2024–2025 Sollio Next Generation Award | Sollio Cooperative Group announces winners!

Montréal, March 5, 2025 – It is with great pride that So

Sollio Cooperative Group holds 103rd annual general meeting

Montréal, February 28, 2025 – Following Sollio Cooperative Group’s 103rd annual general meeting, the Board of Directors held its first meeting this morning to elect its chair and vice-chairs.

Sollio Cooperative Group regains momentum

Sollio Next Generation Award

Sollio Cooperative Group holds 102nd annual general meeting

Montréal, March 1, 2024 – Following Sollio Cooperative Group’s 102nd annual general meeting (AGM), the Board of Directors held its first meeting this morning to elect its chair and vicechairs. Through a democratic voting process, the board members elected:

2022–2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS OF SOLLIO COOPERATIVE GROUP

Montréal, February 29, 2024 - Sollio Cooperative Group closed out the fiscal year on October 28, 2023 with a net surplus of $115.4 million, a remarkable turnaround compared with the net loss of $336.9 million recorded the previous year.

Sollio Next Generation Award 2022–2023

Quebec City, March 1st, 2023 –

Sollio Cooperative Group’s 101st Annual General Meeting

Quebec City, February 24, 2023 – The day after Sollio Cooperative Group’s 101st Annual General Meeting, the new Board of Directors held its first meeting to elect the President and vice-Presidents.

Sollio Cooperative Group's 2021–2022 financial results

Quebec City, February 23, 2023 – Sollio Cooperative Group completed its fiscal year on October 29, 2022 with $8.9 billion in sales, up $1 billion from the previous year.

Sollio Cooperative Group reveals the winner of the 2021–2022 New Farm Enterprise and Farm Succession Award

Quebec City, August 25, 2022 – Sollio Cooperative Group proudly announced the finalists and winners of the New Farm Enterprise and Farm Succession Award at a special gala on August 24 in celebration of Sollio’s 100th anniversary.

Springboard for Agricultural Youth: launch of program sowing the seeds of a brighter future

Montréal, August 17, 2022 – Sollio Cooperative Group, Fédération de la relève agricole du Québec, and Desjardins Group are joining forces on the program Springboard for Agricultural Youth.

Farm Groups and the Fertilizer Industry Call on Government to Support Farmers After Impact of Russian Tariffs

OTTAWA, ON, July 18, 2022 – Farm groups and the fertilizer sector are calling on the federal government to provide compensation to farmers in Eastern Canada who were negatively impacted by federal government-imposed tariffs on imported Russian fertilizer.

Board composition and Executive Committee elections

Granby, February 25, 2022 – As part of its 100th Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually yesterday and attended by more than 224 delegates, Sollio Cooperative Group held its meeting of the Board of Directors.

A 100th Annual General Meeting for Sollio Cooperative Group

On February 23 and 24, Sollio Cooperative Group's annual general meeting was an opportunity for members to express themselves, to learn about the financial results of the past year and to exercise their right to vote on matters submitted to them in order to make important deci

100th Annual General Meeting

Montreal, February 24, 2022 – Sollio Cooperative Group closed the year ending October 30, 2021, with sales of $8.3 billion, up 10.0% from the previous year; consolidated assets of $5.0 billion, representing a 5.1% increase over the past 12 months; and a loss b

Looking to the future for Sollio Cooperative Group

2022 is a very special year for our cooperative, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Sollio Cooperative Group Proudly Celebrates its Roots and Heritage

Montréal, February 1, 2022 – Today, Sollio Cooperative Group, which includes Sollio Agriculture, BMR Group and Olymel, officially launched the celebrations around the 100th anniversary of its foundation, which will extend throughout the year.

Yanick Gervais appointed President and CEO of Olymel

Saint-Hyacinthe, Thursday, November 11, 2021 — Ghislain Gervais, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Olymel, is proud to announce the appointment of Yanick Gervais as President and CEO of Olymel L.P.

Olymel announces the passing of its President and CEO, Réjean Nadeau

St-Hyacinthe, Friday October 15, 2021 – It is with deep sadness that Olymel’s management announces the passing of its President and CEO, Réjean Nadeau. Mr. Nadeau, 71, succumbed to a sudden and virulent cancer.

Défi Sollio a huge success, with $53,300 raised and more than 40,000 km travelled for the From Us to You initiative

Montreal, Thursday, October 7, 2021— With September behind us, Sollio Cooperative Group, its network of cooperatives and its divisions are proud to announce that the Défi Sollio was a resounding success, raising $53,300 for the Quebec food bank network, as par

Appointment of Pascal Houle

Montreal, September 13, 2021 – Sollio Cooperative Group is pleased to welcome Pascal Houle as CEO of the cooperative effective September 13, 2021.

Mr. Casper Kaastra appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sollio Agriculture and Executive Vice-President of Sollio Cooperative Group

Montreal, June 30, 2021 – Pascal Houle, Chief Operating Officer of Sollio Cooperative Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Casper Kaastra as Chief Executive Officer of Sollio Agriculture and Executive Vice-President of Sollio Cooperative Group.

From Us to You returns in 2021

Montreal, June 15, 2021 – Sollio Cooperative Group and 18 agricultural cooperatives in its network are pleased to donate over $510,000 in food and cash as part of the second From Us to You initiative.

Agricultural clean technologies: federal government support to encourage adoption

Sollio Cooperative Group is proud to be among Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Montréal, May 5, 2021 – Sollio Cooperative Group was recognized for its overall performance and steady growth by receiving the prestigious title of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Gaétan Desroches announces his retirement as Sollio Cooperative Group CEO in September

Montreal, April 20, 2021 – After working at Sollio Cooperative Group and its network for over 40 years, CEO Gaétan Desroches announces his plans to retire and leave his position effective September 10.

Saad Chafki is the new Senior Vice-President of Information Technology at Sollio Cooperative Group

Montreal, April 15, 2021 - Gaétan Desroches, Chief Executive Officer, is pleased to announce today the appointment of Saad Chafki as Senio

Stéphanie Couturier appointed Vice-President of Communications at Sollio Cooperative Group

Montreal, April 15, 2021 - Gaétan Desroches, Chief Executive Officer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stéphanie Couturier as Vic

Marc Gauthier appointed Vice-President of Human Resources at Sollio Cooperative Group

Montreal, April 15, 2021 - Gaétan Desroches, Chief Executive Officer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Gauthier as Vice-President of Human Resources at Sollio Cooperative Group. 

Three new appointments to the Sollio Cooperative Group Management Committee

Montreal, April 15, 2021 - Gaetan Desroches, Chief Executive Officer, is pleased to announce three appointments to the Management Committee of Sollio Cooperative Group.

Sollio Cooperative Group supports Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS)

Montreal, March 18, 2021— Sollio Cooperative Group is pleased by the announcement of the new Agricultural Climate Solutions program by Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, which is aimed at encouraging agricultural entrepreneurs to adopt

Sollio Cooperative Group Gives a Second Life to Its Communications Campaign

With this campaign, Sollio Cooperative Group will showcase members from its cooperative network and business divisions (Olymel, Sollio Agriculture and BMR Group) and their collective efforts to improve our agri-food practices in providing locally sourced, healthy and nutritiou

Alexandre Lefebvre, President of Lefebvre & Benoît, appointed CEO of BMR Group

Montreal, March 8, 2021 – Pascal Houle, Chief Operating Officer of Sollio Cooperative Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandre Lefebvre, President of Lefebvre & Benoît, as CEO of BMR Group and Executive Vice-President of Sollio Cooperativ

New farm enterprise and farm succession awards

Montreal, February 26, 2021 - Sollio Cooperative Group announced the finalists and the two winners of the new farm enterprise and farm succession awards at the virtual gala of its 99th Annual General Meeting held on February 25.  

Composition of the Board of Directors and election of the Executive Committee

Bromont, February 26, 2021 - As part of its 99th Annual General Meeting, which took place virtually yesterday and was attended by more than 219 delegates, Sollio Cooperative Group held its Board of Directors meeting.

Succession plan for Sollio Cooperative Group: Pascal Houle takes over as Chief Operating Officer

Montréal, February 25, 2021 - Following Sollio Cooperative Group's 2021 Annual General Meeting held today, Mr. Pascal Houle officially takes up his duties as Chief Operating Officer. His responsibilities will include the implementation of the strategic plan.

Financial growth and solidarity in the annual balance sheet of Sollio Cooperative Group

Montréal, February 25, 2021 - The exceptional events caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and several other significant events did not prevent Sollio Cooperative Group from pursuing its growth during the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

Corporate responsibility at Sollio Cooperative Group

The discussion focused on corporate responsibility (CR) at Sollio Cooperative Group and the role of members and cooperatives in achieving the following objectives objectives.

The 99th Annual General Meeting of Sollio Cooperative Group is open!

The year 2020 results and retrospective of the Sollio Cooperative Group divisions

BMR Group The reality of retailing in a COVID-19 context

More united than ever.

As we do every year, we join together to take stock, and measure our organization against our vision, our values and our goals for growth. This year, February 23-25, we have called our members to our 99th Annual General Meeting!

Federal Economic Update – Agricultural Cooperatives Recognized as a Successful Business Model

Investing in Food Self-Sufficiency—A Necessary and Popular Action to Boost Regional Economic Vitality

Sustainable Agriculture Plan: Focusing on Producers, Research and Knowledge Transfer the Right Way Forward

Montréal, October 22, 2020 – Sollio Cooperative Group supports the vision of the Sustainable Agriculture Plan presented by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, André Lamontagne, which focuses on producers, research and knowledge transfer.

$150 million investment in Sollio Cooperative Group

Sollio Cooperative Group Launches Its New Fall Communications Campaign

With this campaign, Sollio Cooperative Group will showcase members from its cooperative network and business divisions (Olymel, Sollio Agriculture and BMR Group) and their collective efforts to improve our agri-food practices in providing locally sourced, healthy and nutritiou

Submission of 16 Recommendations for Next Federal Budget

In anticipation of the next federal budget, Sollio Cooperative Group submitted a brief as part of the public consultations organized by the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance. This is another way we are supporting the agri-food sector and contributing to econ

Sollio Cooperative Group presents the 12th edition of the Semaine québécoise des marchés publics

Sollio Cooperative Group is proud to be the official presenter of the 12th Semaine québécoise des marchés publics, which will take place from August 6 to 16, 2020.

Solutions to Strengthen Our Agri-Food Chain

During the lockdown, Canadians showed a renewed interest in Canadian agricultural products. This increased consumer enthusiasm for their agri-food sector provides an opportunity to reinvest in agriculture and food processing.

Agricultural Co-Operation: Between Resilience And Sustainability

On June 18, Ghislain Gervais, President of Sollio Cooperative Group, participated in an agricultural panel presented as part of Co-operation Virtual Institutes organized by the Association of Cooperative Educators (ACE) and Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC).

Sollio Cooperative Group and Sixteen Agricultural Cooperatives Launch From Us to You to Help Their Communities

Montreal, June 2, 2020 – With the heavy toll many are paying due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sollio Cooperative Group launched the From Us to You initiative in collaboration w

Economic recovery for the agrifood sector: Sollio Cooperative Group proposes five avenues for action

Montreal, May 26, 2020 — Addressing the panel on self-sufficiency and supply chains in the context of COVID-19 of the House of Commons Standing Committee

Sollio Cooperative Group selects EQ Care to deliver telemedicine services for employees and their families

24/7 virtual access

$252M in Federal Aid: Sollio Cooperative Group Anticipates Additional Financial Support Offering More Flexibility to Better Reflect the Reality

Montréal, May 5, 2020 – Tuesday's federal government announcement of $252 million worth of measures to support the agri-food sector is a first step toward addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis.

7th edition of the Défi Vélo postponed to 2021

We are disheartened to announce that the 7th edition of the Défi Vélo Sollio Groupe Coopératif (formerly the Défi Vélo La Coop), an event organized with the Coop Unifrontières in the Montérégie region, has been postponed to 2021. 

A summary of economic measures for Canadian producers is available on our website

With all the support programs created in recent weeks at various levels of government to address the negative impacts of COVID-19, understanding what can be a real handful.  

Celebrating Earth Day

Building tomorrow's economy together.   For Sollio Cooperative Group, cultivating, growing, producing and processing are daily actions.

COVID-19 – Feeding our communities is our priority

Feeding our communities and keeping them healthy and safe are our top priorities. We are closely monitoring the progress of the COVID-19 pandemic and taking the necessary measures to adapt our business continuity plan accordingly.

Sollio Cooperative Group Highlighted The Agricultural Succession On The Occasion Of La Coop’s Establishment And Farm Transfer Award

During the 98th Annual General Meeting of Sollio Cooperative Group, which took place on February 27 in Montreal, both the finalists and the two winners of the Sollio Cooperative Group’s Establishment and Farm Transfer Award were announced.

The 98th Annual General Meeting of Sollio Cooperative Group

Board of Directors Composition and Election of the Executive Committee  

La Coop fédérée becomes Sollio Cooperative Group

A new name. A new us.  

Sollio Cooperative Group continues to grow

For the first time in its history, the cooperative tops $7 billion in consolidated sales  

The President of La Coop fédérée, Ghislain Gervais, is pleased to announce the appointment of Me Josée Létourneau to the position of Secretary General of La Coop fédérée. In addition to this appointment, Me Létourneau will continue in her current role res

The first woman to act as an officer for La Coop fédérée, in addition to becoming Secretary General Me Josée Létourneau has 22 years of experience serving this organization and its network, and seven years in private practice.

The Chief Executive Officer of La Coop fédérée, Gaétan Desroches, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stéphane Forget as Senior Vice-president, Cooperative & Institutional Affairs, and Sustainable Development, at La Coop fédérée.

Mr. Forget was, until his arrival at La Coop fédérée, the CEO of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec.

The President of La Coop fédérée, Ghislain Gervais, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandre Saint-Jacques to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

The youngest person to be appointed an officer at La Coop fédérée, Mr. St-Jacques has held several positions since joining La Coop fédérée in 2007.

Production of renewable natural gas: La Coop fédérée is proud to be associated with the new Coop Agri-Énergie Warwick

With its participation in Quebec’s first agricultural cooperative entirely dedicated to the production of renewable natural gas, La Coop fédérée is committed to one of the most innovative projects in terms of sustainable development while also supporting the prosperity of agricultural entrepreneurs.

GREEN LIGHT FROM THE COMPETITION BUREAU: LA COOP FÉDÉRÉE AND ITS OLYMEL AND SOLLIO AGRICULTURE DIVISIONS WILL BE ABLE TO PROCEED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF ALL ASSETS OF F. MÉNARD IN THE PORK AND MILLING SECTORS.

Montréal, Thursday, November 28, 2019 – Management of La Coop fédérée and its Olymel and Sollio Agriculture divisions are announ

Propane Supply Crisis: La Coop fédérée and the Union des producteurs agricoles demand immediate action from governments

Montréal, November 20, 2019 – The sudden labour dispute between the Canadian National Railway (CNR) and its unionized employees, whose first consequence affects propane supply, will have immediate and negative consequences for Quebec farms an

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Fondaction and Desjardins Capital invest $ 300 million in La Coop fédérée

La Coop fédérée, la plus importante entreprise agroalimentaire au Québec et la seule coopérative agricole pancanadienne est heureuse d'annoncer que la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (« la Caisse »), le Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Fondaction et Desjardins Capital investissent la somme de 300 millions de dollars dans son organisation.

Ending our “two solitudes” through innovation and precision agriculture

Montréal, September 23, 2019 – La Coop fédérée and its agricultural division, Sollio Agriculture, took advantage of their participation in consultations held by

LA COOP FÉDÉRÉE AND ITS SOLLIO AGRICULTURE AND GROUPE BMR SUBSIDIARIES RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO GENDER PARITY

MONTREAL, September 19, 2019 - It is with great pride that La Coop fédérée and its Sollio Agriculture and Groupe BMR subsidiaries have received Parity Certification.

The Défi Vélo La Coop donates $305,000 to five organizations in Lanaudière and elsewhere in Quebec

The Défi Vélo has raised $1 million since its in

La Coop fédérée and its Olymel and Sollio Agriculture divisions reached an agreement with F. Ménard to acquire all of its assets in the pork and milling sectors

Montreal, Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Sébastien Léveillé, Executive Vice-President of the Agri-business Division of La Coop fédérée, appointed CEO of Sollio Agriculture

Montréal, May 16, 2019 — Gaétan Desroches, CEO of La Coop fédérée, is proud to announce the appointment of Sébastien Léveillé to the position of CEO of

Agreements

La Coop fédérée’s Chief Executive Officer advocates cooperative growth to ensure a sustainable evolution for agriculture in the 21st century.

MONTRÉAL, April 18, 2019 – Faced with the challenges and debates that are currently shaking the agricultural world and the agri-food industry, La Coop fédérée firmly believes that a sustainable development that is more respectful of 21st century agriculture wi

Our President, Ghislain Gervais, Honorary Chairperson at the CQCM 2019 Ordre du mérite

On Wednesday April 10th, the CQCM 2019 Ordre du Mérite 2019 gala was held, at which our president, Ghislain Gervais, was named Honorary Chairperson.

A mature Cooperative Pork Network continued to pursue growth in 2018

The Cooperative Pork Network held its 8th annual general meeting today in the Drummondville region

2019 Federal Budget : LA COOP FÉDÉRÉE WANTS A MIXED COMMITTEE TO BE PUT IN PLACE FOR THE APPLICATION OF COMPENSATION MEASURES FOR FARMERS COVERED BY SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Montréal – March 20, 2019 – After examining the terms of the 2019 budget Investing in the Middle Class to Grow Canada’s Economy, La Coop fédérée would like to note the consensus that has emerged amongst the first reactions of the majority of stakeholders in th

The Agri-business Division of La Coop fédérée officially becomes Sollio Agriculture

Sollio Agriculture affirms its Canada-wide presence to better support the prosperity of farming families

97TH AGM | CHANGES IN GOVERNANCE AND IN THE BRAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Montréal, March 1, 2019 – As part of its 97th Annual General Meeting, which was held at the Quebec City Congress Centre on Thursday, February 28th, La Coop fédérée convened its Board of Directors today to proceed with the election of its executive committee.

SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN 2018, FOR A MORE COMPETITIVE AND PROSPEROUS AGRICULTURE

Fiscal 2018 was the crowning success of the 2013-2018 five-year plan of La Coop fédérée

La Coop fédérée is proud to be named amongst Montréal's Top Employers for a second year in a row by Mediacorp Canada and the editors of Canada's Top 100 employers.

La Coop fédérée is proud to be named amongst Montréal's Top Employers for a second year in a row by Mediacorp Canada and the editors

La Coop fédérée raises $ 14 518 for Centraide!

At the end of the Centraide 2018 campaign, which took place from November 19th to December 3rd, we are proud to have raised $ 14,518. We thank all donors for your commitment to this cause. Thank you all for your generosity.

2018 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Gala

On November 30, the Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Gala was held at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg. On this important evening, farmers under the age of 40 were honoured for their best agricultural practices and professional successes.

Olymel wins an award for food Innovation from the Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)

On Wednesday, November 28, Olymel won for the fourth time an Food Innovation Award from the Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ). Every year, the Food Innovation Award recognizes companies that develop innovative projects.

La Coop fédérée, recognized for its corporate culture!

La Coop fédérée's corporate culture is one of the most admired in Canada in 2018 according to Waterstone Human Capital. 

La Coop fédérée completes its acquisition of the grain and agricultural input assets of Cargill in Ontario

Montreal, Quebec, November 20, 2018– La Coop fédérée, an agri-food cooperative with establishments across Canada, has concluded, through its Agri-business Division, its acquisition of the grain and crop input assets of C

UPA Citizen’s Walk

You are invited to participate on November 18thin a citizen’s walk organized by the Union des producteurs agricoles – “Notre garde-manger en danger!“

THE AGRI-BUSINESS DIVISION, NATIONAL PARTNER OF CANADA'S OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMERS PROGRAM

This Canada-wide competition recognizes, each year, the excellence of young farmers.

La coop fédérée opens up new markets to canadian farmers

The new terminal at Anse au Foulon will enable the annual export of 1.3 million metric tons of grain

THE VINAIGRERIE DU CAPITAINE

“For 12 years, we have continued the tradition,” says France Gagnon, co-owner of the Ferme du Capitaine.

ORA: shake well before serving

Jean-Mathieu D’Amour and Kim Belzile closely monitor the production, processing, and marketing of their farmer’s milk—whole, pasteurized, non-homogenized… shake well!

The mysterious aspargus!

From cultivating to marketing, other vegetables have nothing on asparagus. The first early vegetable in Quebec to land on our plates, it can be eaten raw or cooked, from head to stem.

Andréane has poultry farming in her blood

Andréane Benoit never had a career plan. After dance, theatre, and the arts, she finally took a leap of faith and decided on poultry farming.

The agri-business division, national partner of canada's outstanding young farmers program

For the first time this year as a national partner, La Coop fédérée’s Agri-Business Division is proud to support Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program.

USMCA: LA COOP FÉDÉRÉE DISAPPOINTED IN THE CONCESSIONS MADE FOR THE UNITED-STATES-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT (USMCA)

Le raffermissement des liens économiques avec les États-Unis et le Mexique assombris par de nouvelles concessions dans les secteurs sous gestion de l’offre.

LE DÉFI VÉLO LA COOP DONATES $270,000 TO FOUR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MONTÉRÉGIE

Bromont, August 26, 2018 — La Coop fédérée, in collaboration with La Coop des Montérégiennes, has donated $270 000 to the Fondation Néz pour vivre, Centraide Richelieu-Yamaska, SEPHYR (Sclérose en plaques Haute-Yamaska–Richelieu), and Au cœur des familles

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR HIS NOMINATION!

Our Chief Executive Officer, Gaétan Desroches, has been elected to the position of President of the BAnQ Foundation's Board of Directors.

THE AGRI-BUSINESS DIVISION REWARDED FOR THE QUALITY OF ITS HIRING PRACTICES

The Talent Board, a non-profit organization focused on promoting a positive hiring process experience, announced the winners of the Candidate Experience (CandE) prize in the North American section via a press release.

NAFTA RENEGOTIATIONS: IN THE INTERESTS OF ALL CANADIANS, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST MAINTAIN ITS TRADITIONAL POSITION

Supply management is a question of identity, not a bargaining chip

La Coop fédérée Signs an Agreement with W-S Feed & Supplies Limited

Montréal, August 27, 2018 – La Coop fédérée, an agri-food cooperative with operations across Canada, and W-S Feed & Supplies Limited, announced today that La Coop fédérée will purchase a 50% stake in the animal nutrition company based in Tavistock, ON.

NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN LA COOP FÉDÉRÉE AND W-S FEED & SUPPLY

The Agri-business Division of La Coop fédérée announced today that it has purchased a 50% stake in WS Feed & Supply, an animal nutrition company based in Tavistock, ON. W-S Feeds operates two feed mills in Ontario, out of Tavistock and Mount Forest.

LA COOP FÉDÉRÉE, PROUD SPONSOR OF CANADA’S OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMERS COMPETITION

The Gala for the 2018 edition of Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers Competition, Quebec region will be held on August 28, at the Saint-Hyacinthe Convention Center.

The Agri-business Division, Canadian HR Awards finalist

The Agri-business Division is a finalist to two categories of the competition, notably for Canadian HR Team of the Year (500 Employees or More).

Celebration of the International Day of Cooperatives

Cooperatives from around the world are celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives, with the theme “Cooperate for a Sustainable Society.”

La Coop fédérée and Maizex Seeds enter into Joint Venture partnership

Together, the organization will be focused on meeting the needs of Canadian farmers into the future

La Coop fédérée and Maizex Seeds : partners

La Coop fédérée and Maizex Seeds create a joint-venture, which creates a broad national presence and develop synergies between their operations.

Congratulations to our president for his nomination!

During the fifth Convention of Cooperative and Mutuals Canada, our president Ghislain Gervais was elected administrator of this cooperative.

La Coop fédérée opens new markets for Canadian farmers

La Coop extends the value chain of Canadian agriculture to European and Asian markets by developing a new $90 million grain transfer terminal.

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Benoit Bessette promoted at the Agri-Business Division

The Agri-business Division announces the appointment of Benoît Bessette to the position of vice president, marketing, communications and strategy.

Celebrate International Workers Day!

The success of La Coop fédérée and its network passes through our member producers and our dedicated employees.

La Coop fédérée Joins Forces with Standard Nutrition Canada

MONTRÉAL, April 24, 2018 - La Coop fédérée, an agri-food cooperative with operations across Canada, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Standard Nutrition Canada (SNC), a Winnipeg-based company offer

La Coop fédérée Acquires Standard Nutrition Canada

With this acquisition, La Coop fédérée continues the expansion of its animal production towards Western Canada.

La Shop opens its doors in Montreal

Groupe BMR is unveiling today its brand-new urban hardware store concepthttp://www.lashop.com/en/

Mercuriades 2018 : La Coop fédérée wins a Mercure Award

The Agri-business Division won the Mercure ‘’Development of Web Mobile or Technology ‘’ in the large enterprise division for its platform AgConnexion.

La Coop fédérée welcomes the new bio-food policy

La Coop fédérée welcomes the Quebec government’s new bio-food policy announced by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Laurent Lessard.

La Coop fédérée purchases the assets of Cargill

La Coop fédérée purchased the grain and crop production input assets of Ontario firm Cargill, including its South West Ag Partner property.

An innovative and inspiring shift to digital

The Agri-business Division was nominated to the Mercuriades for its Digital Program and its capacity to innovate to benefit agricultural producers.

La Coop fédérée helps develop women's leadership

La Coop fédérée pays tribute to its female leaders and raises awareness amongst its employees regarding the importance of gender equality.

New Board of Directors and Executive Committee

During its General Assembly, the Board of Directors of La Coop fédérée elected its new executive committee.

The growth of La Coop fédérée is increasing!

La Coop fédérée announced that its consolidated sales surpassed six billion dollars and reached a record of 88$ million in patronage refunds.

La Coop fédérée and Lufa Farms have a partnership

This partnership could lead for instance to the purchase of agricultural products from the La Coop network by Lufa Farms.

La Coop fédérée is one of Montréal's Top Employers!

La Coop fédérée is named amongst Montréal's Top Employers for 2018 by Mediacorp Canada and the editors of Canada's Top 100 employers.

Supply management :a job creator

Dismantling supply management would result in the loss of 58 000 jobs in Canada and lower GDP by $6.3 billion.

Urea and methanol plant in Bécancour

Développement Nauticol Québec ltée and Entreprise IFFCO Canada ltée are proud to accounce the creation of the limited partnership ProjetBécancour.ag

Olymel Wins Prize at 2017  Pork Show

Olymel received a Prix de reconnaissance de la filière porcine in the Supplier/Processor category at the 4th  edition of the Pork Show.

New digital features for our agricultural producers

The Agri-business Division launched the second phase of its Digital Program, aiming to offer innovative solutions to our agricultural producers.

Together, we celebrate the Co-op Week!

The Co-op Week 2017 will be held under the theme: "Co-operatives Build a Better World" to highlight the important of cooperatives in our daily lives.

ORDRE NATIONAL DU MÉRITE AGRICOLE COMPETITION 2017

Sylvain Laquerre inc. Farms won the ONMA 2017 due to its important environmental aspect and its innovative management.

42nd season of the Midget AAA hockey league

La Coop fédérée shows the importance of transmitting cooperative values by renewing its support to the LHMAAAQ for the fourteenth consecutive season.

Share your cooperative story!

Share your cooperative story and you could win a trip to Ottawa, all expenses paid, to attend the celebration of Cooperatives and Mutuals Canada!

Important nomination for the renegotiation of NAFTA

La Coop fédérée welcomes the nomination of Mr. Raymond Bachand as Quebec’s chief negotiator for the renegotiation of NAFTA.

Major investments in La Coop fédérée

La Banque Nationale du Canada, le FTQ, Fondaction CSN, et Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins investissent $200 millions dans La Coop fédérée.

End of farm machinery distribution, Trois-Rivières

La Coop fédérée announced that it ended the distribution of farm machinery and parts at Trois-Rivières, which affected 26 employees.

Groupe BMR wins the 2017 Mercuriades

Groupe BMR won the highly sought-after Company of the Year Award (large-scale organization) as well as the Improvement of Productivity Award.

Launch of a digital solution for the crop sector

The Agri-business division signs a strategic deal with an important player in the domain of digital agriculture in California.

Filgo-Sonic acquires Bell-Gaz ltée and Lanaudière inc.

Filgo-Sonic acquires the assets of Bell-Gaz ltée, a leader in the propane industry of Quebec and Lanaudières inc, an important railway company.

Groupe Filgo-Sonic : a new and significant player

The strategic grouping of Groupe Filgo and Sonic became reality on October 24th, 2016, which created the Filgo-sonic group.

La Coop at the 3rd Cooperatives International Summit

La Coop fédérée was at the third International Summit of Cooperatives as a major partner.

Installation of multi-fuel stations in Quebec

La Coop fédérée was chosen by Quebec’s Ministry of Energy and National Ressources for the implementation of multi-fuel stations in the province.

LA COOP HIGHLIGHTS AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE

The finalists for the La Coop fédérée prize for agri-environment were honored during the Ordre national du mérite Agricole Gala.

QUEBEC FOOD SUMMIT

La Coop fédérée welcomes the decision of Minister Pierre Paradis to hold a Food Summit in order to obtain a coherent agri-food policy.

La Coop, partner for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste à Montréal

With its partnership with La Fête nationale du Québec à Montréal, La Coop fédérée invites the public to participate to its Photomaton.