A passion for the land... For over 10 years

Did you know that promoting local gourmet products and their artisan producers has been the raison d'être of Gourmande boutique for over 10 years?

Long before the pandemic and the current price war, as the owner of a gourmet shop, I became interested in this very endearing world.

Since the company was founded, I've been invited to participate in numerous trade shows, fairs, and markets, where I've met a multitude of small-scale food industry artisans who passionately showcase the fruits of their expertise. And that's when the magic happens.

I discover a world of enthusiasts and connect with several of them. I see how difficult it is for them to promote their products and make them accessible to as many people as possible.

I therefore integrate more and more of their products into my offer, so that little by little, Gourmande boutique comes to specialize in the marketing of gourmet artisanal products.

Today, products from nearly 100 Quebec producers are offered at Gourmande boutique , both online and at the Promenades King boutique in Sherbrooke.

I'm proud of the connections I've built with these artisans. Seeing them, year after year, tirelessly pursue their noble mission of feeding us and offering us variety. They do so with a commitment to product quality, respect for demanding standards, and respect for our environment.

Over the years, I've seen them work tirelessly to keep their businesses alive. I've witnessed their efforts to constantly improve their products. I've appreciated their willingness to innovate when they presented their new products to me. I've seen their children grow up, accompanying them on deliveries. I've also seen how difficult this profession is. I've seen wonderful businesses close due to a lack of successors or simply from exhaustion.

In these times, when everything is turned upside down, when even our food supply is threatened, it is more important than ever to support these local producers and the businesses that promote their products.

I therefore encourage you, too, to become passionate about our region.

Daniele Lalonde
Founder of Gourmande boutique