Food and nutrition industry

Québec is a world leader in food and nutrition research. The city’s numerous research centres and institutions of higher learning power the industry and boost business growth. Local agri-food entrepreneurs passionate about local, organic food and healthy eating develop and market an abundance of value added products. This synergy drives concerted efforts and initiatives that are moving the industry forward by leaps and bounds.

Main research centres

Food innovation bodies

Créneau d’excellence Aliments Santé

Food and nutrition industrial cluster.

Mycélium

Mycélium is a creativity accelerator and support structure for entrepreneurs and companies looking to launch, develop, and market innovative food products.

GastronomiQc Lab

The only joint research unit of its kind in North America, with projects that combine science and nutrition and promote Québec cuisine abroad. An initiative of Université Laval and Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ).

Visit Québec International's website to learn more on Québec's food and nutrition industry.

Food and nutrition events

2023: BENEFIQ International Rendez-vous on Health Food and Ingredients
2022: Recent Advances and Controversies in the Measurement of Energy Metabolism (RACMEM)
2022: 4^th International Conference Insects to Feed the World
2022: 5^th World Congress on Agroforestry (WCA5)
2021 (virtual): Canadian Nutrition Society Annual Conference
2021 (virtual): 5^th International CIGR Conference (Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering)
2017: Colloque international sur la sécurité alimentaire et la nutrition à l'heure des changements climatiques
2017: International Conference on Polyphenol and Health
2016: 8^th International Strawberry Symposium
2015: International Conference in Engineering and Food

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5th CIGR International Conference of Agricultural Engineering: Holding a virtual conference

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A conference on edible insects in Québec City

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Explore the fascinating side of an event that’s all about…strawberries?

The 8th International Strawberry Symposium was held at the Québec City Convention Centre on August 14 to 17, 2016.

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Discovering the unique flavour of Québec City’s food and nutrition industry

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