Boar's Head Provision Company facts for kids
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Trade name
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Boar's Head Brand |
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| Industry | Delicatessen meats and cheeses |
| Founded | Brooklyn, New York, 1905 |
| Founder | Frank Brunckhorst |
| Headquarters | , |
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Area served
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United States, Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico |
| Products | Franks, deli meat, cheeses, hummus, condiments, soups, pickles |
Boar's Head Brand is a company that makes delicious deli meats, cheeses, and other foods. It started way back in 1905 in Brooklyn, New York. Today, you can find their products all over the United States, as well as in the Dominican Republic, Panama, and Mexico. Since 2001, the company's main office has been in Sarasota, Florida.
History of Boar's Head
The company's story began in 1905. That's when Frank Brunckhorst started selling cold cuts under the Boar's Head name. By 1933, more and more people wanted Boar's Head products. So, Frank and his partners, Bruno Bischoff and Theodore Weiler, opened a factory. Their first factory was a small building in Brooklyn with only three employees.
Frank Brunckhorst's son, also named Frank Brunckhorst, later took over the business. He led the company until he passed away in 1972. In the 1990s, Boar's Head grew even more. They added new factories in Virginia, Arkansas, and Michigan. The company also started working closely with big supermarket chains.
In 2001, Boar's Head moved its main office from Brooklyn to Sarasota, Florida. This move happened partly because of their strong partnership with the Publix supermarket chain in Florida. They have been working together since 1994.
Boar's Head Products
Boar's Head sells many popular meats and cheeses. These include different kinds of cheese, black forest ham, roast beef, and salami.
In 2009, they launched their "EverRoast Oven Roasted Chicken Breast" with a big advertising campaign. In 2012, they introduced their "Bold" line. This line features meats and cheeses inspired by flavors from around the world.
The company also makes various condiments. You can find their barbecue sauce, horseradish, and mustard. Boar's Head also has a small selection of pickles. One of their pickles was even rated the best overall in a TV show called America's Test Kitchen in 2017.
Boar's Head Legacy
Barbara Brunckhorst is the daughter of Frank Brunckhorst, who founded Boar's Head. She is one of the people who started and helps run the Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation. This foundation has given millions of dollars to many different charities. These charities include groups that work to protect nature and other important causes.
In early 2022, the foundation made a very large donation. They gave $104 million to help create a new institute at VCU. This institute is called the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health. It will help study and treat liver diseases.
Images for kids
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Boar's Head curry chicken salad
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A Boar's Head Brand truck delivering products to a grocery store in New Orleans.
