Achievements

As a trailblazer in organic cranberry cultivation, Fruit d’Or has devoted the last two decades to reducing its environmental footprint. Today, sustainable development is an integral part of the company’s practices and no effort is spared to ensure its commitments are honored.

Organic growing

Financial incentive and technical support policies to help conventional growers transition to organic, already resulting in the conversion of over 10 million pounds of cranberries

Organic production increased by 228% in the last five years

Désherbage manuel dans champ de canneberges

Growing practices

Comparative research service offered to producer partners to increase quality, harvests, revenue and environmental performance
- Reducing non-quality costs
- Streamlining operations to reduce energy consumption and general costs
- Selling greater volumes

60% of partner producer farms operated by two generations
95% of partner producers are environmentally certified
All partner producer crops screened on a weekly basis to determine required phytosanitary treatments
94% of partner producers employ soil moisture measurement tools to precisely evaluate plants’ water requirements
21% of partner producers employ electric irrigation pumps

Operational practices

Implementation of processes to minimize energy and drinking water consumption as much as possible and reduce waste from the Plessisville factory (water consumption reduced by over 50% in three years, despite significant increases in the volume of fruit processed)
Water treatment or pretreatment systems, depending on the site
LED lighting in warehouses
Investment in optimizing recycling and minimizing transport of plastic waste
Transport reduced by 400,000 km annually with new freezers

Agronomist pointing at some graphics on an iPad in cranberry fields

Governance and community engagement

Programs for employees

EAP (Employee Assistance Program) offering five hours of consultations for employees or loved ones
Annual half-day of communication and engagement activities for all employees
Reimbursement program for employees’ fitness expenses
Headquarters equipped with a gym and garden
Access to healthy food options
Group insurance plan
RRSP contributions between 2% and 3%
Summer family day
Sports activities
Annual employee tree giveaway (640 in two years)

Carbon offsets for energy consumption associated with processing activities for fiscal year 2016-2017 by planting trees in partnership with Arbre-Évolution.

Exemplary management practices

Named among Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2018, Fruit d’Or demonstrates an exceptional capacity to innovate in both processes and products within different sectors. The launch of the Patience Fruit & Co brand and high value-added nutraceutical products are examples.

Since 2001, the company has stood out for its operational efficiency, level of engagement (with producers, suppliers, clients, employees and community members) and development efforts.

Awards

Manufacturier Numérique 4.0 Prize
Dux Grand Prix: contest recognizing, supporting and promoting initiatives that inspire Canadians to eat better and live healthier
Finalist: Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Winner of the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards, 2015 and 2016

Prix Créateurs d’emplois in the Coup de cœur category for 2017 and 2018
Winner of Agri-Food Export Group’s Canadian Export Business Award 2016
Finalist for the MercadOr prize
Martin Le Moine honored by CETAQ

Sustainable development

Setting an example

Preserving natural resources and upholding our social responsibility have always been among our top priorities. As a leader in sustainable development, our company is committed to transparency in setting objectives and reporting results. In collaboration with our suppliers and partners, we aspire to serve as an example and make a positive difference in the community.

Commitments and policies

Small gestures make a difference

Fruit d’Or has advanced its scientific expertise in organic production and the development of innovative processing methods.

Find out more about our commitments

aerial view of blueberry and cranberry fields

Orientations – Programs and Partners

Fruitful partnerships and programs

With the help of its partners, Fruit d’Or works to create conditions that ensure development is carried out with an eye toward the long term.

Discover our programs and partners