Taking care of people
Pillar 2 of our sustainability strategy
At Lassonde, caring for people takes many forms. It begins with our mission: to create quality food and beverage products. Each product is created with the needs of our customers, the satisfaction of our consumers, the health and safety of our employees and the well-being of our communities in mind.
We have high standards of food safety and quality management. By offering safe, quality products, we maintain the trust of consumers, customers and other key stakeholders.
Our 2024 achievements
We exceeded our 2025 target of having 95% of our ingredient suppliers hold a GFSI-recognized certification.
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) granted us active membership.
We improved our average rate of cases of minor non-compliance per plant during GFSI audits.
For more data, see our Sustainability Report 2024.
We recognize the importance of a healthy diet and its long-term effects on health. Higher nutritional values, natural ingredients, products with reduced salt and sugar, alternatives to artificial sweeteners and colorants: our product development and innovation teams pay particular attention to health and nutrition concerns.
Our approach: offer products that meet health and nutrition expectations, without compromising on taste or quality.
Protecting the health, safety and well-being of our employees in the workplace is essential. Providing a safe and healthy workplace is at the heart of our sustainability strategy, and we rely on the commitment, awareness and training of our employees.
1 OSHA frequency rate = number of workplace injuries resulting in lost time, temporary reassignment or medical treatment x 200,000/number of hours worked.
2 Figure corrected retroactively to reflect changes in the classification
of some accidents (figure reported in the 2023 report: 4.7).
3 Lost-time accident frequency rate = number of workplace injuries resulting in lost time x 200,000/number of hours worked.
4 Figure corrected retroactively to reflect changes in the classification of some
accidents (figure reported in the 2023 report: 1.9).
“I’m very pleased with our team’s efforts to improve our accident frequency rates. This progress highlights our ongoing commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. By adopting rigorous practices and investing in effective training, we have fostered a safer and healthier working environment for all.”
Our 2024 achievements
Third parties conducted health and safety audits at all our plants in the United States, with the exception of the Boardman plant in Ohio, which we acquired in 2024.
We deployed the priority action plans from the audit reports for our plants.
We improved our OSHA and lost-time accident frequency rates.
We optimized our structure to strengthen our health and safety leadership by holding steering committee meetings more frequently, training employees, and sending safety awareness bulletins.
We reviewed and updated all of our health and safety programs, including those for lockout, confined space entry and management, and electrical safety.
For more date, see our 2024 Sustainability Report.
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We believe in fostering an inclusive culture that respects and values differences. We want to create a fair workplace that is representative of the talent within our communities. We recognize everyone’s right to work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination and want to create an environment where everyone feels valued.
Our 2024 achievements
76% of our office employees have completed unconscious bias training.
We added informational videos about unconscious bias for plant employees.
For more information, see our 2024 Sustainability Report.
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Ever since this company was founded, the well-being of everyone in the greater Lassonde community has been at the heart of everything we do. That includes our employees and their families, the people who live near our plants, and our consumers. Now more than ever, we believe it’s important to uphold that spirit of mutual aid and have a positive impact on the welfare of our wider community.
Our 2024 achievements
$3.5 million in product donations and sponsorships*
*Estimated total market value, in Canadian dollars, of products donated.
$409,000 in cash donations and sponsorships**
**In Canadian dollars.
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