from idea to action

from idea

Because the best projects are often born from a crazy idea, at Station agro-biotech, nothing is impossible. The famous phrase “I’ve got an idea” is often used by our president Jonathan, and often results in a market launch a few months later…

to action

Station agro-biotech facilitates the realization of innovative, large-scale projects. Thanks to its agile, proactive and truly collaborative team, no project is too big. Thanks to its business partners and its determination to make things happen, Station agro-biotech aims to become a leader in the agri-food market.

our history

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1990
BilPub opens in downtown Saint-Hyacinthe. The pub is still operating in its original location.
Publication Facebook (1)
1994
January 27, 1994, Le Bilboquet Microbrewery obtains its artisan brewer's license #AB006.
Publication Facebook (1)
2003
Founding of the City of Agri-Food, Veterinary and Agri-Environmental Biotechnology (Saint-Hyacinthe), North America's first technology park dedicated exclusively to the biofood sector.
Publication Facebook (1)
2008
September 9th, 2008, Le Bilboquet Microbrewery obtains its industrial brewing license #BR065.
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2019
Foundation of Noroi Distillery
2019 - fondation abt
2019
Foundation of Station agro-biotech
Publication Facebook (1)
2019
Station agro-biotech acquires Le Bilboquet Microbrewery
2020 - premier PAB sans alcool
2020
Noroi Distillery markets the first non-alcoholic ready to drink at the SAQ
2020-La-Poche-Bleue
2020
Launch of La Poche Bleue beer
2020 - Atypique
2020
Founding of Atypique Beverages
2022 - début agrandissement
2021
Start of plant expansion
2022-vente-Atypique
2022
Sale of Atypique beverages to Keurig Dr. Pepper Canada
2023 - PAB en épiceries
2023
Noroi Distillery launches its ready-to-drink line in grocery stores
2023 - annonce PARIT
2023
Announcement of funding for the Station agro-biotech from the Government of Quebec under the Programme d'Aide à la Relance de l'Industrie Touristique (PARIT).
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2024
Inauguration of the new plant
2024-C-Ward-Vodka
2024
Launch of Ward Vodka

our partners

Cintech puts its expertise at the service of innovation and the needs of the food industry. Acting as a technology accelerator, Cintech offers a rapid access to the various technologies that food companies need.
The CRDA (Centre de Recherche sur les Aliments Transformés) is a research center for processed foods. It specializes in food preservation, processing, quality and safety. It supports food and beverage processing companies in their R&D efforts.
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole is responsible for economic development in the greater Saint-Hyacinthe region. The organization operates the City of Agri-Food, Veterinary and Agri-Environmental Biotechnology, a technology park at the heart of the largest ecosystem dedicated to the growth of the agri-food industry in Quebec.