Brien Celebrates 70 Years of Maple Expertise as It Begins a New Chapter.

Brien Celebrates 70 Years of Maple Expertise as It Begins a New Chapter

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Rochelle, September 3, 2026 – From a small family-run maple operation in Quebec’s Eastern Townships to a company specializing in processing and manufacturing of value-added maple products, Brien is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.

Since 1956, Brien has evolved alongside Quebec’s maple industry, a sector deeply rooted in the province’s identity. Over seven decades, production methods have modernized, markets have expanded, and maple products have found their way to consumers and manufacturers around the world.

Brien has grown alongside the industry, evolving its processes, production capacity and product offering while building on expertise passed down through generations of employees and families since 1956. Today, Caroline Bordeleau and Philippe Charest-Beaudry, co-presidents and co-owners, are carrying that expertise forward after taking over the company with a commitment to growing it for decades to come.

70 Years of Evolution

From its beginnings in 1956 to the company it is today, Brien’s story has been shaped by generations of builders, employees and partners who have contributed to its growth.

Today, Brien employs approximately 30 people and sources from more than 100 maple producers to serve customers in some 15 countries. Over the past five years, the company has tripled its production volume, supported by sustained investments in automation, production capacity and the digitalization of its operations. These investments are supporting growth driven by the evolving needs of its customers, from retailers to food manufacturers seeking new applications for maple.

This growth also reflects the evolution of a sector that now plays an important role in Quebec’s agri-food industry, with products reaching markets well beyond Quebec’s borders and extending far beyond the traditional bottle of maple syrup.

“First and foremost, this 70th anniversary belongs to the people who built Brien before us, in some cases spanning three or four generations, including summer students who return year after year. Philippe and I didn’t inherit this company; we took it on with the responsibility of growing what others built before us.”

– Caroline Bordeleau, Co-President and Co-Owner

Deeply Rooted in Its Community

Throughout its growth, Brien has remained deeply connected to its roots and to the community that has been part of its journey. As it celebrates its 70th anniversary, the company also wishes to recognize the many people who have shaped its story over the generations, including its employees, producers, partners, customers and others who have contributed to its success.

On September 17, Brien will bring together employees, partners and members of its community to officially celebrate this milestone and recognize the contributions of the generations who have played a role in the company’s development.

70 Years of History, with an Eye to the Future

For Brien, this anniversary is as much an opportunity to celebrate how far the company has come as it is to look ahead.

In the years ahead, Brien plans to continue its growth by focusing on new value-added applications, exploring what maple can become for its customers and expanding into new markets, while continuing to find new ways to transform and add value to maple beyond syrup.

Brien is seeing growing interest from both retailers expanding their maple product categories and food manufacturers looking for new applications. The company intends to continue drawing on its technical expertise in maple to support this evolution and help bring Quebec know-how to markets at home and abroad.

“The next 20 years won’t simply be a continuation of the last 70; they will be a new chapter. Our role is to make sure our customers, whether retailers or manufacturers, can rely on maple as a consistent, predictable ingredient that is ready for their projects, regardless of scale.”

– Philippe Charest-Beaudry, Co-President and Co-Owner

About Brien

Founded in 1956 in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Rochelle, Quebec, Brien specializes in the processing and manufacturing of value-added maple products.

The company serves retailers and food manufacturers with a range of maple products for retail, private-label programs and industrial food applications.

For 70 years, Brien has built on its maple expertise, commitment to quality and the creativity of its teams to develop new applications and showcase the full potential of Quebec maple, both at home and internationally. 

To learn more, visit brien-produitsderable.com.

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Media inquiries:

Joëlle Deraspe

NICE Marketing, on behalf of Brien

[email protected] | 514-655-9945