THE SEARCH FOR INNOVATION
With a dual commitment to respect the purest traditions and to be among the innovators of this world, CITADELLE has become an organization that continues to push the limits of processing and quality. Citadelle is committed to being the global leader in the production, processing and marketing all forms of maple syrup, honey and cranberry. To do so, the Cooperative focuses on the expertise of its human ressources and innovation in all its processes.
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It is through the development of equipment and production and processing techniques that CITADELLE remains the vanguard of the industry. What's more, the activities of the Cooperative's research and development are dedicated to exploring the qualities of maple, honey and cranberry, creating many breakthrough products and, by extension, new markets.
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INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS
Since sugar and maple syrup were the only products marketed when the Cooperative was founded, CITADELLE has continued to expand opportunities for maple products. In 1930, the first chemist, Armand Roberge, committed to enhance the quality standards, but he also contributed to the development of new products. Maple butter made its appearance in 1932. It was the only maple butter to be described as “100% pure” because it was exempt from any mixture and composition. In 1934, we were already promoting another maple product: granulated sugar.
Today, the Cooperative has a wide range of diverse and innovative products. Several of them have won awards, highlighting the creative and innovative spirit advocated by the company.
production of sugar blocks has long represented an important activity for the Cooperative.
of maple sugar blocks Around 1930 ©Citadelle Archives, Maple Syrup Producers’ Cooperative
into the moulds at the Plessisville Cooperative 1948 Omer Beaudoin Quebec National Library and Archives BAnQ Québec Fund of the Ministry of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women Series Film Board of Quebec E6, S7, SS1, P62853
in Plessisville 1948 J. W. Michaud Quebec National Library and Archives BAnQ Québec Fund of the Ministry of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women Series Film Board of Quebec E6, S7, SS1, P64110
used to transport maple sugar blocks Between 1925 et 1960 Collection Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
used to transport maple sugar blocks Between 1925 et 1960 Collection Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
used to transport maple sugar blocks Between 1925 et 1960 Collection Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
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The quest for innovation makes CITADELLE a company in constant expansion. The development of new sectors and divisions demonstrate the will of CITADELLE to be a leader in the industry. The merger of the agricultural cooperative organization of beekeepers of Quebec, the acquisition of the Maison Bergevin, the building of a third transformation factory and the development of the bistros The Maple Delights, today Délices Érable et Cie., clearly demonstrate the innovation that has always shown the Cooperative.
A COOPERATIVE CONSTANTLY EXPANDING
©Archives Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
©Archives Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
©Archives Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
©Archives Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
©Archives Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
©Archives Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
©Archives Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
©Archives Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative
©Archives Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative