2024 Impact Awards winner: Groupe Beaudry

In 2016, the Quebec-based food distribution company began its La Cour aux Saveurs program, focused on fresh, high-quality ingredients. 

At the beginning, the concept was for convenience stores with kitchens to cook chef-created recipes in-store. 

In 2023, the company created a central kitchen to serve all its customers, especially those who don’t have the space or labour to offer foodservice to their customers. 

The program was launched largely because of the high consumer demand for fresh, healthy food, even when they are in a rush. 

Careful attention is paid to minimizing food waste and offering sustainable packaging. Sustainability matters. 

“As a company, we have to lead by example,” says Serge Nadeau, vice-president projects & developments. “Today, the planet and the environment need to be a part of all of our strategies.” 

In addition, as part of its giving back efforts, Groupe Beaudry, which is the largest independent food distributor in Eastern Canada, is a proud supporter of the Breakfast Club of Canada, which serves more than a quarter of a million nutritious breakfasts daily in almost 2000 schools nation-wide. 

The company’s clients and customers help make a difference through this important program.