from vision to reality
from vision
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 reality
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
1990
BilPub opens in downtown Saint-Hyacinthe. The pub is still operating in its original location.
1994
January 27, 1994, Le Bilboquet Microbrewery obtains its artisan brewer's license #AB006.
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.
2008
September 9th, 2008, Le Bilboquet Microbrewery obtains its industrial brewing license #BR065.
2019
Foundation of Noroi Distillery
2019
Foundation of Station agro-biotech
2019
Station agro-biotech acquires Le Bilboquet Microbrewery
2020
Noroi Distillery markets the first non-alcoholic ready to drink at the SAQ
2020
Launch of La Poche Bleue beer
2020
Founding of Atypique Beverages
2021
Start of plant expansion
2022
Sale of Atypique beverages to Keurig Dr. Pepper Canada
2023
Noroi Distillery launches its ready-to-drink line in grocery stores
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).
2024
Inauguration of the new plant
2024
Launch of Ward Vodka
2024
Launch of Trema Café
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.