People who do genealogical research know that parish records can hold some real surprises. Given names and surnames are often spelled differently or shortened from one official document to another – and sometimes nicknames are used. This was often the case in the 19th and early 20th centuries. For instance, someone named Anne-Élisabeth Desrochers appears […]

The farmer’s life was clearly not for Aristide Lassonde. In 1910, he sold his land on Rang Double and moved to the outskirts of the village, where he bought a large lot. A new project was taking shape in his mind. With the help of Georgianna, he set about bringing it to fruition, surmounting the […]

Lassonde’s history begins in 1918…or does it? Didn’t everything start with a meeting and a marriage of two young French Canadians in 1896? At the time they were living in Massachusetts with their family, seeking a better life just like many of their compatriots. What did Georgianna Darcy and Aristide Lassonde have in common? Good […]

Lassonde is celebrating its centenary this year. Our history spans 100 years, 10 decades and four generations of entrepreneurs. Over the years, the company has employed thousands of workers, first in Quebec, then elsewhere in Canada and, more recently, in the United States. Few Quebec companies can boast that kind of track record! As we […]

For the 37th edition of the apple picking at Lassonde, which took place on September 15th and 16th, nearly 6300 employees, suppliers and business partners were present. Horse and tractor rides, food trucks, tastings, make-up and many other activities were available to the guests. To make a small nod to our 100th, Lassonde’s founder, Aristide […]

Rougemont, Quebec, August 10, 2018 – Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) (“Lassonde”) posted sales of $390.9 million in the second quarter of 2018, of which $12.4 million came from the recently acquired Old Orchard Brands, LLC (“OOB”). Excluding OOB’s sales and a $9.5 million unfavourable foreign exchange impact, adjusted sales were up 1.2% year over year. Second-quarter profit attributable to the […]

Rougemont, Quebec, August 10, 2018 – Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) is pleased to announce that, in accordance with its dividend policy, holders of Class A subordinate voting shares and Class B multiple voting shares registered as at August 22, 2018, will receive a quarterly dividend of $0.81 per share, payable on September 14, 2018. The […]

Rougemont, July 16, 2018 – It is with great sadness that Lassonde’s management team and employees learned of Mr. Yves Dumont passing on July 13, 2018. During a career spanning over 40 years, Mr. Dumont was one of the pillars of Lassonde Industries Inc., where he still worked as a consultant and board member at […]