Company
About us
Located in Sherbrooke, Canada, Lamontagne Chocolate is built on more than 40 years tradition of excellence. Our 115 000 square feet facility provides a Peanut-Free and Gluten-Free manufacturing environment with easy access to major Canadian and American transport routes.
Our mission
CREATING MOMENTS TO SAVOUR
Imagine with passion and manufacture with care unique chocolate products, for you to savour and share.
Proudly Family-Owned
Founded in 1978 by Richard Lamontagne, we are a family-owned business, that has never wavered in its commitment to manufacture, in Canada, the best products from the highest quality ingredients.
Today, Richard Lamontagne, still active as President and CEO of the company, shares his experience with both his son and daughter. Danny Lamontagne is General manager and Tina Lamontagne is Vice-President, Business Development.
Where we come from
2022
Investment!
An investment of more than $ 4 million will allow Lamontagne Chocolate to acquire cutting-edge equipment, the best on the market. Even more coated confections of all imaginable flavours and colours are added to the myriad of Lamontagne products. Once again, the company reiterates its leadership position within the industry by enhancing its capacity to produce a variety of high-quality products.
2020
Danny Lamontagne, new general manager!
After more than 15 years of involvement in the family business in various departments, in August 2020, Danny Lamontagne will assume his new role as General Manager of the company.
2019
2019A busy year!
Always investing to support rapid growth, Chocolat Lamontagne expands its facility by adding an extra 20,000 sq feet. In addition to Canada and the United States, the brand can also now be found in Mexico, Europe and Asia.
2018
2018Lamontagne brand introduced to retail market
Boasting over 40 years of chocolate expertise excellence acquired through fundraising, the company launches its retail brand! Focusing on innovative products, we stand out by winning major awards, competing with major national brands.
2017
2017Important Canadian fundraising business partnership
World’s Finest Chocolate® and Chocolat Lamontagne have teamed up to provide you with delicious fundraising chocolates! World’s Finest Chocolate® is the exclusive Canadian distributor for Chocolat Lamontagne fundraising brands.
2014
2014Significant major investments in Sherbrooke facility
Chocolat Lamontagne is going big by investing more than $ 2.5 million in a fully automated panning department, at the cutting edge of the most recent technologies
2004
2004Acquisition of the fundraising division of the American company Hebert Candies
This major acquisition will allow the company to carve out a prominent place in the US fundraising business.
1996
1996Acquisition of Chocolat Jean et Charles
The acquisition of Chocolat Jean et Charles, originally located in Montreal, will allow Chocolat Lamontagne to become a chocolate manufacturer. The equipment is moved to Sherbrooke and promptly put into operation.
1978
1978Foundation by Richard Lamontagne
In its early days, the company mainly based its business model on distribution services of chocolate products for fundraising campaigns. It all started in the basement of Mr. Lamontagne’s house…