ECKRICH HERITAGEOur story starts 130 years ago....

Peter eckrich arrived in americaat the age of 17, eager to seek his fortune. In 1894, he opened a small meat market in Fort Wayne, Indiana. There he created many of the sausages he enjoyed growing up in Germany. Peter took great pride in his craft. His dedication paid off. The business grew and before long, Peter had opened up a second shop as well as a plant to supply his growing wholesale business. By 1932, Eckrich meats were nationally recognized for their great taste and supreme quality.

Courtesy, Regional History Collections, Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Through it all, these things have never changed.The craftsmanship. The care. The pride. It's as strong in our company today as it was in Peter Eckrich's little Indiana shop, 130 years ago.Photos courtesy of the Allen County Public Library Community Album