UQAM ranks first among public institutions for Quebec food purchases; sustainable procurement and affordability efforts honoured
An ITHQ review of 983 public institutions shows UQAM increased local food purchasing from 71.5% to 76.3% in 2025, above the sector average (~54%). UQAM’s Food Services won a silver medal at the Grands Prix Dux (institutional initiative) after adopting sustainability criteria in tenders, menu végétalisation, removal of certain imported products and donating perishable surpluses to student support services.
The ITHQ’s 2025 analysis ranks UQAM first among 983 public health, education and higher‑education institutions for local food procurement (76.3%). Food Services rose from 63% in 2022–2023 to 76.3% and exceeded its 71% target, earning a silver medal at the Grands Prix Dux (institutional initiative). Measures include sustainability criteria in procurement, reducing imported products, greener menus, tastings of new items and donations of perishable surpluses to the university’s student parent support committee.
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