Broadbent's facts for kids

Broadbent B & B Food Products is a company in Kentucky, United States. They are known for making and selling traditional country foods like ham, bacon, and sausage.

History of Broadbent's

Broadbent's started in 1909. It was opened by Smith Broadbent Sr. and his wife, Anna Broadbent. They wanted to sell their meats to people in Trigg County, Kentucky. Their main shop was in a town called Cadiz.

Later, in 1963, the company was passed down to their grandson, Smith Broadbent III. At one time, Broadbent's did everything themselves. They raised their own animals, prepared the meat, and then sold it. This is called being "vertically integrated." In 1965, the company began selling its products by mail all over the country. This became a very big part of their sales.

New Owners: The Drennans

In 1999, Ronny and Beth Drennan bought Broadbent's. They used to make crafts and furniture. When the Drennans took over, Broadbent's no longer raised its own animals. Instead, they bought pork from other farms.

The Drennans continued to sell products nationwide through mail order. They also had a gift shop and sold to one wholesale customer. As their business grew, they rented a third building in Pembrooke, Kentucky. By 2008, all three locations were moved into one main building in Kuttawa. This building is still their main processing plant as of 2025.

The Drennans also started selling products online. By September 2009, online sales and mail orders together made up half of their total sales. In 2009, the company celebrated its 100th birthday!