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Over the years, the 5 Saisons markets have earned an enviable reputation as grocers who specialize in popular, high-end products from different countries. |
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Number of stores |
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The AMI banner first appeared in the Quebec City area in 1962. The name was derived from Association des Marchands Indépendants. As well as grocery products, these small stores also offer meat, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, frozen foods, bakery products and prepared meals.
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2009 - December |
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Number of stores |
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The GEM banner was launched in the early '60s under the name Groupement des Épiciers Modèles (GEM). This concept of the independent convenience store also provides a grocery service designed for customers' special needs. The banner has flexible guidelines which meet the retailers' operating requirements. Some stores offer bakery products, delicatessen, pastries, prepared meals, fruits and vegetables, and frozen products.

QUÉBEC - METRO RICHELIEU INC.
FRESH PRODUCTS
The “Fresh Products”
division includes six warehouses in Quebec, two of which are for
meats and frozen foods, two for produce and two for seafood
products.
Meats and frozen foods
The Meats and frozen foods division operates two warehouses
in Quebec, one in the Montreal area, and the other one in the
Quebec City region. These warehouses supply, store and sell meats
and frozen foods. This division also handles meat processing,
making METRO the only Canadian food distributor to have its own
meat processing facility. The Montreal and Quebec warehouses both
received HACCP certification in 1999 and 2003 respectively. The
initials, meaning Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point,
represent one of the most important international food safety
certification for consumers.
Produce
The Produce division operates two warehouses, one in Montreal and
the other in the Quebec City area. This division is responsible for
supplying, storing and selling produce, as well as dairy products,
for the Company’s various banners. In order to respond to the needs
of today’s newness-obsessed consumers, the division purchases its
goods from more than 15 different countries.
Pêcheries Atlantiques
The Pêcheries Atlantiques division is Quebec’s largest
distributor of fresh and frozen seafood products. It currently
operates two warehouses, one in Montreal and the other in Quebec
City, which are responsible for supplying, storing and selling its
products.
GROCERY
The Grocery division
operates two warehouses, located in Montreal and Quebec City. This
division oversees the supply, the storage and the sale of grocery
products, of general merchandise and non-perishable goods.
FOOD SERVICES
The Food Services sector serves
clients from two centers, the Distagro Boucherville and Distagro
St-Jean-Port-Joli warehouses. It ensures the supply of food
products to institutional clients as well as small surface retail
stores. This division also operates three self-serve facilities in
Montreal, Drummondville and Shawinigan.
Thanks to this division, METRO is able to take a share of the small
surface distribution market niche by serving over 2,000 sales
outlets, 800 of which operate under their own banner.
ONTARIO - METRO Ontario Inc.
In order to serve its 230 sales outlets in Ontario, METRO
operates five distribution centers, one for fresh products, one for
produce, one for grocery products and one for frozen products, all
located in the Etobicoke region. The fifth warehouse, which is a
distribution center for grocery products, is located in the Ottawa
region. More than 1,300 employees work in these facilities.
These brands and their variations meet specific consumer needs:

The Irresistibles brand offers consumers high-quality
products, as well as exclusive items that are in line with market
trends and consumer preferences. Special care is given to the
ingredients and flavours. Our hard work is already paying off: the
line of Irresistibles fat-free sorbets
was honoured at the 2009 Canadian Grand Prix New Product
Awards sponsored by the CCGD, as were our homemade breads
in 2008. The Irresistibles brand also includes organic,
health, gluten-free and certified peanut-free products.

The Irresistibles line of products has been further
bolstered by the addition of the Life Smart/Mieux-être
line, which offers a wide range of selected products for a balanced
lifestyle that meet many of the criteria for a healthy diet. The
products follow current guidelines for healthy eating and include
prebiotics, probiotics, Omega-3, inulin and antioxidants. They
contain no hydrogenated oil, or artificial flavours or colours.
They are low fat, low calorie and low sodium and are a source of
vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Our organic line keeps growing! All of our products are
industry-certified (BIO, EcoCert, QAI, Global Alliance, Quebec
Vrai, etc.), were selected for their superior quality and taste,
and are produced using green agricultural practices.

This new line was added in 2009 out of increased awareness of common dietary issues and food allergies. Irressitibles Gluten Free is helping to simplify consumers' daily food choices.

Our second private label, Selection, consists of over 2,000 products that are comparable to, but cost less than, national brands. These products span all of the standard categories, and are based on eating habits and consumer needs. Many of our products are available in low-sodium or low-fat versions, or are trans fat-free or certified peanut-free. We also offer health and beauty products and have developed a line of eco-friendly products under this brand (eco).

We have designed a line of targeted products according to our customers’ main eating habits in order to offer them a choice of effective and affordable green products. Each product undergoes strict quality control measures and has been certified by accreditation organizations (ECO, ECOlogo, BPI Compostable US Composting Council, etc.), which have approved the product, its use and its environmental impact.
Selection is making inroads into the world of skin care. We have adapted our signature and logo to better reflect this segment. The line of products includes body milk soaps, shaving foam and gel, make-up, toothpaste and bubblebath.
Selection is also active in the pharmaceutical sector. A wide range of products, mainly over-the-counter medications and personal hygiene products, is now available. All of our products are subject to the same quality standards as national brands, and the vast majority are sold in our pharmacies. A line of products is also available in our grocery stores.




















