Groupe Beaudry is proud to be Eastern Canada's largest independent food wholesaler, thanks in particular to its many acquisitions in recent years: J.B Cadrin (Lévis), Roland & Frères (Saint-Pacôme), F. Charest (St-Georges de Beauce) and Groupe Saga (Saguenay and Lac St-Jean). Groupe Beaudry's 350 employees are at the heart of the company's commercial activities. The company stands out for its diversified in-store concept offering and its state-of-the-art automated distribution processes. In addition to its two main warehouses, Groupe Beaudry has 9 satellite outlets spread across the province of Quebec to serve a large territory stretching from Ottawa to Halifax.
In addition, the company has over 100 years of experience, which it leverages to offer distinctive, personalized service, while continuing to uphold the family values at the heart of its predecessors' roots.
Senior J-B Cadrin establishes its head office in his general store in Saint-Anselme.
The second generation of the Cadrin family (Jean-Baptiste Cadrin Junior and his wife Léa Audet) are involved in the continuation of the family's business activities.
The first Beaudry grocery store is born. It was in October 1917, on Broadway Street in Montreal East, that Arthur Beaudry opened the first Beaudry grocery store.
Arrival of the 3rd generation Cadrin, Charles-Auguste Cadrin joins the company J.B Cadrin inc.
The 2nd generation of Beaudry gets involved in the business. Jean-Paul Beaudry, son of Arthur, establishes a grocery store on Notre-Dame Street in Pointe-aux-Trembles.
The J.B Cadrin Inc. activities continue on a 4th generation. Lucien and Maurice Cadrin join their father to work within the food company.
Inauguration of the grocer-wholesaler business at the Beaudry family. Jean-Paul Beaudry expands the activities of his company by building a distribution center in Anjou.
A 5th generation of Cadrin joins the company. Daniel, Normand and Michel Cadrin, the sons of Lucien, join the family business.
A 3rd generation at Jean-Paul Beaudry ltée. Jacques and Robert Beaudry, son of Jean-Paul, settle in the company.
Emergence of the Beau-soir convenience stores on the market.
100 years. J.B Cadrin celebrates a century in food distribution activities.
Acquisition in Gatineau. On April 1st, Jean-Paul Beaudry ltée acquires Oscar Poulin, a food wholesaler in the Outaouais.
Expansion and acquisition. J.B Cadrin acquires F. Vermette, Quebec food distributor.
Acquisition. René Tessier ltée, food wholesale from the Saint-Casimir region is bought by J.B Cadrin inc.
Inauguration of the new distribution center. To meet the needs of its growing customer base, Jean-Paul Beaudry Ltée is moving its activities to Pointe-aux-Trembles. The 4th generation of the Beaudry family, François and Jean-Philippe, are involved in the family business.
J.B Cadrin acquires the Langlois and Langlois distributor from Granby.
Two majors in food distribution unit. On Febuary 17, J.B Cadrin inc. and Jean-Paul Beaudry ltée join forces. The new company is now called Beaudry & Cadrin inc.
Acquisition of the food distributor Roland & Frères in Bas-Saint-Laurent.
Acquisition of F.Charest ltée in Beauce.
The company now operates under the name of Groupe Beaudry including the four divisions: Beaudry & Cadrin in Lévis and Pointe-aux-Trembles, F. Charest in Beauce and Roland & Frères in Bas-Saint-Laurent.
Establishment of satellite points in Quebec : Carleton-sur-Mer, Rimouski, Saguenay, Granby, Boucherville and Gatineau in order to cover a larger territory with our own trucks.
Groupe Beaudry chooses to create a partnership with the Breakfast Club.
Acquisition of GROUPE SAGA and of SUPER SAGAMIE in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
Groupe Beaudry acquires DISTRIBUTION RÉGITAN
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