Lassonde Recognized at the Mercuriades Gala, Taking Home the Award in the High-Performance Manufacturing Company Category

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During the 2026 Mercuriades Awards ceremony, Lassonde Industries Inc. took home the Mercure award in the High-Performance Manufacturing Company category, highlighting the strength of its industrial operations and its innovative leadership in the food and beverage industry.

This distinction highlights the company’s strategic investments to modernize its facilities and increase the flexibility of its production capabilities. Among the recognized initiatives is the 2025 commissioning of a multi-format aseptic line at one of Lassonde’s Rougemont plants. This investment of more than $10 million enables the production of concentrates in formats ranging from 4 to over 2,000 litres on a single line, enhancing the company’s ability to serve institutional, industrial, and fast-food customers across North America.

“Receiving this Mercure is a great source of pride for all our teams,” stated Vince Timpano, Chief Executive Officer of Lassonde. “This recognition reflects the quality with which we continue to advance our operations and invest in technologies that enhance our manufacturing efficiency and our ability to serve our customers.”

Accepting the award was Martin Lauzière, General Manager, Beverages Canada, who emphasized the contribution of the company’s teams. “Behind every innovation and every industrial achievement are, above all, dedicated people who push the limits of what we can accomplish. This Mercure belongs to the many teams in our plants and offices, who contribute to moving Lassonde forward every day.”

A finalist in the Technological Innovation category as well, Lassonde has sustained its growth for over 100 years by making operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation the focus of its manufacturing operations. Since its beginnings in Rougemont, a region renowned for its abundant orchards, the company has grown into a major North American player in the food and beverage industry, while maintaining strong roots in Quebec.

The awards were presented on May 11, 2026, as part of the Mercuriades gala, organized by the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec and held at Palais des congrès de Montréal.

About Lassonde

Headquartered in Canada and with operations across North America, Lassonde Industries Inc. is a leader in the food and beverage industry in North America. The Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of national brand and private label products. The Corporation’s products include fruit juices and drinks, pasta sauces, cranberry sauces, condiments, soups, broths, fruit-based snacks as well as alcoholic beverages such as ciders and wines. Altogether, Lassonde distributes over 3,500 unique products in approximately 200 formats across shelf-stable, chilled, and frozen categories.

The Corporation’s go-to-market strategy consists of (i) sales to food retailers and wholesalers such as supermarket chains, independent grocers, superstores, warehouse clubs, convenience stores, and major pharmacy chains and (ii) food service sales to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and wholesalers serving these institutions.

Lassonde operates 19 plants located in Canada and the United States through the expertise of over 2,900 full-time equivalent employees. To learn more, visit www.lassonde.com.