Our Commitment

Our products take their unique flavours from the milks that make them up. The cow's milk, organic cow's milk and goat's milk we process give our yogurts, cheeses and creams their authentic, generous character.

Certified by the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), Maison Riviera uses 100% Canadian milk for all its dairy products. For our supply of cow's milk, we work in direct collaboration with Producteurs de lait du Québec (PLQ).

In addition, all milk protein concentrates are ultrafiltered directly at our Sorel-Tracy factory.

Maison Riviera works closely with the goat producers in the Centre-du-Québec and Montérégie regions to develop and raise awareness of products resulting from the processing of goat’s milk so that they can be made available to the greatest possible number of people. Renowned for being easier to digest, goat’s milk and yogourt provide as much calcium, potassium, and phosphorus as other types of milk.

Our Coconut Milk Vegan Delight is an eco-friendly product. Knowing that plant production consumes fewer resources, avoids deforestation, and requires less space, we have developed a product offer whose ingredients are entirely plant-based.

Responding to the main issues surrounding a scarcity of resources and pollution linked to food production, we have taken care to build a partnership with a nearby food processor that is supplied by producers of healthy, sustainable, and fairly grown coconut crops.

Our principal grower-partner is a family-run business that has been in operation since 1920. It follows practices specified in the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). It makes concrete efforts for the community and the environment: regularly ensuring that employees enjoy good working conditions and that no minors are employed, guaranteeing that no primates are used in picking, and, since 2007, working on biomass energy solutions in the renewable energy sector. In addition, the plants are grown in mixed crop zones with other agricultural plants, such as banana and mango trees, thereby preventing deforestation and preserving the fertility of agricultural soils for future generations.

**Organic certification **
For its organic range, Maison Riviera complies with the following standards set by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB):
- General Principles and Management Standards for Organic Production Systems (CAN/CGSB-32.310);
- List of Permitted Substances in Organic Production Systems (CAN/CGSB-32.311);
- Canadian Organic Standards.
We are certified by the accredited organization Pro-Cert Canada, attesting to our compliance with all requirements of the Canada Organic Regime.
As a proof, our organic products contain only organic milks and ingredients from farming environments that use organic production practices. .

Kosher certification
Our kosher-certified products are certified by the Kosher Council of Canada (COR), the largest kosher certification body in the country.

GMO-free certification
Maison Riviera’s non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) products are certified by NSF International. Our team is proud to offer our customers products made from natural and healthy ingredients.

**Aliments du Québec certification ** Several of Maison Riviera’s products are certified by Aliments du Québec, the organization responsible for overseeing the identification of Quebec-made food products in the marketplace.

In order to ensure the safety, quality and traceability of food, from receipt of raw materials to shipment of products, the company has obtained the Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. This rigorous food safety and quality program is recognized by retailers, brand owners, food service providers world-wide as well as the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)

Required by certain business partners, the company is audited annually by a licensed certification body to verify that the company meets the standards and codes of the program.

Additionally, the company adheres to the standardized HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) food safety system. Highly recommended by the authorities, this working method aims to identify, assess and control hazard that could potentially threaten food safety. This is a preventive working method for ensuring food safety.

At Maison Riviera, the quality ingredients behind our creations inspire all our decisions. We process our raw materials as little as possible to preserve the essence of their flavors and nutritional attributes.
For our team, offering products that meet clean label standards is a priority. That's why we limit our ingredients, giving priority to those that are natural, known and safe, and to local sourcing whenever possible. A product offering that aims to be free from preservatives, artificial colors and flavors, and packaging that aims to be eco-responsible and recyclable.

In addition, since 2017, Maison Riviera has been offering reduced-sugar options to promote healthy eating, without compromising on taste.
Considering the many adverse health effects of excessive sugar consumption, it’s no surprise to learn that consumers have a real interest in products that are lightly sweetened. True to its values, Riviera felt it had a duty to be a pioneer in this regard by offering products that meet these concerns. Through this initiative, Riviera hopes to encourage all stakeholders in the category to follow suit by reviewing their preparations so as to considerably reduce the amount of sugar used in their products.