Chenail Import-Export Announces the Acquisition of Racine Petits Fruits.

Chenail Import-Export Announces the Acquisition of Racine Petits Fruits: Three Families, One Shared Vision, Combining Our Strengths and Know-How to Build a Local and Sustainable Supply Chain.

Montreal, August 1^st, 2025 — Chenail Import-Export is proud to announce the strategic integration of Racine Petits Fruits into its group, marking the union of three entrepreneurial families from Quebec.

Through this alliance, Jean-François Chenail, Tony Bono, and Daniel Racine aim to merge their expertise and passion to build a strong, human-focused, and sustainable local supply chain, one that meets market realities while staying rooted in the agricultural traditions that define them.

“This union brings together three families driven by the same goal: growing our businesses without ever losing our DNA. We’re combining our strengths, networks, and histories to help local berries reach even greater heights.”
— Jean-François Chenail, President and Founder, Chenail Import-Export

“Daniel Racine is a childhood friend, but above all, a man of the land—respected and dedicated. His know how, deep regional roots, and the quality of his products are major assets for our group.”
 — Tony Bono, Vice President, Chenail Import-Export

“Joining forces with Chenail ensures steady growth and access to new markets for Racine Petits Fruits, but most importantly, it guarantees continuity that honours everything we’ve built.”
— Daniel Racine, President and Founder, Racine Petits Fruits

A family-driven, strategic alliance focused on the future

This partnership allows Chenail to:

• Strengthen its position in the berries segment through a renowned local production;
• Deepen relationships with Quebec producers and offer them new market opportunities;
• Optimize the supply chain to better serve North American and international markets;
• Ensure a strong succession with the active involvement of the next generation from all three families.

A shared vision: growth, continuity, and long-term impact

The strength of this alliance lies in a rare complementarity:

• Chenail’s commercial and logistical expertise;
• Racine’s field experience and agricultural know-how;
• A shared commitment to responsible growth and passing on strong values to the next generation.

The children of the Racine, Bono, and Chenail families are already actively involved in the businesses, contributing with their energy, innovation, and commitment to build a strong, local, and sustainable industry. This dedicated next generation ensures that the values on which each company was built continue to thrive and evolve into the future.

About Racine Petits Fruits


A family-owned company based in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines with deep agricultural roots, Racine Petits Fruits initially focused on berry cultivation before shifting toward distribution. With a human-centered, rigorous approach and expertise deeply grounded in the field, the company has become a recognized regional reference, known for its close relationships with local growers.