ca.

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Join the National Virtual Cookie Recipe Swap to benefit Food Banks of Quebec

From December 8th through to the date after the National Cookie Exchange Day on December 23, Canadians can share their recipes, whether nut-free, vegan, or richly indulgent, for all to enjoy on the Amarula Canada Facebook page or on their personal Instagram page using the #ÉchangeDeBiscuits hashtag. For each recipe shared, Amarula will donate $5 to Food Banks of Quebec as well as those in Ontario and BC. To provide inspiration, 16 experts have created cookie and cocktail pairings featuring Amarula to start the virtual chain and provide Santa with a little holiday cheer. To learn more about how to participate or to download recipes, visit www.amarulacanada.ca/echangedebiscuits.

In order to whet your appetite, here are two recipe photos made by these experts:

Macaron amarula

CHRISTMAS SPICE MACARONS

Recipe created by Olivier Potier (Chez Potier)

Recette mix amarula

SANTAMARULA

Recipe created by Gabrielle Panaccio (Le Lab Comptoir à cocktails)

Learn more about Amarula at www.amarulacanada.ca.

SYSCO: At the Heart of Food and Service

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Established for 30 years now in Quebec, Sysco is a leading food distributor to independent restaurants, local and national restaurant chains, lodging establishments, healthcare and educational facilities, etc. Thanks to a dedicated team committed to the best interests of the company as well as the customers, Sysco remains a company that wants to “build relationships on a global scale to share food resources and help each other”. Also, the Sysco team has adopted values such as integrity, commitment, teamwork, excellence, and responsible growth strategy.

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Established for 30 years now in Quebec, Sysco is a leading food distributor to independent restaurants, local and national restaurant chains, lodging establishments, healthcare and educational facilities, etc. Thanks to a dedicated team committed to the best interests of the company as well as the customers, Sysco remains a company that wants to “build relationships on a global scale to share food resources and help each other”. Also, the Sysco team has adopted values such as integrity, commitment, teamwork, excellence, and responsible growth strategy.

A WIDE VARIETY OF PRODUCTS

A partnership with Sysco guarantees access to the industry’s best distribution network – keeping you on trend and stocked with fresh products and fresh ideas. Sysco delivers the freshest produce, custom-cut meats, high-quality seafood, imported foods offering global flavours, basic ingredients, beverages, and non-food supplies. Sysco’s industry-leading quality assurance standards and distribution network will keep you stocked with the freshest products and ingredients.

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PHOTO : Sysco collaborated with local restaurateurs for its large-scale campaign. Fabrizio Covone is seen here working in his restaurant, Bottega Pizzeria.

A partnership with Sysco guarantees access to the industry’s best distribution network – keeping you on trend and stocked with fresh products and fresh ideas. Sysco delivers the freshest produce, custom-cut meats, high-quality seafood, imported foods offering global flavours, basic ingredients, beverages, and non-food supplies. Sysco’s industry-leading quality assurance standards and distribution network will keep you stocked with the freshest products and ingredients.

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PHOTO : Sysco collaborated with local restaurateurs for its large-scale campaign. Fabrizio Covone is seen here working in his restaurant, Bottega Pizzeria.
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We share with you the answers to two topical questions put to Guillaume Dubois, President of Sysco Quebec:

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We share with you the answers to two topical questions put to Guillaume Dubois, President of Sysco Quebec:

How does the Sysco food distributor differentiate itself from its competitors?

Sysco stands out for the excellence of its customer service, the efficiency of the operations team and the strength of its transport team; all dedicated to serving its customers in an exemplary manner, among other things, with order accuracy and on-time delivery. 

We also have a whole team of food consultants, specialists and business resource consultants who are present and who provide personalized service that is unique in the food distribution industry. They are all qualified and dedicated people who can help restaurateurs, especially during this reopening period that we are living through, to make the right choices of products, at the right price or even review the menus to adapt to new realities.

In addition, we have eliminated the minimum orders to give more flexibility to restaurants and we have several services and strategic partnerships available for current and new customers. Finally, our new Sysco Delivery app allows customers to track their delivery, in real time – a huge advantage when we know how busy they are these days!

 

How does the Sysco team see the reopening of restaurants in Quebec?

For several weeks now, Sysco has been planning the reopening of restaurants by being proactive, either by communicating with its customers, by implementing a new and faster online ordering service and by training qualified staff to respond to requests. We have also taken the lead by significantly increasing our inventories to cope with the reopening.

How does the Sysco food distributor differentiate itself from its competitors?

Sysco stands out for the excellence of its customer service, the efficiency of the operations team and the strength of its transport team; all dedicated to serving its customers in an exemplary manner, among other things, with order accuracy and on-time delivery. 

We also have a whole team of food consultants, specialists and business resource consultants who are present and who provide personalized service that is unique in the food distribution industry. They are all qualified and dedicated people who can help restaurateurs, especially during this reopening period that we are living through, to make the right choices of products, at the right price or even review the menus to adapt to new realities.

In addition, we have eliminated the minimum orders to give more flexibility to restaurants and we have several services and strategic partnerships available for current and new customers. Finally, our new Sysco Delivery app allows customers to track their delivery, in real time – a huge advantage when we know how busy they are these days!

 

How does the Sysco team see the reopening of restaurants in Quebec?

For several weeks now, Sysco has been planning the reopening of restaurants by being proactive, either by communicating with its customers, by implementing a new and faster online ordering service and by training qualified staff to respond to requests. We have also taken the lead by significantly increasing our inventories to cope with the reopening.

THE LAST POINT

Sysco wants to be present and visible to its current customers, but also to serve the community and acquire new customers looking for a recognized, efficient, and professional food distributor. To this end, a vast advertising campaign is in effect since June 7, 2021, in order to gain more showcase and thus demonstrate its distribution strength. Sysco wants to send a clear message: its team has been there throughout the pandemic, and it will also be present during the reopening and economic recovery.

Its main warehouse is located in Boucherville at 1225 Volta Street.

Contact Sysco: (450) 645-6800 or 1-855-450-3069  [email protected] 

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THE LAST POINT

Sysco wants to be present and visible to its current customers, but also to serve the community and acquire new customers looking for a recognized, efficient, and professional food distributor. To this end, a vast advertising campaign is in effect since June 7, 2021, in order to gain more showcase and thus demonstrate its distribution strength. Sysco wants to send a clear message: its team has been there throughout the pandemic, and it will also be present during the reopening and economic recovery.

Its main warehouse is located in Boucherville at 1225 Volta Street.

Contact Sysco: (450) 645-6800 or 1-855-450-3069  [email protected] 

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Le Moussonneur: Cold Drip Coffee, Processor of Green Coffee in Seawater & Coffee Roaster

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Le Moussonneur is a Master Roaster who has developed its own roasting method as well as its own transformation technique of green coffee steeped in seawater: the Monsooned coffee of the Magdalen Islands. This company has become known and distinguished itself since 2008 through this coffee, its specialty is unique in the world. This coffee is created by the coffee roaster Richard O’Neill, a true expert and passionate about exceptional coffees for 30 years now. He is a processor of green coffee beans steeped in the seawater, an artisan roaster and a barista.

 

 

 

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Le Moussonneur is a Master Roaster who has developed its own roasting method as well as its own transformation technique of green coffee steeped in seawater: the Monsooned coffee of the Magdalen Islands. This company has become known and distinguished itself since 2008 through this coffee, its specialty is unique in the world. This coffee is created by the coffee roaster Richard O’Neill, a true expert and passionate about exceptional coffees for 30 years now. He is a processor of green coffee beans steeped in the seawater, an artisan roaster and a barista.

 

 

 

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Le Moussonneur also has its own Roastery in Rimouski in the industrial district (where it receives coffees from different countries, roasts them, packages them and bags them). Each coffee and each blend have been tested by more than one roasting in order to choose only one that is unique to each, the one that brings out its best aromas. There is also the Coffee shop located in downtown Rimouski (where Nathalie Gagnon and Richard O’Neill, the 2 partners, share their passion with you through their specialty coffees).

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The Monsooned Collection (its specialty)

This coffee is inspired by a process discovered in the 17th century. In those years, coffee was exported by sailboat and the trip could last 6 months. The coffee on these boats was inevitably altered by the humidity of the seawater, but highly prized by Master Roasters. This tradition was lost with the arrival of motorboats and the opening of the Suez Canal. Richard O’Neill, when he arrived at the Magdalen Islands, was inspired by this lost tradition. This is how he began manufacturing his coffees by exposing them to seawater moisture and salty winds before drying them in the sun, allowing the sodium to crystallize inside the coffee bean. He has since refined his process in an effort to improve its stability and offer the best product possible, taking more control over each step. This has resulted in greater consistency to provide you with a continuously improved taste.

This coffee has a distinctive flavour from all other coffees due to the sodium it retains when drying out. It is slightly less caffeinated and less acidic, and it enhances the aromas found in other coffees with which it is blended.

Discover the other coffee collections available:

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The Essentials Collection

Artisan roaster Richard O’Neill coaxes truly exceptional flavours from its single-origin coffees thanks to his unique ability to select and roast the best product available. He also visits the coffee plantations in person to better understand the daily lives and particularities of the producers and their specific processes.

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The Decafs Collection

The Swiss Water™ process does not use any chemicals to extract caffeine from the beans. In this way, the coffee is 99.9% caffeine-free while preserving its original attributes.

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The Private Collection (microlots)

Coffees that have obtained a grade above 87 on a scale of 100 defined by the SCA (Speciality Coffee Association). This note is awarded according to different criteria: aromas, body, acidity, etc. For example:  JAMAICA BLUE MOUNTAIN 100% (Clifton Mount Estate).

 

NEW : 

COLD DRIP BREW COFFEE

 

This Kyoto-style method consists of letting cold water slowly drip onto the coffee grounds and results in a very unctuous cold brew coffee with intense aromas. The first to be offered by this company is the JAMAICA BLUE MOUNTAIN 100% which is available now in a 473 ml can. A delight in this hot season! In addition, this coffee is 100% pure and does not contain any flavour or added aroma. Le Moussonneur is the only company in Quebec to distribute it in large quantities. Four other cold drip brews will be launched next July (Costa Rica, Colombian, Kenya AA and Guatemala) in 355 ml format. Stay tuned!

 

 

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NEW : 

COLD DRIP BREW COFFEE

 

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This Kyoto-style method consists of letting cold water slowly drip onto the coffee grounds and results in a very unctuous cold brew coffee with intense aromas. The first to be offered by this company is the JAMAICA BLUE MOUNTAIN 100% which is available now in a 473 ml can. A delight in this hot season! In addition, this coffee is 100% pure and does not contain any flavour or added aroma. Le Moussonneur is the only company in Quebec to distribute it in large quantities. Four other cold drip brews will be launched next July (Costa Rica, Colombian, Kenya AA and Guatemala) in 355 ml format. Stay tuned!

This Kyoto-style method consists of letting cold water slowly drip onto the coffee grounds and results in a very unctuous cold brew coffee with intense aromas. The first to be offered by this company is the JAMAICA BLUE MOUNTAIN 100% which is available now in a 473 ml can. A delight in this hot season! In addition, this coffee is 100% pure and does not contain any flavour or added aroma. Le Moussonneur is the only company in Quebec to distribute it in large quantities. Four other colddrip brews will be launched next July (Costa Rica, Colombian, Kenya AA and Guatemala) in 355 ml format. Stay tuned!

Are you a business?

(Cafes, restaurants, offices, delicatessens) Le Moussonneur coffees are produced and distributed across Canada. Get a unique taste delivered to your door to bring a whole new experience to your customers.

Are you a consumer?

Order its high quality, freshly roasted coffee now through its online store (click here).

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Coffee Shop

173 St-Germain Ouest,
Rimouski, QC, G5L 4B8

Roastery

190 Avenue du Havre, Suites 1 and 2
Rimouski, QC, G5M 0B9

1 (833) 730-0932     [email protected]

www.lemoussonneur.ca

 

 

 

 

 

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Are you a business?

(Cafes, restaurants, offices, delicatessens) Le Moussonneur coffees are produced and distributed across Canada. Get a unique taste delivered to your door to bring a whole new experience to your customers.

Are you a consumer?

Order its high quality, freshly roasted coffee now through its online store (click here).

Coffee Shop

173 St-Germain Ouest,
Rimouski, QC, G5L 4B8

Roastery

190 Avenue du Havre, Suites 1 and 2
Rimouski, QC, G5M 0B9

1 (833) 730-0932     [email protected]

www.lemoussonneur.ca

 

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Newmood: Sensory Marketing Made Simple

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Newmood has a unique take on sensory marketing. Voices, sound, and signage engage all your customer’s senses, all to your benefit! For over 35 years, Newmood has helped thousands of clients to reach their customers in a different way by creating unique, professional brand ambiance that shows their true colours! Trust this company, like more than 4,000 customers across Quebec and Canada, for your:

* Digital signage

* Background music

* Voice messaging

* On-hold messages

NO CONTRACT… Sounds good!

Discover, HERE, 5 reasons why long-term service contracts are not in your best interest.

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Newmood has a unique take on sensory marketing. Voices, sound, and signage engage all your customer’s senses, all to your benefit! For over 35 years, Newmood has helped thousands of clients to reach their customers in a different way by creating unique, professional brand ambiance that shows their true colours! Trust this company, like more than 4,000 customers across Quebec and Canada, for your:

* Digital signage

* Background music

* Voice messaging

* On-hold messages

NO CONTRACT… Sounds good!

Discover, HERE, 5 reasons why long-term service contracts are not in your best interest.

Newmood, so many benefits:

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EASY TO MANAGE
WITH A MOBILE APP

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EASY TO INSTALL
YOURSELF

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FREE, AUTOMATIC
SOFTWARE UPDATES

Newmood, so many benefits:

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EASY TO INSTALL YOURSELF

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FREE, AUTOMATIC SOFTWARE UPDATES

And more…

•  Technology adaptable to all your needs

•  Broadcasting equipment included and guaranteed

•  Quick, efficient process

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And more…

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•  Technology adaptable to all your needs

•  Broadcasting equipment included and guaranteed

•  Quick, efficient process

DIGITAL SIGNAGE

No matter where you go today (shopping mall, restaurant, retailer, dentist’s office, etc.), it’s very likely that you find yourself in the presence of screens showing visual content. It is no longer a secret; digital signage in businesses is on the rise. Among other things: since it is easy to use and is now more affordable and accessible to all companies.

Restaurant industry

Probably the one where we notice the strongest growth for this marketing tool. Digital signage is an integral part of the design of restaurants, retail stores and other places where it requires visual and informative display. Restaurant owners can make their screen dynamic by broadcasting content on their promotions, activities, partners, sponsorships and more, by tailoring content to different times of the day. And what about double-sided screens, a novelty! Thanks to a single medium that allows your content to be broadcast in two directions simultaneously, for example from your storefront to the inside of your outlet.

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Great freedom

Did you know that digital signage is 4 times more successful at catching the eye than traditional printed materials and will trigger action in 50% of cases? Now you understand the need for effective, well-designed, and affordable digital signage, and that’s where Newmood shines! Its digital signage service runs on user-friendly software that leaves you in charge. You can manage your own fixed or video content, which means you are able to plan in advance when to launch your marketing or promotional campaigns. You can display your menus, your business hours, your job openings, your upcoming events, and much more. Newmood knows how quickly technology moves, so thanks to its affordable monthly commitment-free agreement, you get to enjoy the very latest technology at no extra cost.

DIGITAL SIGNAGE

No matter where you go today (shopping mall, restaurant, retailer, dentist’s office, etc.), it’s very likely that you find yourself in the presence of screens showing visual content. It is no longer a secret; digital signage in businesses is on the rise. Among other things: since it is easy to use and is now more affordable and accessible to all companies.

Restaurant industry

Probably the one where we notice the strongest growth for this marketing tool. Digital signage is an integral part of the design of restaurants, retail stores and other places where it requires visual and informative display. Restaurant owners can make their screen dynamic by broadcasting content on their promotions, activities, partners, sponsorships and more, by tailoring content to different times of the day. And what about double-sided screens, a novelty! Thanks to a single medium that allows your content to be broadcast in two directions simultaneously, for example from your storefront to the inside of your outlet.

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Great freedom

Did you know that digital signage is 4 times more successful at catching the eye than traditional printed materials and will trigger action in 50% of cases? Now you understand the need for effective, well-designed, and affordable digital signage, and that’s where Newmood shines! Its digital signage service runs on user-friendly software that leaves you in charge. You can manage your own fixed or video content, which means you are able to plan in advance when to launch your marketing or promotional campaigns. You can display your menus, your business hours, your job openings, your upcoming events, and much more. Newmood knows how quickly technology moves, so thanks to its affordable monthly commitment-free agreement, you get to enjoy the very latest technology at no extra cost.

BACKGROUND MUSIC

The role of music in a store, restaurant or any type of business is a powerful marketing tool that can stimulate buying activity, motivate employees, and entertain and inform customers while enhancing your brand image. If you do not integrate this marketing strategy, you are missing an opportunity to distinguish yourself and to stir up the emotions of your customers. 

A professional and dynamic musical environment

Do you want to broadcast an indicative, promotional, radio or nutritional message? This is entirely feasible and programmable, since it has its own recording studio and a bank of narrators available in several languages, script and narration included.

Do you own several restaurants or stores?

Music programming can be created by site/region/banner or for your entire group. The monthly subscription includes the device, copyrights, access to 100 music channels, tailor-made programming and which can be modified at any time for free. Music updates are done on a daily basis (up-to-date content with a broad range of latest musical tendencies) to create a distinctive musical colour for your brand.

*Learn, HERE, about the importance of music ambiance in a business.

BACKGROUND MUSIC

The role of music in a store, restaurant or any type of business is a powerful marketing tool that can stimulate buying activity, motivate employees, and entertain and inform customers while enhancing your brand image. If you do not integrate this marketing strategy, you are missing an opportunity to distinguish yourself and to stir up the emotions of your customers. 

A professional and dynamic musical environment

Do you want to broadcast an indicative, promotional, radio or nutritional message? This is entirely feasible and programmable, since it has its own recording studio and a bank of narrators available in several languages, script and narration included.

Do you own several restaurants or stores?

Music programming can be created by site/region/banner or for your entire group. The monthly subscription includes the device, copyrights, access to 100 music channels, tailor-made programming and which can be modified at any time for free. Music updates are done on a daily basis (up-to-date content with a broad range of latest musical tendencies) to create a distinctive musical colour for your brand.

Learn, HERE, about the importance of music ambiance in a business.

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ON-HOLD MESSAGES

Well-designed and well-written on-hold messages with a professional and pleasant narration have the power to enhance the time of your callers who are waiting to speak to someone. This ensures that you keep your customers captive during this waiting time… A beautiful message, a pleasant voice is much better than a “BEEP-BEEP”, a silence or aggressive music. Newmood will bring your company’s virtual waiting room to life with narrative capsules and great ambient music that will make the most of each customer’s call by offering an on-hold experience unlike any other.

Read, HERE, on tips for a successful on-hold message.

ON-HOLD MESSAGES

Well-designed and well-written on-hold messages with a professional and pleasant narration have the power to enhance the time of your callers who are waiting to speak to someone. This ensures that you keep your customers captive during this waiting time… A beautiful message, a pleasant voice is much better than a “BEEP-BEEP”, a silence or aggressive music. Newmood will bring your company’s virtual waiting room to life with narrative capsules and great ambient music that will make the most of each customer’s call by offering an on-hold experience unlike any other.

Read, HERE, on tips for a successful on-hold message.

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For more information about our services, contact Newmood!

With more than 35 years of experience to its name, Newmood is the right company to guide you. 

1-800-265-0111

[email protected]

Robert Lamontagne – Director of Sales and Development

[email protected]

newmood.com  8 rue Saint-François, Victoriaville, QC



 

For more information about our services, contact Newmood!

With more than 35 years of experience to its name, Newmood is the right company to guide you. 

1-800-265-0111

[email protected]

Robert Lamontagne – Director of Sales and Development

[email protected]

newmood.com  8 rue Saint-François, Victoriaville, QC



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Küto – Comptoir à Tartares: A 100% Quebec Restaurant Chain!

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Our Concept 

An initiator and leader in the world of tartars, Küto, a Quebec company, stands out for its menu featuring raw proteins, paired with fresh and trendy products. Following the enthusiasm of tartar lovers, the concept has evolved rapidly in recent years and has led to the opening of several restaurants throughout Quebec. To date, the franchise network includes several locations, openings are going well, and growth is meteoric. Each Küto restaurant has three distinct sales experiences: the dining room, the take-out counter, and the delivery. This last one is done through external partners. Avoid waiting and take advantage of our online order directly on our website. What could be better than enjoying a tasty tartar in a welcoming environment or to take these delights to the comfort of your home!

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Jean-Michel Paquet,

President

Our Values

Küto is a Quebec family business that promotes simple values: quality, freshness, speedy service, and family. We consider all franchisees and employees to be members of our beautiful and large family. Working closely and listening to our franchisees are a priority for the head office team. This proximity allows us to grow faster together, as a team.

Our Structure

The Küto head office was moved in 2020 to a new building located in Delson, which is adjacent to the premises of its food manufacturing kitchen as well as its distribution warehouse. The warehouse has been expanded to double up the storage space to better serve Küto’s growing network. Several employees work there to prepare the recipes of signature sauces, as well as their famous croutons and products of all kinds. Every week, our delivery trucks distribute quality, handmade products to our restaurants. Product standardization is at the heart of our success. Head office is also the hub of research and development, and we are constantly on the lookout for market trends and increasingly large and strong partnerships.

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In addition to distributing the signature products in Küto restaurants, we entered the retail market in May 2021 by launching a separate line of ready-to-eat tartars in grocery stores. This complementary offer will take a share of the market for tartar lovers who wish to enjoy a quality product in an all-inclusive formula, at any time. Küto signs its notoriety there. 

Küto stood out too by announcing an eco-friendly shift in 2021 by launching its line of biodegradable and compostable containers. Also, by eliminating paper in its restaurants, among other things with menus and wine lists. Furthermore, all training manuals are now in electronic version. Once again, Küto demonstrates its commitment to an eco-responsible environment.

 

 

 

Our working methods in restaurants have proven their worth; operating a Küto is simple and efficient. Training manuals, standardized recipes, distribution of homemade and standard products by the head office, online training platforms, marketing tools, sharp management of social networks and day-to-day support ensure the success of each franchisee. Küto is a strong team that builds helpful tools for restaurateurs by restaurateurs. The quality of operations, the well-being of franchisees and the happiness of our customers are at the heart of our priorities.

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Franchisees Support

From finding a location to negotiating a lease and financing steps, the Küto team will always accompany you. Through comprehensive in-person and online training, you will be fully prepared to face the reality of a restaurateur. We also maintain a regular presence in our restaurants through our team of operations advisors to maintain the Küto high standards.

Küto is a dynamic start-up in full development. We are always looking for passionate operators who want to embark on a beautiful restaurant adventure. The world of tartars is changing, and business opportunities are multiplying day by day.

JOIN QUEBEC’S NEW BRAND, JOIN THE KÜTO FAMILY!

To view all the addresses, click here. 

For more information, visit: https://kuto.ca/

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Our concept 

An initiator and leader in the world of tartars, Küto, a Quebec company, stands out for its menu featuring raw proteins, paired with fresh and trendy products. Following the enthusiasm of tartar lovers, the concept has evolved rapidly in recent years and has led to the opening of several restaurants throughout Quebec. To date, the franchise network includes several locations, openings are going well, and growth is meteoric. Each Küto restaurant has three distinct sales experiences: the dining room, the take-out counter, and the delivery. This last one is done through external partners. Avoid waiting and take advantage of our online order directly on our website. What could be better than enjoying a tasty tartar in a welcoming environment or to take these delights to the comfort of your home!

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Jean-Michel Paquet,

President

Our Values

Küto is a Quebec family business that promotes simple values: quality, freshness, speedy service, and family. We consider all franchisees and employees to be members of our beautiful and large family. Working closely and listening to our franchisees are a priority for the head office team. This proximity allows us to grow faster together, as a team.

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Our Structure

The Küto head office was moved in 2020 to a new building located in Delson, which is adjacent to the premises of its food manufacturing kitchen as well as its distribution warehouse. The warehouse has been expanded to double up the storage space to better serve Küto’s growing network. Several employees work there to prepare the recipes of signature sauces, as well as their famous croutons and products of all kinds. Every week, our delivery trucks distribute quality, handmade products to our restaurants. Product standardization is at the heart of our success. Head office is also the hub of research and development, and we are constantly on the lookout for market trends and increasingly large and strong partnerships.

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In addition to distributing the signature products in Küto restaurants, we entered the retail market in May 2021 by launching a separate line of ready-to-eat tartars in grocery stores. This complementary offer will take a share of the market for tartar lovers who wish to enjoy a quality product in an all-inclusive formula, at any time. Küto signs its notoriety there. 

Küto stood out too by announcing an eco-friendly shift in 2021 by launching its line of biodegradable and compostable containers. Also, by eliminating paper in its restaurants, among other things with menus and wine lists. Furthermore, all training manuals are now in electronic version. Once again, Küto demonstrates its commitment to an eco-responsible environment.

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Our working methods in restaurants have proven their worth; operating a Küto is simple and efficient. Training manuals, standardized recipes, distribution of homemade and standard products by the head office, online training platforms, marketing tools, sharp management of social networks and day-to-day support ensure the success of each franchisee. Küto is a strong team that builds helpful tools for restaurateurs by restaurateurs. The quality of operations, the well-being of franchisees and the happiness of our customers are at the heart of our priorities.

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Franchisees Support

From finding a location to negotiating a lease and financing steps, the Küto team will always accompany you. Through comprehensive in-person and online training, you will be fully prepared to face the reality of a restaurateur. We also maintain a regular presence in our restaurants through our team of operations advisors to maintain the Küto high standards.

Küto is a dynamic start-up in full development. We are always looking for passionate operators who want to embark on a beautiful restaurant adventure. The world of tartars is changing, and business opportunities are multiplying day by day.

JOIN QUEBEC’S NEW BRAND, JOIN THE KÜTO FAMILY!

To view all the addresses, click here. 

For more information, visit: https://kuto.ca/

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Ferme Pré Rieur: Organic & Nutritious Ingredients

For healthier and more eco-friendly cooking ingredients, think about Ferme Pré Rieur inc., located in St-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec. Its producers/suppliers located in Côte-du-Sud, Beauce and Lotbinière, will make you discover beautiful sunflower fields. It processes and markets under the brand name Le Pré Rieur: organic oleic sunflower oil, peas, and grain products all Ecocert Canada certified.

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ORGANIC OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL

The oleic sunflower is nothing like the classic sunflower. It provides a much superior oil. Organic and non-GMO sunflower seeds are grown without any pesticides. The extraction of sunflower oil to make a high-end oil by cold pressing the flower is a mechanical process without heat and solvent, carried out just before putting it on the market, which gives it an exceptional taste of freshness. These conditions allow the nutritional values of sunflower oil to be fully maintained. Rich in Omega 9 (81.63%), its high thermal resistance (16.31 consecutive hours at 110 degrees Celsius in the laboratory), and its very delicate taste, give it a great cooking versatility at high temperatures (without risking oxidizing it) while offering many delicious options when used cold. With this oil on the menu, Quebec’s local food is gaining prestige.

Gourmet tips

This oil is easy to digest and is even more versatile than olive oil and contains up to half as much saturated fat. Its exquisite taste (sweet flavour of freshly shelled sunflower seeds) allows for salty or sweet culinary creations, which more bitter, pungent or astringent oils do not offer. So, here are some suggestions to lend a delicate flavour to your dishes, improve smoothness while adding a touch of sun and health to your menu:   

  • Cold: dressings, marinades, mayonnaises.
  • On the stove: braising, browning, roasting, simmering.
  • Baking: bakery and pastry products (muffins, pie dough, cakes, cookies).

Cosmetics field

Its high level of vitamin E (33%) also favours its use in the cosmetics and soap industry. Very soon, the company will jointly launch with Culture Sauvage a by-product named, Sunflower Okara, to add exfoliants in cosmetics and soaps; it will be one of the few products of plants and organic origin for these markets. Stay tuned!

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Formats : 500 ml, 1 L, 5 L & 20 L

 

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WHOLE YELLOW PEAS (ORGANIC)

The Ferme Pré Rieur also specializes in another product which is also very rare in Quebec. Organic whole yellow peas are rich in fibre, protein, and nutrients, thus responding to a trend in favour of plant-based protein. What’s better than a traditional pea soup or having peas served in salads?

Formats : 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg & 20 kg

YELLOW PEA FLOUR

Besides being good for your health (high source of iron, fibre, and potassium), this flour is one of the most proteined on the market. Practical and versatile, Le Pré Rieur organic yellow pea flour gives a roasted taste that goes well with coffee, chocolate, and hazelnuts. In combination with sugar and vanilla, it is exquisite and at the same time allows to subtly add legumes to the menu.

Use this flour to add texture and flavour to your recipes and make them more nutritious. It replaces 50% of wheat flour or other flour with gluten (wheat, spelt, oats, corn).

Formats : 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg & 20 kg

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RECIPES TO TRY WITH THESE PRODUCTS

 

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EXTRA-PROTEIN VEGETARIAN PIZZA

(Flour – Oil)
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BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

(Flour)
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HUMMUS

(Peas – Oil)
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HEALTHY PIE DOUGH WITH SUNFLOWER OIL

(Flour – Oil)

 

Check out its website www.leprerieur.com to discover more delicious recipes and additional information about its products.

POINTS OF SALE

You can buy these products in Avril stores, in natural food stores served by the Horizon Nature distributor and on request in your favourite grocery store. Available across Canada via virtual groceries and HRI bulk formula. Look for the various online or in-store points of sale: https://leprerieur.com/points-de-vente/. Whether you’re a consumer, retailer, distributor, processor, restaurateur or institution, it has the formats you need. Call this company (418-598-3840)!

With its 3 products, Ferme Pré Rieur reaffirms its position as a positive and forward-thinking company, firmly rooted in Quebec’s evolving food culture.

“Buying organic food locally is a concrete action for our health, for the regions and for our planet… Our products are not only healthy, but also very good!”

– Daniel Dubé, President of Ferme Pré Rieur

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For healthier and more eco-friendly cooking ingredients, think about Ferme Pré Rieur inc., located in St-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec. Its producers/suppliers located in Côte-du-Sud, Beauce and Lotbinière, will make you discover beautiful sunflower fields. It processes and markets under the brand name Le Pré Rieur: organic oleic sunflower oil, peas, and grain products all Ecocert Canada certified.

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Formats : 500 ml, 1 L, 5 L & 20 L

ORGANIC OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL

The oleic sunflower is nothing like the classic sunflower. It provides a much superior oil. Organic and non-GMO sunflower seeds are grown without any pesticides. The extraction of sunflower oil to make a high-end oil by cold pressing the flower is a mechanical process without heat and solvent, carried out just before putting it on the market, which gives it an exceptional taste of freshness. These conditions allow the nutritional values of sunflower oil to be fully maintained. Rich in Omega 9 (81.63%), its high thermal resistance (16.31 consecutive hours at 110 degrees Celsius in the laboratory), and its very delicate taste, give it a great cooking versatility at high temperatures (without risking oxidizing it) while offering many delicious options when used cold. With this oil on the menu, Quebec’s local food is gaining prestige.

Gourmet tips

This oil is easy to digest and is even more versatile than olive oil and contains up to half as much saturated fat. Its exquisite taste (sweet flavour of freshly shelled sunflower seeds) allows for salty or sweet culinary creations, which more bitter, pungent or astringent oils do not offer. So, here are some suggestions to lend a delicate flavour to your dishes, improve smoothness while adding a touch of sun and health to your menu:   

  • Cold: dressings, marinades, mayonnaises.
  • On the stove: braising, browning, roasting, simmering.
  • Baking: bakery and pastry products (muffins, pie dough, cakes, cookies).

Cosmetics field

Its high level of vitamin E (33%) also favours its use in the cosmetics and soap industry. Very soon, the company will jointly launch with Culture Sauvage a by-product named, Sunflower Okara, to add exfoliants in cosmetics and soaps; it will be one of the few products of plants and organic origin for these markets. Stay tuned!

FermePrérieur_PE2021_163083426_2287500788061583_1262429215548190554_n

WHOLE YELLOW PEAS (ORGANIC)

The Ferme Pré Rieur also specializes in another product which is also very rare in Quebec. Organic whole yellow peas are rich in fibre, protein, and nutrients, thus responding to a trend in favour of plant-based protein. What’s better than a traditional pea soup or having peas served in salads?

Formats : 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg & 20 kg

FermePrérieur_PE2021_157368782_2274550899356572_5196465450414212090_n

YELLOW PEA FLOUR

Besides being good for your health (high source of iron, fibre, and potassium), this flour is one of the most proteined on the market. Practical and versatile, Le Pré Rieur organic yellow pea flour gives a roasted taste that goes well with coffee, chocolate, and hazelnuts. In combination with sugar and vanilla, it is exquisite and at the same time allows to subtly add legumes to the menu.

Use this flour to add texture and flavour to your recipes and make them more nutritious. It replaces 50% of wheat flour or other flour with gluten (wheat, spelt, oats, corn).

Formats : 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg & 20 kg

RECIPES TO TRY WITH THESE PRODUCTS

 

FermePrérieur_PE2021_Pizza végé

EXTRA-PROTEIN VEGETARIAN PIZZA

(Flour – Oil)
FermePrérieur_PE2021_Houmous

HUMMUS

(Peas – Oil)
FermePrérieur_PE2021_crepes_bleuets

BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

(Flour)
FermePrérieur_PE2021_Pâte

HEALTHY PIE DOUGH WITH SUNFLOWER OIL

(Flour – Oil)

 

Check out its website www.leprerieur.com to discover more delicious recipes and additional information about its products.

POINTS OF SALE

You can buy these products in Avril stores, in natural food stores served by the Horizon Nature distributor and on request in your favourite grocery store. Available across Canada via virtual groceries and HRI bulk formula. Look for the various online or in-store points of sale: https://leprerieur.com/points-de-vente/. Whether you’re a consumer, retailer, distributor, processor, restaurateur or institution, it has the formats you need. Call this company (418-598-3840)!

With its 3 products, Ferme Pré Rieur reaffirms its position as a positive and forward-thinking company, firmly rooted in Quebec’s evolving food culture.

“Buying organic food locally is a concrete action for our health, for the regions and for our planet… Our products are not only healthy, but also very good!”

– Daniel Dubé, President of Ferme Pré Rieur

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Gutsy Kombucha: An Organic Kombucha Powered by Plants

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Considering the many trends for well-being and a greater general awareness of our health, we are increasingly looking for food products that taste great and are also good for us. So, it’s not surprising that kombucha has invaded the beverage market. Made from green or black tea, slightly carbonated, with a sweet and sour taste, kombucha is a fermented drink packed with probiotics, organic acids and digestive enzymes that provide many benefits to the body.

Among the contributors to this growing market, there is Gutsy Kombucha. Founded in 2017, the Montreal-based company has become a leader thanks to its ecological philosophy and its low-sugar, long-fermenting recipe.

Considering the many trends for well-being and a greater general awareness of our health, we are increasingly looking for food products that taste great and are also good for us. So, it’s not surprising that kombucha has invaded the beverage market. Made from green or black tea, slightly carbonated, with a sweet and sour taste, kombucha is a fermented drink packed with probiotics, organic acids and digestive enzymes that provide many benefits to the body.

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Among the contributors to this growing market, there is Gutsy Kombucha. Founded in 2017, the Montreal-based company has become a leader thanks to its ecological philosophy and its low-sugar, long-fermenting recipe.

It all started in Nicaragua

It all started when Pierrich Picard went on a surfing trip to Nicaragua. Searching for peace amongst the loud noises of tourism, he eventually found himself in a little town called Gigante. This is where he discovered Party Wave, a small seaside cafe where he tried his first glass of kombucha. Becoming friends with the owner, Robert, he shared with Pierrich all his knowledge about the fermentation process necessary to prepare this effervescent drink. Upon returning to Montreal, he was happy to see that kombucha was available, except it was nothing like the one tasted in South America. Unhappy with what he found on the shelves, Pierrich suggests to Robert to start their own brand. Melanie, an experienced naturopath that’s been practising for more than 10 years, then joins the team to create the first kombucha powered by plants. Through this journey and these friendships, Gutsy was finally born, a healthy kombucha, low in sugar and powered by plants with a thousand virtues!

A healthy and flavoursome kombucha

With the mission of brewing the healthiest and tastiest kombucha on the market, each flavour is made only from organic and raw ingredients, no preservatives or additives, and never filtered or pasteurized, so it keeps all its benefits. Gutsy kombucha also undergoes an extended brewing period of three to four months (as the old fashion way) to create a better, more nutritious product.

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   Flavours

· BON VIVANT  (HOPS)

· AUTHENTIC  (BLACK TEA)

· FLAMBOYANT  (PASSION FRUIT & CODONOPSIS)

· VITALITY (RASPBERRY-MINT & ASTRAGALUS)  

  

· PICK-ME-UP (GINGER & RASPBERRY BUSH)

· ENERGY BOOST (CARDAMOM & RHODIOLA)

· CHILL-OUT (LEMON VERBENA & SKULLCAP)

· DIGESTIVE (HIBISCUS & FENNEL)

FLAVOURS

· BON VIVANT  (HOPS)

· AUTHENTIC  (BLACK TEA)

· FLAMBOYANT  (PASSION FRUIT & CODONOPSIS)

· VITALITY (RASPBERRY-MINT & ASTRAGALUS)  

· PICK-ME-UP (GINGER & RASPBERRY BUSH)

· ENERGY BOOST (CARDAMOM & RHODIOLA)

· CHILL-OUT (LEMON VERBENA & SKULLCAP)

· DIGESTIVE (HIBISCUS & FENNEL)

 

A company that cares about the environment 

To minimize its ecological footprint, and since recycling was deficient at that time, Gutsy decided to initially offer its kombucha on tap by building some great relationships with local retailers in order to install filling stations in Quebec’s zero-waste stores. The company quickly became the largest on tap kombucha producer in Quebec and that over 90% of which is now consumed in refilled bottles. With the growth of the company, Gutsy often received demands for a smaller and on-the-go format. Searching for the best fit, the company decided that aluminum cans were the best format for the product because they provide a more stable environment for kombucha and are more likely recycled and more recyclable compared to glass bottles. The can format therefore corresponded to the company’s core values while providing the same great taste that customers have been used to on tap. 

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More than 550 retailers

Today, after four years of passion for this fermented drink, Gutsy continues to innovate while keeping in mind its goal of having a positive impact on health and the environment. Its kombucha is available in eight unique flavours in more than 550 stores in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, of which more than 150 are bulk sales locations. More recently, the company has launched two sugar-free varieties to offer an even healthier beverage. Gutsy is also giving 1% of its sales in cans to organizations that have a positive impact on the environment. And that’s just the beginning!

Check out its online store & its various retailers.

For more information, visit: www.gutsykombucha.com.

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A company that cares about the environment 

To minimize its ecological footprint, and since recycling was deficient at that time, Gutsy decided to initially offer its kombucha on tap by building some great relationships with local retailers in order to install filling stations in Quebec’s zero-waste stores. The company quickly became the largest on tap kombucha producer in Quebec and that over 90% of which is now consumed in refilled bottles. With the growth of the company, Gutsy often received demands for a smaller and on-the-go format. Searching for the best fit, the company decided that aluminum cans were the best format for the product because they provide a more stable environment for kombucha and are more likely recycled and more recyclable compared to glass bottles. The can format therefore corresponded to the company’s core values while providing the same great taste that customers have been used to on tap. 

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More than 550 retailers

Today, after four years of passion for this fermented drink, Gutsy continues to innovate while keeping in mind its goal of having a positive impact on health and the environment. Its kombucha is available in eight unique flavours in more than 550 stores in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick, of which more than 150 are bulk sales locations. More recently, the company has launched two sugar-free varieties to offer an even healthier beverage. Gutsy is also giving 1% of its sales in cans to organizations that have a positive impact on the environment. And that’s just the beginning!

Check out its online store & its various retailers.

For more information, visit: www.gutsykombucha.com.

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*Advertising report – Spring-Summer 2021
*Advertising report – Spring-Summer 2021
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