SQF is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world who require a rigorous, credible food safety management system. The SQF Program is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and links primary production certification to food manufacturing, distribution and agent/broker management certification.

The Melior program, from the Latin word Meliorare, which means, “to improve”, is a Quebec initiative aiming to promote positive development and progress in the province’s food industry. It consists of a voluntary Commitment Charter towards nutritional progress for agri-food industry businesses.

Commitment charter

1. Reduce sodium by at least 35% per portion of 2 slices in the multi-cereal breads and 100% whole wheat, with no fat and no sugar added, of the brand Les Grains St-Méthode.
2. Replace at least 50% of the flours used by integral wheat flour in four existing breads, with no fat and no sugar added, of the brand Les Grains St-Méthode.
3. Reduce by an average of 25% the amount of sodium in seven different breads.

The Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) was developed so consumers can shop with confidence by selecting those safe, reliable and gluten-free products displaying the GFCP trademark and is endorsed by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and the Canadian Celiac Association.

The GFCP is a voluntary certification program designed to help brand owners to differentiate their gluten-free products from the increasing clutter of gluten-free claims, by displaying the GFCP endorsed trademark. The GFCP is also based on a robust third-party audit certification process at the manufacturing facility, which verifies their ability to regularly meet the stringent GFCP requirements, when managing gluten as part of their food safety programs.

The St-Méthode Bakery is proud to support diabetes awareness programs in Canada with its line of No Fat No Sugar Added breads.

Founded in 1996 by the membership of the Filière agroalimentaire québécoise, Aliments du Québec is mandated to contribute, through identification activities, advocacy and promotion, to increasing the market share of products from Quebec on the domestic market.

Certification criteria

• More than 50% of ingredients must originate in Quebec. 
• At least 80% of processing and packaging costs must be incurred in Quebec.

Ecocert Canada certification guarantees that production and marketing rules for organic agricultural products have been respected throughout the entire manufacturing process.

Certification criteria

The majority of ingredients in the bread must be certified organic (excluding water and salt).

Because we believe that nature in itself is very creative, this product, by Boulangerie St-Méthode, is made using vegetalian ingredients. It’s in our nature.

Because we believe that nature in itself is very creative, this product, by Boulangerie St-Méthode, is made using verified non-genetically modified (Non-GMO) ingredients. It’s in our nature.