Grote & Weigel

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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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Grote & Weigel, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryFood processing
Founded1890 (1890)
Headquarters,
Key people
Michael Greiner, President
ProductsHot dogs, sausages and deli items
OwnerRachael's Food Corporation
Number of employees
35
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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.

In 2019, the production continued as Mitty's Food acquired the company.[citation needed]

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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