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Local hops co-op debuts seal of approval

Coopérative de Solidarité Houblon Pontiac (CSHP) President Mireille Allard stands with her brother, and Lupuline Hop Yard owner, Charles Allard to unveil the new Seal of Quality that will adorn bags of Pontiac hops pellets.

CALEB NICKERSON
ALLUMETTES ISLAND
Aug. 22, 2018
On Aug. 22, local hops producers hosted a press conference to announce a new seal of approval to distinguish their products from the rest.
Taking place at the Lupuline Hop Yard on Allumettes Island, the event was the work of the local hops cooperative, the Coopérative de Solidarité Houblon Pontiac (CSHP).
After an introduction from Pontiac Warden Jane Toller, CSHP President Mireille Allard joined her brother, and Lupuline owner, Charles Allard, in front of the crowd to unveil the new emblem that will adorn their product.

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