March 31, 2021
March 31, 2021
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The announcement was made in the presence of the Minister of Economy and Innovation, Mr. Pierre Fitzgibbon, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. André Lamontagne and the President and CEO of the Solidarity Fund QFL, Mrs. Janie C. Béïque.
Productions Horticoles Demers will more than double its output with the construction of a new, 15-hectare greenhouse in Lévis, Que.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers and eggplant will be grown year-round in the greenhouse.
“This expansion will help us better meet the needs of the province’s distribution network while reducing our carbon footprint through proximity to markets, and to further meet the public’s appetite for local products by offering a wider variety of fruits and vegetables.” says Jacques Demers, president and CEO, Productions Horticoles Demers.