IGA, Que. has launched the Local Accelerator, an initiative aimed at supporting Quebec agrifood companies in the development of new products. Aimed at helping Quebec entrepreneurs reach food markets, the banner will inject $1 million annually into the project. IGA has committed to providing up-and-coming agrifood entrepreneurs with practical advice, knowledge and networking opportunities.
Mireille Thibodeau, vice president, merchandising, Sobeys Inc./IGA.
“We have many brilliant, creative and ambitious entrepreneurs in Quebec. We want to reach out to them and get involved in their project by making our expertise and resources available to them. We are aware of the challenges of young companies developing new products and the IGA Local Accelerator is a concrete way to help them overcome them. I invite companies that design differentiating food products, which have the potential to boost the industry, and which are attractive and tasty, to present their project to us,” said Mireille Thibodeau, vice president, merchandising, Sobeys Inc./IGA.
