Topigs Norsvin Partners with Anthesis to Advance Sustainability Strategy
We're taking the next big step in our sustainability journey: welcoming Anthesis as our strategic partner in building a more sustainable future for pork production.
Gène-Alliance Inc., of St-Hugues, Quebec, and Groupe Cérès Inc. have reached a strategic partnership agreement to populate a new Topigs Norsvin 1,200-sow multiplier in the province of Quebec. This agreement will alllow Gène-Alliance Inc. to participate in the world-class genetics program of Topigs Norsvin, and produce the industry leading TN70 sow for the Quebec market. Gène-Alliance Inc. and Groupe Cérès Inc, will work together to produce and increase the supply of healthy, well-located TN70 gilts.
Janin Boucher, President and General Manager of Groupe Cérès Inc. comments “We are really happy for this partnership with Gène-Alliance on this project. This is the beginning of a new era for the Quebec breeding stock industry!”
Director of Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc., Mike Shaw, states “this exciting development is positive for Gène-Alliance, Groupe Cérès, and Topigs Norsvin Canada.”
Established in 1996, Gène-Alliance Inc. focuses on producing high-quality breeding stock and semen with strong genetic potential with the goal of maximizing economic value for its customers. Gène-Alliance Inc. is committed to providing the best genetics available based on the needs of the customers.
Based out of Levis, Quebec, Groupe Cérès Inc. was founded in 2004 and operates across multiplie areas of the swine industry. Groupe Cérès Inc. serves as a distributor for high-quality genetic products, offering technical and nutritional support to optimize herd health and performance, while maintaining the highest biosecurity standards throughout its network of multipliers.