For more than 100 years, Nathan’s Famous has made all-beef hot dogs and operated restaurants built around the Flavor of New York. The company has expanded its Coney Island-born menu with crinkle-cut fries, fresh Angus burgers and New York-style heroes, while its Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at Surf and Stillwell remains a signature part of the brand. Nathan’s products are also sold through retail and food-service channels.
Sahlen Packing Co., IncFounded in Buffalo in 1869, Sahlen Packing Co. makes Smokehouse hot dogs, sausages and deli meats, including the signature hot dogs known for their satisfying snap. Still operated by the Sahlen family five generations later, the company works from a 110,000-square-foot Buffalo food manufacturing facility and ships its products to more than 35 states. Sahlen employs over 100 people and produces more than 15 million pounds of meat each year.BUFFALO, NY
Zweigle's IncFor 145 years, Rochester’s Zweigle’s has made hot dogs, sausages and other specialty meats, pairing Old World family recipes with modern production at its local facility. Founded in 1880 as a neighborhood butcher shop, the company remains fifth-generation family owned and operated under owner and CEO Julie Camardo, and is known locally for its Pop Open hot dogs. Zweigle’s is also a nationally accredited woman-owned business through WBENC and produces branded and private-label products for retail and food-service customers.ROCHESTER, NY
Old World ProvisionsFamily-owned since 1983, Old World Provisions carries four generations of foodmaking tradition rooted in New York City’s Lower East Side, where its heritage reaches back to the 1950s. The company manufactures specialty foods for retail and foodservice customers across the United States, including classic deli fare and nostalgic baked treats. Its growing family of brands preserves regional traditions such as the Coney Island frankfurter and German wurst.TROY, NY
Plymouth Beef CompanyStarted in New York City’s Meat District in 1963, family-owned Plymouth Beef Company makes hamburger patties and ground beef for foodservice, restaurant and retail customers. The third-generation business now operates from a state-of-the-art facility in the Hunts Point Market, producing orders to customer specifications rather than shipping from standing inventory. Plymouth Beef has maintained SQF Level 3 food-safety certification for more than 10 consecutive years.BRONX, NY