The Honourable Lascelles Chin founded LASCO in 1988 in the island’s capital Kingston and since that time, the LASCO name has become synonymous with nutrition, great taste and affordability in the Caribbean, the Caribbean Diaspora, Latin America, Europe and North America. The company is renowned for its quality beverages, cereals, meats and sauces, personal care items, household products and pharmaceuticals. LASCO currently exports its products to over 14 countries including CARICOM territories, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Canada, the UK, US, Panama, British Virgin Islands, and US Virgin Islands.

 

LASCO has pioneered a range of products, amongst which is its soy protein beverages, containing soy protein isolate and delivering to the consumer a highly nutritious product at an incredibly low price. The American Soybean Association has hailed the LASCO Food Drink line as the tastiest soy product in the world. The company also has a financial service division, which facilitates money transfer and foreign exchange transactions.

 

The LASCO Group of Companies are major employer of labour in Jamaica contributing substantially to the island’s Gross Domestic Product by its production, distribution and exports. Direct employment by the LASCO Group of Companies exceeds 500 jobs, while scores of other jobs are generated indirectly. Dozens of other jobs are also created by LASCO Barbados Ltd., which began operations in September 1989. The LASCO Group of Companies phenomenal growth rate keeps pace with the increasing food, wellness and financial needs of Jamaicans, the region and the competitive global economy.

 

Investing in advanced technology, high calibre employees and training opportunities is a recipe for success for LASCO. The company prides itself on its results-oriented approach and its passion to please consumers. Slogans such as “LASCO Makes Living Affordable”, “Nutrition Never Tasted so Good” and “Positive on Quality” reflect LASCO’s commitment to its consumers. It is a commitment which has earned the respect and admiration of the public at large.

 

LASCO has also distinguished itself in its dedication to the development of Jamaica and the region through educational and social programmes and the delivery of assistance to the less fortunate. The company has spearheaded and supported a wide range of community development activities including its Ambassadorial Programme, which recognises outstanding Jamaicans.