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Montreal Retail Tour

The retail tour of ethnic stores kicked off at Adonis, a Mediterranean banner.
The retail tour of ethnic stores kicked off at Adonis, a Mediterranean banner.
Greens are a basis in the Mediterranean kitchen.
Greens are a basis in the Mediterranean kitchen.
Beautiful display of colored bell peppers on promotion for CAD 2.99/lb.
Beautiful display of colored bell peppers on promotion for CAD 2.99/lb.
CAD 1.77/lb. for Quebec-grown tomatoes.
CAD 1.77/lb. for Quebec-grown tomatoes.
Grey zucchini, a small variety, is commonly used for stuffing and filled with meat, rice, and onions.
Grey zucchini, a small variety, is commonly used for stuffing and filled with meat, rice, and onions.
Artichokes, heirloom tomatoes, and green beans.
Artichokes, heirloom tomatoes, and green beans.
Avocados from the Dominican Republic and grapefruit from Turkey are on promotion.
Avocados from the Dominican Republic and grapefruit from Turkey are on promotion.
A large display of citrus as it is a key fruit category. Lemons in particular are the basis of chicken dishes as well as salads.
A large display of citrus as it is a key fruit category. Lemons in particular are the basis of chicken dishes as well as salads.
These are called Lebanese cucumbers, grown in Quebec.
These are called Lebanese cucumbers, grown in Quebec.
A selection of different date and fig products on display. During Ramadan, the selection was much bigger as dates are a rich source of energy and contain essential nutrients that are important to sustain day-long fasts.
A selection of different date and fig products on display. During Ramadan, the selection was much bigger as dates are a rich source of energy and contain essential nutrients that are important to sustain day-long fasts.
The organic selection at Adonis is fairly small in comparison to the entire produce department.
The organic selection at Adonis is fairly small in comparison to the entire produce department.
Beautiful nut selection in a dedicated nut department.
Beautiful nut selection in a dedicated nut department.
In summer, Mediterranean shoppers look for the biggest watermelons available.
In summer, Mediterranean shoppers look for the biggest watermelons available.
Display with stone fruit.
Display with stone fruit.
As the selection can tell, apples are another important fruit item for Mediterranean shoppers. 
As the selection can tell, apples are another important fruit item for Mediterranean shoppers. 
Retail tour attendees had an opportunity to try different exotic fruits, including figs, green almonds, and dates. Green almonds are eaten raw, including the skin.
Retail tour attendees had an opportunity to try different exotic fruits, including figs, green almonds, and dates. Green almonds are eaten raw, including the skin.
Green almonds sourced in the Middle East and fresh, yellow dates from South Africa.
Green almonds sourced in the Middle East and fresh, yellow dates from South Africa.
Green kiwis from Greece.
Green kiwis from Greece.
The second stop was Kim Phat, an Asian grocery store chain with four locations in the Greater Montreal area.
The second stop was Kim Phat, an Asian grocery store chain with four locations in the Greater Montreal area.
Display with mandarins from Morocco.
Display with mandarins from Morocco.
Exotic fruits like dragon fruit, pomegranates, and kumquats are popular by Asian shoppers.
Exotic fruits like dragon fruit, pomegranates, and kumquats are popular by Asian shoppers.
Young coconuts that are ready to drink for CAD 3.99.
Young coconuts that are ready to drink for CAD 3.99.
Fresh guava at CAD5.49/clamshell.
Fresh guava at CAD5.49/clamshell.
Asian pears from China, individually wrapped.
Asian pears from China, individually wrapped.
Individually wrapped dragon fruit.
Individually wrapped dragon fruit.
Pomelos sourced in Vietnam.
Pomelos sourced in Vietnam.
Bean sprouts are an important ingredient in the Asian cuisine.
Bean sprouts are an important ingredient in the Asian cuisine.
Bartlett pears from Canada on promotion for $9.99 per box. 
Bartlett pears from Canada on promotion for $9.99 per box. 
Frescadel is the brand of Montreal wholesaler Canadawide.
Frescadel is the brand of Montreal wholesaler Canadawide.
Citrus selection, including stem-and-leaf mandarins.
Citrus selection, including stem-and-leaf mandarins.
The selection of bok choy is unbelievable. Bok Choy Sum, a white Chinese broccoli from Mexico.
The selection of bok choy is unbelievable. Bok Choy Sum, a white Chinese broccoli from Mexico.
Fresh Taiwanese Bok Choy from Mexico.
Fresh Taiwanese Bok Choy from Mexico.
Fresh Baby Bok Choy from Mexico.
Fresh Baby Bok Choy from Mexico.
Fresh Bok Choy, also sourced in Mexico.
Fresh Bok Choy, also sourced in Mexico.
Shanghai Bok Choy from Mexico on promotion for $1.28/lb.
Shanghai Bok Choy from Mexico on promotion for $1.28/lb.
Fresh Bok Choy tips from Mexico.
Fresh Bok Choy tips from Mexico.
A large selection of different mushrooms options.
A large selection of different mushrooms options.
Fresh King Oyster mushrooms on promotion for $2.88.
Fresh King Oyster mushrooms on promotion for $2.88.
Trays with Indian Bitter Melon and Bitter Melon.
Trays with Indian Bitter Melon and Bitter Melon.
Thai eggplant and Indian eggplant run at CAD8.80 and CAD3.95 per kilogram respectively.
Thai eggplant and Indian eggplant run at CAD8.80 and CAD3.95 per kilogram respectively.
Different types of parsley on display as they are an important ingredient in the Mediterranean cuisine.
Different types of parsley on display as they are an important ingredient in the Mediterranean cuisine.
Garlic and ginger are staples in the Asian cuisine.
Garlic and ginger are staples in the Asian cuisine.
Large overview of different squash varieties.
Large overview of different squash varieties.
Fresh eddo from Costa Rica, CAD 2.99/lb.
Fresh eddo from Costa Rica, CAD 2.99/lb.
Jackfruit from Mexico.
Jackfruit from Mexico.
A whole box of Ataulfo mangos from Mexico for $22.99.
A whole box of Ataulfo mangos from Mexico for $22.99.
T&T is the next stop, which is also an Asian store.
T&T is the next stop, which is also an Asian store.
This store was opened just two years ago and has a beautiful produce department.
This store was opened just two years ago and has a beautiful produce department.
Box of Ataulfo mangos on promotion for $16.88.
Box of Ataulfo mangos on promotion for $16.88.
Gold kiwi fruit from Chile.
Gold kiwi fruit from Chile.
Boxes of Orri mandarins from Israel.
Boxes of Orri mandarins from Israel.
Gift box with Icing Sugar Heart apples from China runs at $26.88.
Gift box with Icing Sugar Heart apples from China runs at $26.88.
A peek inside the box.
A peek inside the box.
This store has a beautiful selection of fruit gift options. In the Asian culture, fruits are a popular gift item.
This store has a beautiful selection of fruit gift options. In the Asian culture, fruits are a popular gift item.
The large gift box with a mix of exotic fruits runs at $68.88.
The large gift box with a mix of exotic fruits runs at $68.88.
The smaller version is $28.88.
The smaller version is $28.88.
Pinkglow pineapple, grown in Costa Rica. $12.88 a piece.
Pinkglow pineapple, grown in Costa Rica. $12.88 a piece.
Gift box with Asian pears.
Gift box with Asian pears.
Grapes are an important fruit at T&T. Black Adora seedless grapes imported from Peru.
Grapes are an important fruit at T&T. Black Adora seedless grapes imported from Peru.
Cotton Candy grapes from Chile, at $7.99/box.
Cotton Candy grapes from Chile, at $7.99/box.
Korea grown green Muscat grapes at $6.88/lb.
Korea grown green Muscat grapes at $6.88/lb.
Vast selection of different apple varieties.
Vast selection of different apple varieties.
Customers also have lots of choice when it comes to pears.
Customers also have lots of choice when it comes to pears.
Individually packaged dragon fruits from Vietnam for $7.88/kg.
Individually packaged dragon fruits from Vietnam for $7.88/kg.
Wogan mandarins.
Wogan mandarins.
Candy Hearts grapes from Chile at $3.29/clamshell.
Candy Hearts grapes from Chile at $3.29/clamshell.
Soursop from Ecuador.
Soursop from Ecuador.
Large selection of melons.
Large selection of melons.
Strawberries from the U.S. are on promotion for $2.97/box.
Strawberries from the U.S. are on promotion for $2.97/box.
Display with ready-to-drink young coconuts from Thailand. $3.99 each.
Display with ready-to-drink young coconuts from Thailand. $3.99 each.
Just like at Kim Phat, a wide variety of greens such as bok choy are available.
Just like at Kim Phat, a wide variety of greens such as bok choy are available.
Bok choy on promotion for $0.98/lb.
Bok choy on promotion for $0.98/lb.
Customers have lots of mushroom options to choose from.
Customers have lots of mushroom options to choose from.
Organic black Oyster mushrooms from Canada. Two boxes for $4.88.
Organic black Oyster mushrooms from Canada. Two boxes for $4.88.
Discounter Maxi is the very last stop.
Discounter Maxi is the very last stop.
Upon entering the store, customers are greeted by large displays with items that are on promotion. Canadian grown English cucumbers are $1.25 this week.
Upon entering the store, customers are greeted by large displays with items that are on promotion. Canadian grown English cucumbers are $1.25 this week.
While the selection of products is different, Maxi also has a large and clean produce department.
While the selection of products is different, Maxi also has a large and clean produce department.
Three pieces of garlic imported from China at $0.95.
Three pieces of garlic imported from China at $0.95.
It’s no surprise that a discounter offers bananas at a low price. Always $0.69/lb.
It’s no surprise that a discounter offers bananas at a low price. Always $0.69/lb.
Regular carrots and colored carrots.
Regular carrots and colored carrots.
Display of Medjool dates from Natural Delights.
Display of Medjool dates from Natural Delights.
A separate display of Deglet Noor dates for $1.99.
A separate display of Deglet Noor dates for $1.99.
Bin with different flavors of pistachios, brought in from the U.S.
Bin with different flavors of pistachios, brought in from the U.S.
Beautiful selection of bell peppers and hot peppers.
Beautiful selection of bell peppers and hot peppers.
In this store, customers also have a lot of choice when it comes to mushrooms.
In this store, customers also have a lot of choice when it comes to mushrooms.
Lots of different tomato options to choose from.
Lots of different tomato options to choose from.
Wide selection of blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. Cream at the top of the display gives customers inspiration.
Wide selection of blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. Cream at the top of the display gives customers inspiration.
Organic, greenhouse grown strawberries from Nature Fresh Farms.
Organic, greenhouse grown strawberries from Nature Fresh Farms.
Promotional displays of citrus, melons, and pears.
Promotional displays of citrus, melons, and pears.
Customers also have a lot of potato options.
Customers also have a lot of potato options.
A relatively small organic selection compared to the size of the produce department.
A relatively small organic selection compared to the size of the produce department.
Spice up your grocery shopping.
Spice up your grocery shopping.
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