Before the 2000s, greenhouse tomato production in Quebec took place mainly in the spring and summer. During the winter, tomatoes sold in stores came almost exclusively from imports.
In the 2000s, the greenhouse industry began to modernize. Some companies started producing year-round, but on a small scale, as energy costs were very high. From 2015 to 2020, thanks to technological advancements (LED lighting, geothermal energy, automation) and government support, several producers began offering Quebec-grown tomatoes 12 months a year.
Today, it is common to find Quebec greenhouse tomatoes in supermarkets year-round.
Optimization of varieties for northern winter conditions
A collective effort to reduce imports and support Quebec’s food self-sufficiency
At tomaté!, our vision is to bring our ambitions to life on the grandest scale by positioning ourselves as a leading innovator in the greenhouse cultivation of high-quality, flavour-rich tomatoes. We nurture our entrepreneurial spirit and challenge conventional thinking in the agricultural sector in step with our exponential growth.
Since 2012, we have been continuously innovative—but above all, we have committed to delighting Quebecers’ taste buds by growing exceptional tomatoes with unbeatable flavour. And since 2023, they have been available year-round across Quebec. What more could you ask for?!
