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Québec, January 6, 2026 – Production Sembec (Sembec) is proud to announce outstanding results for its 2025 seed potato harvest. Sembec cultivated 20 potato varieties across 105 acres, and more…

We’re proud to share that Progest is the subject of a recent article in SpudSmart magazine. The piece includes an interview with Samuel Gagnon, our potato breeder, highlighting our leadership…

Production Sembec (Sembec) is proud to announce that its 33 potato varieties harvested in 2024 achieved exceptional results in post-harvest testing: 100% of the harvested lots showed a 0% rate…

At this key time of the year, Progest 2001 leverages its expertise in potato variety development to evaluate the performance of new varieties in the selection phase. Our in-depth analyses…

Production Sembec is proud to announce that, thanks to a grant from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Quebec (MAPAQ), we have introduced an innovative technology in our…

Production Sembec is the first in Quebec to use a “bed” (raised bed) planter, an innovative piece of equipment that combines advanced technology, sustainable agricultural practices, and economic profitability. This…

On September 30, 2024, during the Gordon Food Service Show in Grand Rapids, MI, Cohn Farms was honored as a trusted supplier and valued partner. Trevor Downey and Steve Crawford…

On August 15, ProgesT 2001 held a potato variety demonstration day, as part of the national project to evaluate varieties for sustainability and climate change, in partnership with the Fruit and…