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FORKS IN THE ROAD
1945
Nov 18
In 1945, Ralph F. and Alice Stayer opened up a butcher shop with another family and named it after their Wisconsin hometown – Johnsonville. Little did they know that their venture would lay the foundation for an iconic brand loved worldwide. Their shop featured delicious meats, including sausage. Ralph F.…
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1950
Nov 18
During the 1950s, the popularity of Johnsonville Sausage exploded out of local neighborhoods and spread to nearby communities, capturing their hearts and taste buds. In 1970, Johnsonville Sausage became available throughout the entire state of Wisconsin.
1960
Nov 18
Johnsonville is – and always has been – family owned and operated, since it was started in 1945 in the town that bears our name. The products we sell in the U.S. are all made in our Midwest facilities.
1978
Nov 18
In 1978, Ralph C. Stayer, son of Ralph F. and Alice Stayer, became president of the company and grew interest in Johnsonville beyond Wisconsin. To meet increased demand, a second plant was built. Johnsonville ads began airing on TV, bringing the mouthwatering appeal of their sausage into living rooms across…
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1980
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During the mid-1980s, the big, bold flavor of Johnsonville Sausage became a nationwide phenomenon. Sales increased 20-fold from a decade earlier, and a direct sales force was launched, expanding distribution to 47 states. Making Johnsonville Sausage a household name.
2022
Nov 18
Today, Johnsonville is the most popular brand of sausage in the United States and is available in more than 45 countries. The company remains privately owned and still relies on the same values and work ethic that the Stayer family instilled in its family-owned butcher shop in a small Wisconsin…
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