Broadbent's facts for kids
Broadbent B & B Food Products is a company in Kentucky, United States. They are known for making and selling delicious country hams, bacon, and sausages.
History
Broadbent's started way back in 1909. A couple named Smith Broadbent Sr. and Anna Broadbent opened it. They wanted to sell their delicious meats to their friends and neighbors. Their main shop was in a town called Cadiz, Kentucky.
Later, in 1963, their grandson, Smith Broadbent III, took over the company. For a while, Broadbent's did everything themselves! They raised their own pigs, prepared the meat, and then sold it. This meant they controlled the whole process from start to finish.
In 1965, Broadbent's started selling their products all over the country. They used a special mail order service. This became a very popular way for people to buy their meats.
New Owners: The Drennans
In 1999, the Broadbent family sold the company. Ronny and Beth Drennan bought it. They used to make crafts and furniture. At this time, Broadbent's still sold products by mail and in a gift shop.
The Drennans changed how the company got its pork. Instead of raising their own pigs, they started buying pork from other farms. This helped the business grow.
In 2008, the Drennans brought all their operations together. They moved everything into one big building in Kuttawa, Kentucky. This is still their main processing plant today.
The Drennans also started selling products online. By 2009, online sales and mail orders made up half of their business! In 2009, Broadbent's celebrated its 100th birthday.
