The Centre-Ouest shines at the DUX 2026 Grand-Messe
Topic: Commercialization Innovation
Step: Growing
Bio-food PME MTL Centre-Ouest 13 February 2026
The 14th DUX Grand Prix Gala, presented as part of the DUX 2026 Grand Messe at Marché Bonsecours, brought together more than 600 players from Quebec's bio-food sector. This major event highlights companies that stand out in terms of quality, attractiveness, and eco-responsibility.
This year, several companies from the PME MTL Centre-Ouest territory distinguished themselves, confirming the vitality of the local bio-food sector.
Local businesses rewarded
Stirjoy
Gold – Food Products – Quality (Boiling)
Bronze – Food Products – Environmental Responsibility (Very Small Business)
OLAOLA
Silver – Food products – Environmental responsibility (Very small business)
Les Filles Fattoush
Favorite – Food products – Environmental responsibility
PRANA
Silver – Food products – Attractiveness (Medium and large companies)
Silver – Food products – Quality (Medium and large companies)
These awards demonstrate the dynamism of the companies based in our region and their ability to innovate while incorporating responsible practices.
A strategic sector for the Centre-Ouest
Organic food plays an important role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Centre-Ouest region. Many food processing, distribution, and innovation companies are based there and actively contribute to local economic development.
The support offered by PME MTL Centre-Ouest is aimed in particular at supporting the growth, structuring, and marketing of businesses in this strategic sector.
A joint presence with the Conseil de l'innovation du Québec
PME MTL shared a booth with the Conseil de l'innovation du Québec. This joint presence reflects the complementary nature of our mandates: supporting innovation, promoting the adoption of best practices, and assisting businesses with their growth projects.
For the past two years, PME MTL, in collaboration with the Quebec Innovation Council, has been the gateway to innovation in Montreal, guiding businesses with innovative projects.
Promoting local businesses
On site, PME MTL also raffled off a gift basket filled with products from the Centre-Ouest region to showcase local businesses:
This initiative aimed to highlight the diversity and quality of local bio-food products.
The performance of companies from the Centre-Ouest region at DUX 2026 confirms the structuring role of the bio-food sector in our region and the importance of support tailored to market realities.
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