Who We Are
We are a specialty foods company dedicated to preserving traditions for food lovers who crave real food experiences. As a mid-sized, family-owned business in its third and fourth generations of leadership, we combine artisanal practices with modern capabilities to serve retailers and food service operators. Staying true to our founders’ commitment to excellence, we utilize time-honored techniques like dry curing, brining, and natural wood smoking to produce a range of proteins, including ham, bacon, ribs, brisket, turkey, and more.
While our offerings, operations, and brands have evolved, our commitment to exceptional quality has never wavered. Today, we operate multiple production facilities totaling over half a million square feet of space. This enables us to produce a diverse range of proteins and other specialty foods to meet the needs of various retail, food service, and other business customers. We have the expertise and capacity to handle large, customized orders in addition to our brands. Not to mention the ability to distribute products efficiently and back up production when needed.
Our values revolve around doing the right things well, satisfying customers, engaging and developing people, being environmentally and socially responsible, and supporting our communities. We take pride in making high-quality American-made foods that celebrate heritage, tradition, and real food experiences.
S. Wallace Edwards Sr. While ferrying folks along the James River between Surry County and historic Jamestown, he fed ham sandwiches to his hungry passengers. The travelers loved the ham so much that he decided to go into the ham business full-time.
E.M. Burger began learning the craft of curing meat from his mother Hulda and sold his first country ham
Burgers' Smokehouse constructed a building on the farm dedicated to curing country ham, which became known as the “Ham House” and cured 1,000 hams
Clifty Farm Country Meats est. by founder Truman Murphey in Paris, TN. Today Clifty operations are still managed by third generation.
Burgers' Smokehouse became the first country-cured meat company in the United States to receive Federal Inspection
Hobes Country Ham was established by founder Hobert Gambill in N. Wilkesboro, NC. Today Hobe’s operations are still managed by third generation.
Burgers' Smokehouse acquired Clifty Farm Country Meats
Burgers' Smokehouse acquired Hobe’s Country Ham
Burgers' Smokehouse acquired Edwards Virginia Smokehouse.
Burger Specialty Foods Established
