Small Business Month continues as we spotlight innovative Quebec entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their communities while growing their businesses on Amazon’s store.
As we continue to celebrate Small Business Month, we're excited to introduce Kangoo et Cie, a company created by two mothers who transformed a practical parenting challenge into an eco-friendly business with a strong social mission.
Kangoo et Cie: Where sustainability meets practicality
For parents Juliane and Gabrielle, longtime friends who both became mothers in recent years, the journey to entrepreneurship began with a common parenting dilemma.
While introducing solid foods to their daughters, they discovered that food pouches with mouthpieces were convenient for families on the go—but the single-use options created unnecessary waste and were costly over time.
"Our wish is that with Kangoo et Cie, families can find a simple alternative for snack time by giving their little ones nutritious ingredients in a safe, economical, ecological, versatile, and mess-free product," explains the founding duo.
This commitment to sustainability extends beyond just their product design. Kangoo et Cie has implemented meaningful environmental practices, including planting trees to offset carbon emissions from transportation. In just two years, they've planted 100 trees in the Chaudière-Appalaches region of Quebec. The company also ships all packages in carefully selected compostable bags, reinforcing their belief that "every little bit helps" when it comes to environmental responsibility.
Their dedication to green initiatives was recently recognized when Kangoo et Cie won in the "Partique vertes" category at the Edis Gala hosted by the Jeune Chambre de Commerce de la Mauricie.
Creating social impact through inclusive partnerships
What truly sets Kangoo et Cie apart is their meaningful partnership with l’Association des personnes handicapées Nicolet-Yamaska. Members of the association help with assembling customer orders once a month, fostering inclusion within the community.
"For us, Kangoo et Cie represents much more than just a business," the founders share. "This social partnership is at the heart of our core values, and we're incredibly grateful for the meaningful support and connection the Association brings to our company."
This collaboration creates opportunities for community integration while helping Kangoo et Cie fulfil their business operations—a partnership that brings pride to everyone involved.
Innovation continues with new product offering
Building on the success of their reusable food pouches, Kangoo et Cie has expanded their product line to include a magnetic routine chart designed to make family life even easier. This customizable tool helps parents establish consistent schedules for their children, reducing daily stress and fostering independence through visual cues and engaging designs that appeal to young ones.
Their core mission remains consistent across all product offerings: to provide families with innovative, multi-functional solutions that are eco-friendly, affordable, transportable, aesthetically pleasing, and mess-free.
Supporting Quebec entrepreneurs through Amazon
Kangoo et Cie represents the innovative spirit and social consciousness that defines many of Quebec's small businesses. Through Amazon's partnership with Les Produits du Quebec, customers can easily discover and support local entrepreneurs like Juliane and Gabrielle.
The dedicated storefront at Amazon.ca/lpdq showcases businesses with "Product of Quebec,” “Manufactured in Quebec,” and “Designed in Quebec” certification marks, creating new opportunities for these local entrepreneurs to connect with customers nationwide.
Support local innovation
This October during Small Business Month, consider supporting Quebec entrepreneurs like Juliane and Gabrielle. To learn more, visit Kangoo's Amazon store.
