Swaggerty’s Farm is ringing in the holiday season early, and for good reason as it marks nine and a half decades in business. The Kodak, Tennessee family-owned and operated company recently hosted Julie Anna Potts, president and chief executive officer of the Arlington, Virginia-headquartered Meat Institute, to commemorate its milestone of longevity and kick off end-of-year celebrations.
Founded by Lonas Swaggerty in 1930, today Swaggerty’s Farm continues to be one of the top-selling sausage brands in the USA, with the #1 selling boxed sausage patty on the market and a wide assortment of frozen products including heat-and-serve Sausage Egg & Cheese Muffin and Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuit breakfast sandwiches. The business is guided by the third generation, with the fourth engaged in key roles across its leadership team.
“When my father started the company, his goal was simple – to save a family farm and feed his family. He never could have imagined the success and growth we have had,” said Chairman Kyle Swaggerty.
Throughout November and December, Swaggerty’s Farm will continue its celebrations, which will include special offers for customers, a sweepstakes, internal festivities highlighting growth, loyalty of employees and company heritage, and the opening of its 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility expansion which will help increase efficiency and double output capacity.
“I grew up watching the dedication and work ethic of my father, and following in his footsteps with the commitment to quality and our standards instilled in every decision we make,” said Doug Swaggerty, third-generation president, owner and chief executive officer. “And although we’ve expanded and modernized, our traditions and values haven’t changed in 95 years. I am very proud of the product we make and consider it an honor to be a part of family meals and memories that others share every day.”
Focused on quality and growth, Swaggerty’s products are now available in over 18,000 retail stores, foodservice establishments and through wholesale distributors throughout the United States.
