Éric Fréchette
President, Taste of the North
Our Story
Éric Fréchette founded Taste of the North from his passion for selling fresh produce to support his education. After earning a finance degree, he returned to his roots, supplying meticulously grown produce to New England businesses.
Over the past 30 years, we've evolved from door-to-door strawberry sales to distributing top-quality fruits and vegetables across New England. Our success stems from our commitment to delivering superior freshness, working with top producers, and minimizing the time from harvest to delivery.
With a robust distribution system, a fleet of refrigerated trucks, and a dedicated team, we ensure the highest quality produce. Our faith in our products is unwavering—we eat what we sell! Taste of the North guarantees quality and freshness, making us the ideal partner for your business needs.
Éric Fréchette
Visiting Québec raspberry growers.
An awakening of the senses
At Taste of the North, exceptional quality begins long before our name appears on the label. We carefully select trusted Québec growers who share our commitment to freshness, consistency, and responsible growing practices. Every berry is harvested at peak ripeness and must meet our uncompromising standards before reaching our customers.
Shaped by Québec's distinctive northern climate, our fruit benefits from long summer days, cool nights, and ideal growing conditions that naturally enhance sweetness, color, texture, and freshness. Combined with generations of growing expertise, these conditions produce berries renowned for their exceptional quality.
Supported by an efficient distribution network and a strategically located distribution center, we deliver fresh produce to retailers across the United States shortly after harvest, ensuring consumers experience the very best of Québec's fields.
Quality & Freshness
Exceptional produce begins with exceptional standards. By partnering with trusted Québec growers and maintaining rigorous quality requirements, we ensure every shipment reflects our commitment to freshness, consistency, and excellence. Combined with an efficient distribution network, our approach allows retailers to receive premium produce at its freshest.