A free networking and discovery event for restaurant operators in the region!
The largest and final edition of the ARQ Contacts Trade Shows of the year will take place in the Montreal region at Plaza Volare. On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, come meet nearly 120 key players from the restaurant industry at this free event.
Click here to view all participating exhibitors!
| EXHIBITORS |
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| Aliments du Québec |
| Aspire Bakeries |
| Atelier Direct La Presse |
| Barilla |
| Bazinet Taylor |
| Bièrerie Shelton |
| Bridor |
| Burnbrae |
| Café William |
| Canards du Lac Brome |
| Centre d’Expertise de l’I.T.H.Q |
| Céréalia |
| Collectif Brassicole Ensemble |
| Consigneaction |
| CQRHT |
| Danone Canada |
| Desjardins (Solutions Employeurs) |
| Dinco Steelite |
| Diversey |
| Édika |
| EMAK Telecom |
| Énergies Sonic |
| Environnement et Changement Climatique Canada |
| Everguard incendie et sécurité |
| Export Packers |
| FDA Construction Inc. |
| Fromages CDA |
| Gastronomia |
| Hamak |
| Hektars |
| Industries Phomere Inc. |
| Intellinox |
| ITHQ |
| JFK emballage & solution |
| JG Fruits et Légumes |
| JL Inc. |
| Kraft Heinz |
| Lactalis |
| Les Viandes Première |
| Lussier |
| Martin Dessert |
| Mejicano |
| MIA Innovation |
| Microbrasserie Charlevoix |
| Montpak |
| Novolex |
| Olymel |
| Ouii Énergie |
| Paul le Gourmet |
| Produits Alimentaires Berthelet Inc. |
| Programme d’achats de l’ARQ |
| Santé et sécurité du travail (SST) |
| SEEMYAPPS |
| Service Alimentaire Gordon |
| Silikal America |
| TELUS Santé |
| Vancia |
| Vieux Balsamique |
| Viva Italia |
| V-To |
| BIOFOOD PROCESSORS |
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| Dansu Foods Inc. |
| Ferme Tulsi |
| GOOD BIG NICE |
| Le monde est scone |
| Les filles fattoush |
| Redfroglab Inc. |
| Signé madeleine |
| Varty All Natural |
A glimpse of our latest ARQ Contacts Trade Show
Save big with ARQ Contacts Montreal Trade Shows
The ARQ continues to enhance its offering to provide you with an increasingly rewarding experience. Take a look at the latest additions that will help you save, discover new opportunities and get even more out of your visit.
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR ATTENDEES
Your visit to the ARQ Contacts Trade Shows now gives you access to exclusive savings and benefits offered by several partners, in collaboration with Gordon Food Service.
GIFTS AND SURPRISES
Stop by the ARQ and Purchasing Program booths for a chance to win great surprises, including a free membership or renewal!
A sneak peek at the offers and discounts available at the Trade Show!
Click here to view product offers
Coca-Cola
Enjoy special offers on nearly the entire Coca-Cola product range.
Olymel
Enjoy reduced prices on best-selling products.
Lactalis
Get exclusive trade show pricing on two best-selling products.
Export Packers
Discover around ten featured products at great prices.
JG Fruits et Légumes
Get $100 off purchases of $500 or more (direct purchases only).
Diversey
Double your rebate and enjoy a 30% rebate.
Fromages CDA
Save on a selection of CDA cheeses.
Boulangerie Humanité
Enjoy discounts on a variety of pizza doughs and pie crusts.
Danone
Enjoy special offers on Oikos and Silk products.
Nortera
Enjoy exclusive discounts on a selection of Nortera products.
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Colossale
Enjoy double the rebate.
Global Payments | Desjardins
Get 500 free Interac transactions.
Agendrix
Get one additional week of free trial.
Details coming soon. Stay tuned!
Terms and conditions apply.
More to discover!
MIXOLOGY AREA
Enjoy cocktails prepared on-site using products from local producers featured at the Trade Show. A great opportunity to discover new flavours to add to your offering.
ARQ’s largest Trade Show of the year, preceded by a morning of conferences organized by HRImag
Take part in the third edition of Evolution!
Organized by HRImag, this morning of conferences will take place alongside the ARQ Contacts Trade Show, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A must-attend event for the foodservice industry!
For just $100, connect with industry professionals, discover insights to guide your future decisions, and gain valuable ideas from experts to help grow your business. The morning will also feature a panel discussion titled “Let’s Save the Dining Room!”, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the challenges and future of dine-in service.
Enjoy pastries and coffee in the morning, as well as a buffet lunch sponsored by AMEX.
ON THE AGENDA
Exclusive data on customer behaviour
April Brady
Technomic
Dining room design as a driver of customer traffic
Hélène Fortin
Partner architect
LG2 Architecture
Ingrid Roussel
Senior director, consulting
LG2 Architecture
Happiness is in the dining room
Benoit Chalifoux
International speaker
Soft skills
Let’s save the dining room!
An informal 45-minute discussion with three presidents of major Quebec restaurant chains.
Guillaume Brière
Executive vice president
Grandio
Norbert Gagnon
President and CEO
Restaurant Normandin
Richard Scofield
President
Groupe St-Hubert
Wrap up your day with a visit to the ARQ Contacts Trade Show, open until 3 p.m.! More than 100 exhibitors will be there, along with exclusive discounts waiting for you!
FOUR GREAT REASONS TO BE THERE
SAVINGS
Take advantage of exclusive on-site promotions and enter for a chance to win several prizes, including a free ARQ membership!
LOCAL
Discover new products from local food processors.
EXCHANGE
Meet and connect with business representatives, local food processors, and suppliers of equipment and services dedicated to the restaurant industry.
EXPLORATION
Explore innovative software and services that align with the latest beneficial trends in the restaurant industry.
Join the ARQ at ARQ Contacts Trade Shows and enjoy exclusive benefits!
Not a member yet? During the event, visit the ARQ booth and meet our representatives, who will be happy to explain all the benefits of membership and help you take advantage of a 50% discount on your first year of membership.