8 podcast episodes – season 1
1 – The bold bet of mayo Mag
In this episode, Geneviève meets Hugo Magnan, president of Groupe MAG, who dreams of becoming Quebecers’ number one mayo. What are his daily challenges? What keeps him awake at night? Geneviève introduces us to the passionate and resilient man behind this local mayo, while exploring his aspirations and dreams for Quebecers’ plates.
Season 1, episode 1 | Monday, October 21, 2024 | 26:26
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2 – The art of local flavor with Café Napoléon
In this episode, Geneviève meets William, operations director at Café Napoléon, a family business in Ville LaSalle with over 40 years of history. Together, they explore the challenges of Quebec roasting, while discussing the impact of buying local for consumers. William shares his unique journey and aspirations to make Café Napoléon more sustainable while honoring the family legacy.
Season 1, episode 2 | Monday, November 4, 2024 | 23:06
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3 – Charlevoix organic meats: sausages that make Europe drool
When Charlevoix sausages rival European classics, that’s no small feat! In this episode, Geneviève meets Damien Girard, founder of Viandes Biologiques de Charlevoix, to dive into his world. He explains how he promotes local agriculture that combines quality, traceability, and environmental respect. Between passionate discussions and inspiring anecdotes, they explore the impact of our food choices on the planet and our communities. A meeting that makes you want to better understand what lies behind our food!
Season 1, episode 3 | Monday, November 18, 2024 | 26:27
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4 – The future of local agriculture with Cultures Gen V
In this episode, Geneviève welcomes Valérie Terrault, young entrepreneur and sales and marketing director at Gen V. She shares what led her to take over the family business with her brothers and opens up about her personal journey. She talks about the mission that drives her: feeding Quebecers year-round with locally grown vegetables. This episode is an inspiring conversation about her ambitious vision for the future of local agriculture and the challenges of greenhouse farming in Quebec.
Season 1, episode 4 | Monday, December 2, 2024 | 28:32
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5 – Who’s behind Quebec’s best cheese?
A fromagerie from Témiscouata that shines on the international stage is worth a look! In this episode, Geneviève meets Ginette, co-owner of Fromagerie Le Détour, who shares the story of her fascinating journey with her husband Mario. This episode takes us into a world where terroir, family values, and boldness come together. A wonderful way to celebrate the richness of Quebec cheeses!
Season 1, episode 5 | Monday, February 10, 2025 | 26:50
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6 – The Fontaine family recipe for producing meat at scale
How do you produce local meat on a large scale while respecting animal welfare and the environment? To find out, Geneviève meets Fabien, founder of Famille Fontaine, a producer of Quebec veal, lamb, and beef.
Since high school, he knew he wanted to reinvent agriculture. Today, he leads a company of 1,700 employees and still maintains the same vision: innovate, respect nature, and feed Quebecers with quality products. Geneviève asked all the questions we all have about large-scale animal production, and Fabien answered with openness and transparency.
Season 1, episode 6 | Monday, February 24, 2025 | 22:00
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7 – The woman who saved herbes salées
Do you have a jar of Bas-du-Fleuve herbes salées in your fridge? There’s a good chance you do! For 60 years, this condiment has captured our hearts and recipes. But a few years ago, this Quebec culinary icon almost disappeared. To learn more, Geneviève traveled to Sainte-Angèle-de-Mérici, at the gates of Gaspésie, where she met Stéphanie Ross, the woman who saved herbes salées and preserved this local tradition. Her journey was not easy! You’ll see—it makes you want to support our local products even more.
Season 1, episode 7 | Monday, March 10, 2025 | 23:00
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8 – A local microbrewery that stands out
A cold beer after a hike, a bike ride, or a day of skiing? For many, it’s the perfect little pleasure. And when it comes to toasting, it’s often a local beer that’s chosen. But with so many microbreweries on the market, how do they stand out and survive? To find out, Geneviève went to St-Mathieu-de-Beloeil to meet Darryl, founder of Bièrerie Shelton. Part scientist, part artist, this hop enthusiast opened the doors to his world and shared the real challenges of being a microbrewer.
Season 1, episode 8 | Monday, February 24, 2025 | 20:00
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