Food industry
Occupying 30% of Laval’s territory, the agri-food sector has remained a stable zone since 1990. As an ornamental horticulture farming and meat-processing leader, this sector plays an important role in Quebec’s food independence.
Laval économique deploys concrete means to support the agri-food sector:
- The Agricultural Zone Development Plan (AADP)
- The Parc d’innovation agricole de Laval (PIAL)
- The reparcellation of land and re-cultivation of agricultural lots in the region
- Les Saveurs de Laval
Sectoral economic data
- Some 30% of the City of Laval occupies an agricultural zone (7,136 hectares)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) of $419 million
- Sales of $1,300 million
- 3,500 jobs and more
- More than 150 enterprises
Study to assess the feasibility and profitability of alternative models for the extended production of agricultural products in greenhouses in Laval
On February 2, 2024, Laval économique unveiled the results of its study to assess the feasibility and profitability of alternative production models that would extend and enhance its local food supply.
Consult the documentation resulting from this study.
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