Industries
Agri-Food
Put down roots in Québec!
Québec is truly a food industry giant. Known for its abundance of
high-quality raw materials and its exports to the Americas, Europe and Asia, the agri-food industry is a powerful driving force for Québec's economy.
Choose growth: Choose Québec
The agri-food industry is a major contributor to Québec's economy. In 2017, exports stood at $8.8 billion. The United States remain the key destination, accounting for 69% of the province’s exports
Industry-leading companies
More than 2,400 food processing businesses have chosen to reap the benefits of investing in Québec. Examples include Barry Callebaut, Bonduelle, Cargill, Danone, Kraft and Parmalat.
A diversified workforce
Québec boasts a vast labour pool covering the full range of agricultural production and food processing occupations.
A great place for R&D
Québec is known for its advantageous tax measures, which can cut R&D expenses by almost 35%. That’s just one of the reasons why there are several renowned research centres here.
Competitive operating costs
With a corporate tax rate of 26.6% in 2019, competitive labour costs and some of the lowest hydroelectric rates in the world, Québec compares extremely well to other industrialized countries in terms of operating costs.
Customized financial products
We assist you in the process of setting up your company in Québec, providing step-by-step guidance and financial products to meet your needs. We can also help you forge strategic alliances with Québec businesses and carry out major projects in Québec.
Other
sites
Productivité innovation website (in French only)
Compétivert(in French only)