Three Little Pigs (company)
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Charcuterie |
| Founded | 1975 in New York City, United States |
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Area served | United States |
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| Website | http://3pigs.com/ |
Les Trois Petits Cochons (translated as Three Little Pigs) is a U.S.-based charcuterie enterprise established in 1975 in Greenwich Village, New York City, by French culinary experts Alain Sinturel and Jean-Pierre Pradié alongside business associate Harvey Millstein.
History
In the early 1970s, Sinturel and Pradié crossed paths and subsequently partnered with Harvey Millstein, whom they encountered during travels across Africa. With limited capital for launching a restaurant, the trio inaugurated their charcuterie venture within a compact 300-square-foot location in 1975.
A year later, they inaugurated a second outlet. The company became renowned for its pâtés and catering offerings, earning acclaim from esteemed food authorities such as James Beard, Mimi Sheraton, and Craig Claiborne.
Responding to increased consumer interest, Three Little Pigs established a production plant called House of Bricks in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in 1988. By the decade’s end, the brand had achieved nationwide distribution.
In 1996, the firm secured trademark rights for its name, inspired by the classic tale The Three Little Pigs. The company celebrated four decades of operation in 2015.
Overview
Originating as a local take-out shop in Greenwich Village in 1975, Three Little Pigs has grown into a specialty food brand with distribution across the nation. Its handcrafted charcuterie products include pâtés, mousses, terrines, hams, sausages, and mustards—all produced without artificial additives or preservatives.
The brand’s commitment to excellence is reflected in winning 19 Specialty Food Association Sofi awards and receiving a Cook's Illustrated accolade in 2015 for its dijon mustard, reinforcing its status within the specialty foods sector.