ROUGEMONT, QC, May 8, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Lassonde today announced its plan to step up the development of products designed to support and enhance consumer health and wellness. Founded nearly a century ago and now a North American leader in its category, Lassonde is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles by highlighting the importance of combining physical activity with a wholesome diet.
Lassonde is reaffirming its positioning as a food company dedicated to improving quality of life by offering more natural products that meet consumer demand for high quality healthy options.
"We are proud of our products and our achievements and we intend to continue doing everything we can to ensure not only that consumers enjoy what they eat and drink, but also that they are aware of our efforts to promote healthier eating for everyone," said Lassonde Industries Inc. President and COO Jean Gattuso.
To pursue its plan, Lassonde will draw on the expertise of strategic advisor Richard Béliveau, who has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. Béliveau is the director of the Molecular Medicine Laboratory and Scientific Director of the Chair in Prevention and Treatment of Cancer at the University of Quebec in Montreal. He shares many values and beliefs with Lassonde.
Béliveau's expertise and research are recognized by the international scientific community. He has written more than 240 papers for various international medical journals, and he is the author of several best-selling books such as Foods that Fight Cancer, Cooking with Foods that Fight Cancer and Eating Well Living Well. His books have been translated into more than 25 languages in 35 countries.
In Quebec, Béliveau's many public lectures in recent years, especially on the subject of chronic disease prevention, have made him a well-known personality and respected scientific communicator. Lassonde is confident that its association with Richard Béliveau will prove beneficial in enabling the company to offer consumers a wider range of healthy options.
Lassonde's partnership with some 60 major sporting events from coast to coast remains a priority for the Company. In 2013 alone this commitment allowed Lassonde to connect with a million fans of the sports of running and soccer.
A pioneer in the functional juice category since the early 1990s, Lassonde launched the innovative, nutrient-rich Oasis Health Break line several years later. Since then, other product lines such as Oasis Nutrisource and Oasis Smoothie have found favour with even the most demanding consumers.
About Lassonde Industries
Lassonde Industries Inc. is a North American leader in the development, production and sale of a wide range of fruit and vegetable juices and drinks marketed under recognized brands such as Everfresh, Fairlee, Flavür, Fruité, Graves, Oasis and Rougemont.
Lassonde is the second-largest producer of store brand ready-to-drink fruit juices and drinks in the United States and a major producer of cranberry sauces.
The Company also markets specialty food products under recognized brands such as Antico and Canton. It imports and markets selected wines from various countries of origin and produces apple ciders and wine-based beverages.
Lassonde operates 14 plants across Canada and the United States, enlisting the skills of its more than 2,000 employees (including 800 in Quebec) to produce superior quality products. To learn more, visit www.lassonde.com.
SOURCE: Lassonde Industries Inc.
Stefano Bertolli
Vice-president, Communications
Lassonde Industries Inc.
450-469-4926, ext.10265
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