Established, 152 Year-Old Smoked Meat and Fine Foods eCommerce Brand
Business Description
152 years is a long stretch of time —there aren’t many things from the 1870’s that are still around, but some things endure, like the way that the Company makes its famous corn cob smoked products. Their curing and smoking process has stayed the same for generations. In a world that is based on constant change, the Company still believes that some traditions are worth holding onto. They have rediscovered other traditions as well, like the time-honored methods their artisan cheese makers use to create their distinctive small batch gouda, cheddar, brie and chèvre. Their smoked meats are complimented by other branded fine foods including maple syrup, and desserts.
Sold exclusively online and through its catalog, these super-premium products have earned customer loyalty that is exceptional in the direct-to-consumer food market. Customers come back year after year and generation after generation to share the products with friends and family as gifts, creating a mailing list that is an asset of significant value, which can be easily leveraged.
Sold exclusively online and through its catalog, these super-premium products have earned customer loyalty that is exceptional in the direct-to-consumer food market. Customers come back year after year and generation after generation to share the products with friends and family as gifts, creating a mailing list that is an asset of significant value, which can be easily leveraged.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 100
- Facilities & Assets
- Federally inspected USDA facility is ±35,000 sf. Includes manufacturing and storage (±35,000 sf production, fulfillment, office)
± 20,000 sf USDA licensed refrigerated and frozen processing and storage w/12’ to 15’ ceilings.
± 5,000 sf call center.
± 7,000 sf pick/pack warehouse.
±3,000 sf office/retail.
Original building dates to the 1930’s, multiple additions over the decades, located on ± 4.5 acres. - Market Outlook / Competition
- The Company competes in the food gifting market alongside well-known brands such as HoneyBaked Hams, Nueske's, Burgers' Smokehouse, Omaha Steaks, and Kansas City Steak. The company's unique positioning and product quality present significant growth opportunities in this competitive landscape. Outside the direct-to-consumer meat market, other competitive companies are in, Chocolate: Godiva, Lake Champlain Chocolate, Fruit: Harry & David, Hale Groves, Pitman & Davis, Cushmans, Indian River and Nuts: The Peanut Shop, Hubs.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The owners have been content to grow the Company organically with little investment in product development and expansion. Over $300,000 was recently invested in CRM management software to manage its 180,000 name mailing list. A more growth-oriented owner can capitalize on the Company’s strong brand and experienced team to accelerate growth in a number of ways including sliced deli meats to take advantage of the current premium market openings.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 35,000
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
- Transition Support
- Owner is willing to assist for as much time as required to transfer the institutional knowledge to the next owner.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2332701
- Listing Views
- 1340
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