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Joint venture receives financial assistance to develop Quebec vertical farms

Quebec wholesaler takes commitment to sustainability to the next level Courchesne Larose, a wholesaler and importer/exporter based in Montreal, has been awarded the ECORESPONSABLE™ Certification, Level 2. Performance, for its environmental and social requirements. The century-old family business has always had sustainable development at the core of its mission and wishes to remain a role model for food companies. The certification, issued by Ecocert Canada, is awarded following a rigorous process that independently and impartially assessed the compliance of Courchesne Larose’s sustainable...

Canada-based Group Courchesne Larose has nominated Danny Dumas as president of Courchesne Larose USA. Dumas will oversee the company’s interests and investments in the United States and abroad. In the United States, the Group produces and markets conventional and organic produce under the Green Earth Produce—The Organic Label brand and is a partner in Dandrea Produce (Vineland, NJ). Group Courchesne Larose also has investments in Central and South America. Most recently, Dumas spent 22 years at Del Monte Fresh Produce, holding various positions in Canada, the United States and Europe. He ...