Grote & Weigel
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Meat processing |
| Founded | 1890 in Rockville, Connecticut, United States |
| Headquarters | Bloomfield , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Hot Dogs, Bratwurst, Cajun-style Andouille, Italian Sausage, Kielbasa, Bologna, Ham, Liverwurst, cooked Salami |
| Owner | Mitty's Food (since 2019) |
Grote & Weigel, Inc. operates as a meat processing company headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States. Established in 1890 originally in Rockville, Connecticut, it ranks among the nation's longest-standing meat producers. The business transitioned its base first to Hartford before settling in Bloomfield in 1966.
On January 27, 2012, after more than a century of operation, Grote & Weigel declared its closure. The firm had gained recognition for specialty items, notably a distinctive two-foot hot dog supplied to Doogie's located in Newington, CT.
Following this, on February 22, 2012, Rachael's Food Corp purchased Grote & Weigel after engaging in negotiations prompted by an auctioneer’s listing. Major customers including Big Y Supermarkets and Sam's Club maintained their procurement of the company’s products.
In 2019, ownership transferred to Mitty's Food, which has upheld the brand’s manufacturing and market footprint.
Products and distribution
The company is primarily recognized for its Hot Dogs but also offers an assortment of sausages such as Bratwurst, Cajun-style Andouille, Italian Sausage, and Kielbasa. Its product line extends to deli meats including Bologna, Ham, Liverwurst, and cooked Salami. Distribution efforts are supported significantly by J.Polep as a principal partner.