Grote & Weigel

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Grote & Weigel, Inc.
Type Private
Industry Food processing
Founded1890 (1890)
Headquarters,
Key people
Michael Greiner, President
Products Hot dogs, sausages and deli items
OwnerRachael's Food Corporation
Number of employees
35

Grote & Weigel, Inc. is a meat company based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States. [1] They are one of the oldest meat companies in the United States, having been founded in 1890 in nearby Rockville. They later moved to Hartford, and in 1966 moved to Bloomfield. [1]

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On January 27, 2012, it was announced that Grote & Weigel was closing its doors and going out of business. [2] They had supplied a famous 2-foot hot dog to Doogie's of Newington, CT. [3]

On February 22, 2012, Rachael's Food Corp responded to an auctioneer's ad and negotiated a deal to purchase the company. Most of Grote & Weigel's long-time customers, including Big Y Supermarkets, [4] and Sam's Club [5] continue to use the supplier.

Products and distribution

Best known for various types of Hot Dogs, the company also produces other types of sausage such as Bratwurst, Cajun Andouille, Italian Sausage, and Kielbasa as well as luncheon meats including Bologna, Ham, Liverwurst, and cooked Salami. [6] The firm J.Polep is a distributor. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Celebrate summer with Connecticut-made hot dogs". Hartford Advocate. 2010-07-06. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
  2. "Grote & Weigel Meats Going Out Of Business After 122 Years". Hartford Courant. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  3. "Doogie's Two-Foot Hot Dog Is No More". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 27 January 2012.
  4. "An Auctioneer's Mailing Saves Grote & Weigel". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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