About

We know that food is more than a necessity — it is a central part of our daily lives. Food provides enjoyment, comfort, and brings us together with those we care about. Our mission is to help you get the nutrition you need through products that are tasty, convenient and familiar.

Nourishment When You Need It Most®

At Lyons Health Labs, we are passionate about improving people’s lives through better food and nutrition. Our mission is clear — to provide great-tasting, affordable, and convenient nutrition. Whether you are a major healthcare center, a special care facility, a caregiver, or an individual, we are here to help with your dietary needs.

What is Lyons Health Labs known for? Our Commitment to You

Most people know Lyons Health Labs through the tremendous popularity of our THICK & EASY® and MAGIC CUP® brand products, enjoyed by millions of people every week.

Lyons Health Labs is a leader in providing nutrition resources to people with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), through our THICK & EASY® line of foods, beverages, and mixes designed to help people continue enjoy their favorite items safely and tastily.

We are also a leader in nutrition for people at risk of malnutrition, which spans many conditions, including cancer treatment, kidney disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease just to name a few. Through multiple product lines, we offer a wide variety of highly-fortified functional food and beverages.

We value the trust you place in us to serve our food at your table. That’s a pretty high honor that we don’t take for granted. In return, we promise to work tirelessly until we get things right. We commit to paying attention to every detail. And our team will be here to support you every step of the way, whether to help you find solutions, answer your questions, or figure out how to meet your dietary or nutrition – large or small. Our commitment to quality means that you can trust that the products you try next week will be the same high quality and consistency as those you try today. In summary, we won’t let you down.

Our History

The Pioneers in Pureed Food Technology

Then: Changing an Overlooked Problem

When Lyons Health Labs introduced its first product in 1988, instant food thickeners were virtually unheard of. Hospitals and nursing homes commonly served pureed foods that were difficult to swallow and often unappealing—shapeless, watery, and visually uninviting. Recognizing the need for safer, more dignified nutrition, the creators of THICK & EASY® Instant Food & Beverage Thickener developed a comprehensive methodology and support program that transformed how pureed foods were prepared and served, making them both safer to swallow and more appetizing.

Now: Setting the Global Standard

Today, Lyons Health Labs is widely recognized as the global leader in dysphagia nutrition, with trusted brands such as THICK & EASY® Instant Food & Beverage Thickener and CLIFFDALE FARMS™ Pureed Foods. As the market leader in the United States and across dozens of countries worldwide, Lyons Health Labs has set the industry standard for condition-specific food and nutrition products. Serving healthcare and long-term care communities, the company remains guided by two enduring commitments: uncompromising quality and exceptional taste.