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Kretschmar® Premium Deli Products with Legendary Taste™

Since 1883, when founded by Ernest Kretschmar, Kretschmar has consistently provided superior deli products. This same quality and commitment to excellence have made all Kretschmar deli products legendary for over two centuries.

Kretschmar is a division of John Morrell & Co., a wholly owned and independently managed subsidiary of NYSE traded Smithfield Foods, Inc., (SFD) the largest vertically integrated producer of processed meat and fresh ham in the United States. With annual sales of approximately $2 billion, John Morrell produces over 3,000 products, offering a wide variety of fresh ham and processed meats.

Kretschmar employees take pride in producing high quality products, consistent in flavor and texture. Our products are taste-tested to monitor every phase of processing to ensure that we consistently exceed our uncompromising quality standards. The American Tasting Institute has awarded the prestigious Best Taste Gold Award for deli meats to the Kretschmar brand. Every Kretschmar deli product has a unique quality creating its delicious and distinguished flavor.

Kretschmar uses the finest ingredients and old world methods to produce its deli products. Kretschmar hams are made with a unique hardwood smoking process and all-natural flavorings, our hand-trimmed poultry products are made with all-natural flavors and no artificial ingredients, our beef products are made with true beef flavor, and our Award-winning cheeses, repeatedly win in competitions world-wide.

So now you know why, if it says "Kretschmar," there are no finer ingredients available. See for yourself why these words still ring true today with the Legendary Taste that has made Kretschmar a favorite brand for generations.