Local heroes
Café William: acting beyond the cup
Café William is setting a new standard for 21st-century businesses—one that prioritizes our planet’s future.
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Marie Morin Canada
Discover this small business based on Montreal’s South Shore, that has conquered international markets with its high-end desserts.
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AVANAA Chocolate
Catherine Goulet’s innovative approach to chocolate supports the local economy by helping cocoa farmers thousands of miles away.
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The couple behind Épices de cru
Spice enthusiasts Ethné and Philippe de Vienne have been delighting Montrealers with flavours from around the world for over 30 years.
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