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Welcome to our News and Articles section, where the latest news from the Outaouais agri-food sector meets everyday inspiration. Here, we share captivating and informative articles, designed to immerse you in local initiatives, sustainable agricultural practices and local products. Whether you are a curious enthusiast or a knowledgeable expert, each article is carefully written to offer you clear perspectives on the issues and trends shaping our region. Dive with us into this agri-food universe rich in flavours and innovations, and let yourself be guided by discoveries that will highlight the best of the Outaouais.
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Eat local: this fall, take the challenge!
Fall is a wonderful time of year to discover all that the Outaouais has to offer. The markets are still well-stocked, the orchards invite us to stock up on apples, and local producers and processors offer an impressive variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, and processed goods. It’s the perfect time to take on the “Défi je mange local” and set out to discover the flavors of the region. […]
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A Land Shaped for the Maple
When traveling across the Outaouais, it’s hard not to notice the vastness of the forests that blanket the region. Wooded hills, fertile valleys, rivers winding between maple stands… everything here seems shaped for the maple. […]
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Maple sirop : A history rooted in Outaouais
Maple syrup has its origins in the ancestral knowledge of First Nations, who observed the freeze–thaw cycle and discovered how to harvest and transform sap long before the arrival of Europeans. Over time, it evolved into a tradition and eventually a modern industry, yet it remains closely tied to the delicate rhythm of Outaouais sugarbushes and to a collective heritage deeply rooted in the forest. […]
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Sugarbushes That Keep the Tradition Alive
If maple plays such an important role in the Outaouais landscape, it is above all thanks to the producers who care for their sugarbushes with passion. Each spring, when the nights remain cold and the days gently warm, sap begins to flow again through the maple trees. In the sugar shacks, steam rises from the evaporators and the smell of warm syrup signals the return of sugaring season. […]
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Syrup for Every Taste
In spring, when the sugarbushes of the Outaouais come alive and the first runs begin, maple syrup takes on different shades of color and flavor. Like coffee or wine, it unfolds into a palette of tastes that one learns to recognize over time. […]
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Quebec’s Liquid Gold: Maple Syrup!
According to the website of the Producteurs et productrices acéricoles du Québec (PPAQ), there are 13,300 maple producers operating across 8,000 businesses. In 2024, their production reached 239 million pounds of maple syrup. The average yield was 4.47 pounds per tap, a record high for the maple syrup industry! […]
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