Explore the magic of plants

Charles's cannery had already grown, with cooked dishes and vegetables, as well as canned sardines and tuna. At the turn of the century, he joined forces with his son, Leopold, and the success gained traction. "Cassegrain Father and Son" had to open three new plants to meet demand.

Between 1902 and 1905, Cassegrain canned food went around the world. It was found as far afield as China, revitalising troops during the Russian-Japanese war. Against this background, it provided the assurance of healthy and uncontaminated food.

The company was taken over by Pierre and André Garnier, son of Maurice Garnier and partner of Léopold Cassegrain. The growth of "The Glorious Thirty" fueled Cassegrain, which had seven plants in 1960. This prosperous period led to the famous rectangular can in 1966, as well as its specialization in vegetable cannery.

The white rabbit became the brand's mascot. It is a symbol of purity and innocence, embodies its proximity to plants and gardens, and illustrates the freshness and naturalness of Cassegrain canned food.

The Bonduelle Group brought Cassegrain into its portfolio and supported the brand's growth, while respecting its DNA and its signifiers (mascot, can, etc.). In 1991, the individual rectangular format was launched to keep pace with households in their new ways of consuming, as well as new product ranges during the 2000s (Provence-style cooking, crushed products and starter spreads).

Tastes were changing and the flexitarian trend was gaining traction. Without abandoning its traditional well-known recipes, Cassegrain offered new ranges such as "Accords Sucrés-Salés" (compote of apples with onions and cinnamon, chestnuts with chanterelle mushrooms, prunes with almonds, etc.), "Légumes du Soleil" and revisited pulses (chickpeas, rosemary and squash seeds, etc.). Several offerings therefore coexisted to satisfy the palates and habits of several generations.