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A Strong and Diverse Industry: The 2026 Alizés Awards Finalists Revealed

Returning to Montreal, the Alizés Awards, presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), will recognize ten Canadian food processing companies that stand out in domestic and international markets. Selected for their success across Canada and abroad, the award-winning organizations will be announced on April 29, 2026, during the Alizés Evening, an initiative of Groupe Export Agri-Food, held alongside SIAL Canada trade show.

"This year, to offer a truly Montreal experience, the Alizés Evening will take place at the Belvédère Hall in the Old Port of Montreal, less than ten minutes from the Palais des Congrès. With its expansive glass-walled venue and fully equipped terrace offering 360° views of the city and the St. Lawrence River, the setting promises a memorable evening worthy of our finalists," said Martin Lavoie, President and CEO of Groupe Export Agri-Food.

According to the jury, this year's Alizés Awards finalists distinguished themselves through their success across various markets, as well as the originality of their promotional strategies.

Alizés Awards Finalists

SME Fonds de solidarité FTQ

  • A Spice Affair
  • Rito Mints
  • Yourbarfactory

Large Company FCC

  • Bassé Nuts
  • Lantic Maple
  • O'Sole Mio

Canadian Market National Bank

  • MITO Group
  • Les Fromages Latino
  • NOA – Monsieur Cocktail

Innovative Export Strategy Inno-centre

  • A Spice Affair
  • Rustica Foods
  • NOA – Monsieur Cocktail
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Also speaking are Sophie Chatel (parliamentary secretary to the agriculture minister), Yasir Naqvi (MP for Ottawa Centre), Kerry-Leigh Burchill (director general of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum), and Keith Currie (president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture).