Lacassagne's Joins Frosty Acres

ALPHARETTA, GA. - Lacassagne's, Inc. of New Orleans has joined F.A.B., Inc. (Frosty Acres Brands), the national marketing and purchasing cooperative for independent foodservice distributors.

Lacassagne's is a broadline, third-generation, family-owned business that began in 1935. The company operates out of two facilities in New Orleans, LA, primarily servicing schools and correctional institutions.

"We are excited about partnering with Frosty Acres," commented Herb Lacassagne, ceo. "Frosty Acres is a highly respected company with a 50-year history of honesty and integrity. We feel certain Frosty Acres will assist in lowering our product costs and offer many value-added programs that will grow our business on a well known label in our area."

"Lacassagne's mirrors Frosty Acres in many ways - they are a growth-oriented, close-knit company with longevity in the foodservice arena," says F.A.B. president & ceo, George Watson. "We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship."

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