Since 1981, Les Cultures de chez nous has grown vegetables and small fruits in the Centre-du-Québec  region using environmentally favorable farming techniques. As a result of our energy and the quality of ours products, our farm ranks, as the main supplier of asparagus and leeks for grocery stores in the province of Québec.

We are one of the major leek growers in Québec. Hundred acres are dedicated to this cultivation representing 4,700,000 leeks a year.

Our leeks are available in these packages :

	12-unit package (sold per unit in supermarkets or in packages during the fall specials) ;
	6-unit package (sold per unit in supermarkets or in packages during the fall specials);
	12 x 3 unit boxes.

Our leeks are separately washed and prepared. They are cooled promptly after packaging to ensure best preserving conditions. It is possible to add a bar code or a PLU when leeks are marketed in packages. The delivery is done in refrigerated trucks upon request. (*) Our ''12 x 3'' are wrapped in a microporous plastic film which controls the evaporation of moisture and naturally increase the storage life of the product. The plastic film also enables us to put a printed text highlighting the virtues of the leek and presenting several recipe ideas.

Les Cultures de chez nous offers sliced leeks, which is a product containing no preservatives. The retail bag contains two medium-sized leeks.

Because our microporous packaging effectively controls the evaporation of moisture from the product, our sliced leeks can be stored up to 14 days in the refrigerator.

 

Data record sheet of the produce

Product name :	Sliced leeks
Type of product :	Ready-to-use fresh vegetable
Ingredients :	100% fresh leeks
Added preservatives or inert gas :	none
Special features:	Practical, reliable, and tasty product. In keeping with new healthy eating trends.
Vitamins :	A, B1, B2, B3 and C
Length of pieces :	Approx. 0.5 cm, or ¼”
White/green ratio :	Approx. 2/3 white or white/green and 1/3 green/leaf
Formats :	retail : 250g x 12
H.R.I. :	750g x 4, 3 kg et 5 kg
Storage :	refrigerated at all times
Shelf life :	14 days at 4ºC
Safe product subject to quality control :	Yes
Availablility :	Year-round
Advertising supports available :	Yes. Please contact our customer service

We have imported and marketed European leeks since the winter of 2000. Even though they are similar in terms of quality, European leeks are very different from those cultivated in Québec. Their scape (white part of the leek) is longer, their width is smaller and they have a sweeter taste. During the winter season, they are easily distinguished on our supermarket shelves by their incredible quality. Leek importation allows our company to commercialize sliced leeks all year long.

In addition to their attractive packaging, Leeks Mignon offer a number of distinct advantages :

	Maximization of edible product.
	More aesthetic presentation.
	Better handling and storage qualities in :    - Refrigerated counters    - Grocery bags    - Domestic refrigerators
	Increased shelf life (28 days), hence less loss to the retailer.
	Leeks mignon recipe on the packaging.
	A single annual pricing.
	Available all year round.

On top of producing 50 000 pounds of asparagus yearly, Les Cultures de chez nous ensures the marketing and packaging for close to a dozen asparagus growers in the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec region. We market 450 000 pounds of asparagus each year, consequently making us the biggest asparagus supplier in the province of Québec.

Our asparagus is available in the following packages and sizes:

	No. 1, in 20 lb. containers (9.07 kg). This is the category usually found in supermarkets;
	No. 2 (half-open tips);
	Small (5 mm to 10 mm diameter);
	Tips (15 cm length).

To render handling easier, the asparagus bunch is tied up twice. A bar code or a PLU can later be added. In addition, we now offer asparagus wrapped in microporous packages which prevents damage during handling, is also more hygienic, and allows a longer preserving period.

Deliveries are ensured by refrigerated trucks upon request (during the peak season, daily deliveries to Montréal and Québec).
 

 

Please contact us for more information :

Les Cultures de chez nous

Address : 1120, rang 9 Sainte-Brigitte-des-Saults, Québec J0C 1E0 / CANADA

Telephone : 819.336.4846 Fax            : 819.336.4476 e-Mail: