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Lassonde Inaugurates Expansion of Plant in Hendersonville
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n Lassonde Inaugurates Expansion of Plant in Hendersonville\n \n\n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Canada NewsWire\n \n\n\n\n\n\n HENDERSONVILLE, N.C.\n \n\n ,\n \n\n Aug. 6, 2024\n \n\n /CNW/ - Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) unveiled its newly expanded and enhanced beverage manufacturing facility in\n \n Hendersonville, North Carolina\n \n , which includes the addition of a new single serve aseptic juice production line and a 104,000 sq. ft. distribution center.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n These improvements are thanks to a\n \n USD$53 million\n \n investment and delivers on Lassonde's pledge to customers and consumers to provide new and more of its great tasting products and convenient packages that make everyday life easier and more delicious.\n \n\n \"The expansion and improvements at the\n \n Hendersonville\n \n facility demonstrate Lassonde's commitment to a growth strategy that builds long term value by continuously seeking new ways we can meet customer needs, particularly in the U.S. market,\" said Vince Timpano, President and Chief Operating Officer of Lassonde Industries. \"Our investment in\n \n Hendersonville\n \n will produce immediate and long-term benefits including higher volumes and more variety of the products consumers enjoy and have come to expect from us.\"\n \n\n Lassonde is now operating its first aseptic single serve line in the U.S. which offers personal convenience with 10oz and 16oz beverage sizes that come in handy six, 12 and 24-pack solutions for consumers on the go. Aseptic processing and packaging also delivers a great tasting product while lowering the amount of plastic used and reducing water and energy usage during production.\n \n\n In addition, a new 104,000 sq. ft. distribution center will increase overall distribution capacity. Together, these improvements are helping to make Lassonde's operations more sustainable.\n \n\n For current and future employees, the expansion in\n \n Hendersonville\n \n represents not only 30 additional full-time positions but also a workplace featuring state-of-the-art facilities wit...